By SDCN Editor
San Diego, CA–The North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) and North Island Credit Union have extended their partnership for a fourth year, offering scholarships and financial literacy programming to college-bound African American female students in North County.
Four $2,500 NCAAWA/North Island Credit Union scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, and current ROP, trade school, college, and/or graduate students in Carlsbad, Escondido, Fallbrook, Oceanside, San Dieguito, San Marcos, and Vista. Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in education.
In addition to the North Island Credit Union scholarships, NCAAWA is providing multiple scholarship programs to qualified North County students. Applications and more information about all NCAAWA scholarships can be found at ncaawa.org/scholarships. Online applications will be accepted through March 31.
“We are profoundly grateful to North Island Credit Union for their steadfast support in our efforts to provide educational scholarships to deserving scholars in North County San Diego,” said NCAAWA President Linda Simpkins Berry. “Their partnership has been instrumental in empowering these students to pursue their academic ambitions and create a brighter future for themselves and our community.”
The two organizations also are partnering to provide financial literacy training for upper-class high school girls in NCAAWA’s Global Ambassadors Mentoring Program. The program empowers young women with leadership skills, an understanding in-depth of financial literacy, and global issues that impact their social and career mobility. North Island Credit Union is providing participants with interactive financial programs and mentoring to teach budgeting, money management, savings, and practical financial life skills, among other topics.
“We are honored to once again support NCAAWA and its programs to inspire and support the education of young women in San Diego. From scholarships to mentoring programs, NCAAWA is providing essential services to our North County communities,” said Steve O’Connell, president and CEO of North Island Credit Union. “We look forward to helping these students take the next step in their educational journey and providing financial literacy courses to set them up for lifelong success.”
The NCAAWA Vision is to provide a support network through education, health awareness, and life skills programs for women and girls in North San Diego County. To date, NCAAWA has provided over $447,000 in scholarship awards and grants to help young women further their education.
