898 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio898 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio
About the Scholarship
Mamie Earl Sells was committed to young people, promoting programs that encouraged them to expand and improve their personal lives and career opportunities. This scholarship is dedicated to her memory, honoring her loyalty and service to the community through her volunteer work in the arts, education, racial justice programs and social services. Personally dedicated to the YWCA during the last decade of her life, Mamie played a leadership role in developing the Career Women of Achievement event and served as board member, vice president of membership and overall friend to the YWCA. This scholarship award honors Mamie’s philosophy that we must “lift as we climb,” meaning that we must act as role models and mentors to the young women of today and tomorrow. Application requirements for the Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship Fund are:EssayRecommendation letterApplication formOfficial TranscriptACT/SAT scores (optional)
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a Black woman (cis or trans). Must have a minimum scholastic average of “B” (3.0) from most recent grading period Must be residing in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky areaIn order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View