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2025 Evanston/North Shore Branch of the NAACP Scholarship Applications

Applications are to be completed online through the form links below. Please see applications for more details.

An official announcement of the scholarship recipients will be made at the Unity Scholarship Program, in person, Sunday, June 22, 2025. It is hoped that all recipients will be present to accept their scholarships. ​

2025 EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE NAACP SCHOLARSHIP

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The Evanston/North Shore Branch of the NAACP is pleased to announce the 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. If you are a graduating high school student and seeking to continue your education at an accredited 2-year community/junior college, 4-year college/university, or certificate of training technical school, download this application to tell us more about yourself, your interests and your needs.
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Scholarship Deadline: April 11, 2025
No applications will be considered after April 11, 2025  No application will be considered complete without all (this includes the picture) of the requested documents. 

NAACP Scholarship Requirements
                                                                                                                           
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: (Please review as you complete documents to submit. Incomplete applications will be disqualified).

• At least a 2.5 grade point average. (Verified with HS transcript)
• Completed Application (the application may be reproduced)
• An OFFICIAL high school transcript 
• A recent black & white or color photograph. It may be an actual photo, copy, or Internet photo. 
• A letter of acceptance or class schedule from your College/university/technical School.  (If available)
• MUST HAVE TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 1) One Letter of Recommendation must be from a teacher/instructor, counselor or school administrator familiar with the academic achievements of the applicant ​ 2) One Letter of Recommendation must be from a member of the community (outside of ETHS) (i.e. employer, religious leader, club/organization leader, etc.) who can speak about the applicant’s character and potential.

Application

2025 Rosetta V. Gradford Continuing Education EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE NAACP SCHOLARSHIP

The Rosetta V. Gradford Continuing Education Scholarship was established in 2003, to support any adult, who is continuing their education in college, graduate school, professional licensing or certification. Mrs. Gradford has been a member of our local branch since 1957, attending 38 national conventions, and became our first and longest sitting (36 years) committee chair of the Life Membership Committee from 1967-2003. (Evanston/North Shore Branch of NAACP founded in 1917)

Scholarship Deadline: April 25, 2025
No applications will be considered after April 25, 2025.  No application will be considered complete without all of the requested documents. 

NAACP Scholarship Requirements
                                                                                                                           
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: (Please review as you complete documents to submit. Incomplete applications will be disqualified).

• Statement of purpose describing personal goals/objectives and overview of current community involvement (school, community, religious, any volunteer services, etc.) including Name, Address, phone, fax, and e-mail contact information.
• At least a 3.0 grade point average at your current  Institution.
• An OFFICIAL transcript of your most recent grades (quarter or semester)
• MUST HAVE A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
  Letter of Recommendation must be from a teacher/instructor, counselor or school administrator familiar with the applicant​

Application

Questions?
​Please contact Mrs. Judith Treadway, Scholarship Chairperson Evanston/North Shore Branch NAACP. (Contact details in the applications.)