2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
North Hills Ebony Women, Inc. (NHEW) proudly supports the next generation of scholars through annual bridge scholarships that assist students from traditionally underrepresented communities in the greater Pittsburgh region as they prepare for and transition into four-year colleges and universities.
These awards are designed to reduce common barriers to enrollment and success, including costs related to tuition, transportation, housing, food, clothing, or other needs essential for a successful start to college life.
Our program recognizes students who demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and meaningful engagement within their schools and communities — particularly through efforts that support or uplift traditionally underrepresented populations. Awards are made possible through annual fundraising events such as the Sparkle and Glitz Scholarship Luncheon, as well as generous contributions from community partners, corporations, and friends of NHEW.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
NORMA JEAN DUNCAN WARE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must meet the below eligibility requirements:
Reside in the Northern Region of Pittsburgh or surrounding areas
Be a high school senior attending a public, charter, or cyber school in the North Hills area
Come from a traditionally underrepresented community
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution
Demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and meaningful engagement in activities that serve or benefit traditionally underrepresented communities
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
NORTH HILLS EBONY WOMEN, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must meet the below eligibility requirements:
Reside of the city of Pittsburgh
Be a high school senior attending a public, charter, or cyber school
Come from a traditionally underrepresented community
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution
Demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and meaningful engagement in activities that serve or benefit traditionally underrepresented communities
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 by 11:59 pm
NORTH HILLS EBONY WOMEN, INC. SCHOLARSHIP-LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY
Applicants must meet the below eligibility requirements:
Currently enrolled at La Roche University as a full-time student
Come from a traditionally underrepresented community
Be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and meaningful engagement in activities that serve or benefit traditionally underrepresented communities
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 by 11:59 pm
Applications are now available and the deadline (including all supporting documents) is April 24, 2026 by 11:59 pm.
Have questions or interested in applying, please email us at nhew1979@gmail.com for additional information.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PREMIER SPONSOR: UPMC
"The North Hills Ebony Women Scholarship has helped me tremendously in pursing my college career. From the first moment that I met the women of NHEW, they gave advice and poured some of their wisdom into me. Their own accomplishments and success stories alone, are so enlightening for young people."
Zeinah Browne
2020 Scholarship Recipient