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NEW YORK ALUMNAE DELTAS, INC. MARY McLEOD BETHUNE SCHOLARSHIP

PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of this scholarship is to support graduating high school seniors through four years of college in the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. This scholarship honors Mary McLeod Bethune who was dedicated to public service. She founded Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida and served as an advisor on African American affairs to four United States presidents. She was also a leader in the black women's club movement, served as president of the National Association of Colored Women, and Vice-president of the NAACP.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

The scholarship is maintained at $1,000 per year and is paid in 2 equal installments of $500 each semester.

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for the scholarship, the applicant must be:
1.Live within our service area: Manhattan east to west from the East River to the Hudson River and north to south below 155th Street south to Battery Park.
2.A graduating high school senior and have an "80" or above high school average.
3.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).
4.Admitted to a Baccalaureate Degree program at an accredited institution by the fall semester (a Bursar's receipt or letter from Registrar/Admissions Office is required at that time).

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2012 ***
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FROM WEBSITE: http://dstnyac.org

Contact Us: Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Committee
c/o New York Alumnae Deltas, Inc.
P.O. Box 5569
New York, New York 10027
Email: scholarship@dstnyac.com
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