Scholarships

WIN Wellness and Self-Care Scholarship – 2026

2026 scholarship applications are open now until July 1.

Purpose:

Support a young woman pursuing a career in mental health, public health, or wellness, honoring the intersection of race, gender, and health equity.

Award Amount:

$500–$1,000

Selection Criteria:

Enrolled in or accepted to a program in public health, psychology, nursing, or related field as an upperclassman or graduate student
Demonstrated understanding of how race and gender impact wellness
2.75 GPA or higher
Essay: “Why Health Equity for Women Matters to Me”

All applications must be submitted by July 1, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

The winners will be recognized during the Lubbock NAACP Annual Scholarship Dinner on August 1, 2026.

All winners must be present at the Annual Dinner to receive their awards.

Kyrre Johnson

Blaise Martinez

Kaziyah Ranson

Lubbock NAACP congratulates our 2025 scholarship winners for their hard work and pursuit of academic success.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela

“The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.”
Maya Angelou

“I can accept failure, Everyone fails at something, But I can’t accept not trying.”
Michael Jordan

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.”
Rosa Parks