The Yolanda Norwood Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Yolanda Norwood, Vice-President of
the North Carolina Chapter of UN Women and a member of the Board of the Coastal Carolina United Nations
Association. This scholarship is to be granted annually in the amount of $300 to support one UNCW student on
the basis of merit. The student should be devoted to improving the lives of women and/or children as
demonstrated through academic study and/or activities outside of school. Interested students are invited to
submit, by March 1, an application, essay, and transcript to: Mrs. Stephanna Tewey, President, Coastal Carolina
United Nations Association, 946 Birch Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
Name: ______________________________________________ UNCW ID: ______________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Year at UNCW: _________________________
Expected graduation: ___________________________
Major(s) / Minor(s): __________________________________________________________________________
Academic activities related to women/girls: (relevant major/minor, research paper(s), thesis topic, etc.)
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Outside school activities related to women/girls: (work, community service, student organizations, etc.)
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Essay: Attach a brief essay on your interest/experience in improving the lives of women and/or children.
Transcript: Remember to include a transcript in your application.