Gwendolyn V. Smith GNABSE Scholarship
The Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators (GNABSE) is a group of dedicated professional educators aligned with the National Alliance of Black School Educators (www.NABSE.org) for the purpose of addressing issues that impact the success of children, particularly children of African descent. The GWENDOLYN V. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to students wishing to pursue a career in education. Several scholarships will be awarded. The available scholarship amount is $1000. The criteria for selection include:
- Three letters of recommendation
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above
- Essay (College/University Students)
- Page Autobiography (High School Students)
- Education major or intent to pursue a major in education (high school students)
- Financial need
- Aptitude of teaching experiences with school age children or community service (Explain each experience)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit and complete the following:
- GNABSE scholarship application
- At least three letters of recommendation
- A transcript
- Essay: Please tell us (in 400-500 words) why you want to become a teacher? What were influences and motivation? What will you bring to the classroom and how do you plan to impact your students? What subject and grade level would you like to teach? (College/University Student)
- Autobiography (1-2 pages)
- A statement of intentionality declaring commitment to pursue a career in education
APPLICATION DEADLINE
- Post marked by May 24, 2024
- Mail to: Laura Snyder, C/O: GNABSE, 8021 Montcastle Drive, Nashville, TN 37221
- May be electronically submitted to drlaurasnyderjones@icloud.com
Gwendolyn V. Smith was a dedicated educator for 36 years and devoted her life to inspiring, not only young people but people of all ages to “Be All You Can Be.” This motto was instilled in her students.
Many will proudly attest to the fact that she was the motivating force behind their many successes. Gwendolyn was a charter member of the Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators. It is in her memory that we proudly awards scholarships to college students yearly who plan to pursue a career in the field of education.