Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Award Committee

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The NYAC Scholarship Committee along with New York Alumnae Deltas, Inc. distributes the Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Award to college-bound youth of African descent within our service area Manhattan river-to-river south of 155th Street. The purpose of this scholarship is to support graduating high-school seniors through four years of college in the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. Scholarships are renewable annually based on academic performance and funding. Additional scholarships are granted contingent upon the proceeds from fund-raising activities. Most scholarship funds are raised at events held throughout the program year. Our Past Scholarship Awardees have attended numerous prestigious Colleges and Universities.

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To be considered for the scholarship, the applicant must: 

1. Be a student of African descent residing within our service area as explained below.

2. Live within our service area: Manhattan east to west from the East River to the Hudson River and th north to south below 155th Street south to Battery Park.

3. Be a graduating high school senior with an "80" or above high school average.

4. Be active in an extra-curricular activity, do volunteer work, have a part-time job or be active in a community organization (church activity is acceptable).

5. Be admitted to a Baccalaureate Degree program at an accredited institution by the fall semester 2022 (A Bursar's receipt or letter from Registrar/Admissions Office is required at that time.

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For more information and the application, click here.

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See our Scholars in action!

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Dr. Michelle Brown-Nevers

Scholarship Committee Chair

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2023-2024