BWEA

2025-2026 BWEA, Inc.® College Scholarship Application

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Black Women’s Educational Alliance Philadelphia Chapter Scholarship Application 

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We recognize that it is only through joint efforts that our objective can be truly realized. 

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“In Unity, There Is Progress!”

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The Black Women’s Educational Alliance (BWEA), Inc.® Philadelphia Chapter is seeking applications for the 2025-2026 BWEA Scholarship program for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. 

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BWEA, Inc.® is a service organization that was established in 1976. The mission of our organization is to bring together women of diverse backgrounds to provide opportunities for women to grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support, and recognition. 

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Below you will find the application for the 2025 - 2026 BWEA Scholarship opportunity for General Education high school students. Please note you can only apply for one and that all completed application packages must be received electronically by Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:59 pm.  Applications with corresponding documents that are submitted electronically must be submitted using this platform in a single application. Applications recieved after Saturday, May 16, 11:59 pm will not be processed. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

**A total of Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to General Education students using the following criteria:

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Eligibility Criteria:     

Applicants must: 

1. Be an African American female or male 

2. Be a Philadelphia resident only

3. Be a Philadelphia Public or Charter High School Senior  

4. Have a minimum High School GPA 2.9 on a 4.0 scale 

5. Plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university and provide proof of acceptance.

6. Have participated in at least a minimum of 15 hours of documented community service during the academic 2025-2026 year. Virtual hours are accepted. 

7. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or educational administrator (either or).

Award recipients will be notified by May 24, 2026 and will be expected to attend the virtual scholarship luncheon presentation on May 30, 2026.

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Use this form to submit your completed application.  Please email any questions to BWEA Philadelphia Scholarship Committee at bweascholarship@gmail.com