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The Education Committee plans and implements educational programs and activities sponsored by the organization. This Committee enhances the professional development of chapter members through planned activities or workshops on various topics. It maintains communication with scholarship recipients to determine their current educational status, progress and academic accomplishments. It offers mentorship and advisement to current scholarship recipients to strengthen and/or enhance their educational achievements.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 1, 2012

There are two categories of awards:

• The Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship is awarded to African American freshman, sophomore, junior or senior students enrolled in an accredited college or university. The eligibility requirements are outlined in the current annual application.
  
  A minimum of $1,000 will be granted per award. Students must apply annually.

ARNITA YOUNG BOSWELL SCHOLARSHIP 2012-13

The Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier "Sister to Sister" Scholarship is awarded to mature African American women (at least thirty years of age and older) who are returning to college without the support of a spouse. These candidates may have dropped out of college to seek employment or care for their children. The eligibility requirements are outlined in the current annual application.

A minimum of two (2) $500.00 awards will be made annually based on competition, as outlined in the annual application.

SISTER TO SISTER SCHOLARSHIP 2012-13

For information or to receive an application by mail, please send a letter requesting an application and include a stamped self-addressed envelope to:

Scholarship Committee

National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.

1809 East 71st. Street, Suite 205

Chicago, IL 60649

Local chapters provide scholarships as well. Contact the local chapter nearest you for details.

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