Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship

Improving the lives of women and their families through support of the arts, culture, education, health and wellness, and human service programs.

Through our mission we:

• Support and sponsor community-based health and human service initiatives​
• Promote and sponsor projects that improve and enrich lives
• Prepare women and girls for community service and leadership​​
• Advocate for the well-being of women and their families

SCHOLARSHIP PURPOSE

The purpose of the Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell Scholarship, is to recognize and honor African American students who have demonstrated academic excellence, a concern for their community, the Black Family, as well as a desire to continue their post-secondary education.

Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• A graduating high school senior
• Accumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better
• Involvement in school activities
• Community Service of at least 100 hours. Evidence must be on the organization/business letterhead and include student’s name, number of hours, student contribution and signature of someone from organization.    
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (Letters from family members are not acceptable.)
• A recent photo
• Personal Statement (Share your personal goals.)
• Proof of acceptance to an accredited College, University, or Institute of Higher
• Learning. Acceptance Proof must be on the institution’s letterhead and include student’s name, term, and date.
• Demonstrate written communication skills in a 275 to 300-word typed, essay explaining one of the topics listed below:
  1. One of the goals of NHBW, Inc. is to provide a means to build better communities through service activities. Describe a community service organization and/or activity you have been involved in and why.
  2. NHBW, Inc. works throughout the year to assist students in attaining their personal goals. Describe your goals for the future and how this scholarship will assist you in attaining your goal.