Our signature program: “Positive Steps” is a mentoring program developed to support and nurture leadership in young girls, ages 12 to 17. Our members are committed to investing in the education of future leaders and providing young women with the opportunity to recognize their full potential through the introduction of educational, developmental and cultural programs. We host monthly sessions during the school year that include topics like financial literacy, STEAM, etiquette, healthy living, leadership development, public speaking and cultural awareness.

Positive Steppers take an active role in a variety of NCBW events and are recognized for their engagement during the annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Empowerment Forum. They also receive graduation awards and access to college scholarships from the Coalition through their participation.

Our vision is to see young women STEP into a POSITIVE future, one STEP at a time!

Applications for the Positive Steps Program are accepted between July and September. If you have any questions in the meantime, you may send an email to NCBWPositiveSteps@gmail.com.

2021-2022 applications are accepted through October 2, 2021. If you have any questions, you may send an email to ncbwobacscholarship@gmail.com.

Click the below links to download/view the application and additional information.

NCBW is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of African American women, girls, and the Black community in general. The Oakland/Bay Area Chapter accomplishes its mission through education, programs for girls and women, and scholarships.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland/Bay Area Chapter (OBAC) offers scholarships to female students in Bay Area schools who are enrolled in a four-year university, junior college, community college or trade school.

The scholarship program accepts applications from undergraduate and graduate students who have attended high school in the Bay Area. The Chapter also offers scholarships for working women attending a college, university, or other post-secondary institution of higher learning. Priority is given to women seeking their first degree.

Main Street Launch (MSL) offer scholarships to male and female high school students, accepted to a college or currently enrolled college students at a state college or university who are seeking careers in Entrepreneurship.