Scholarships
The New Kemet Harambe Chapter of Blacks In Government® sponsors an annual Patricia Loyd Handy Scholarship Essay Competition. These competitions are open to Chicago metropolitan area high school graduating seniors and college undergraduate students, as an opportunity to compete for a $500.00 scholarship.
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Participants who meet the eligibility requirements need to submit all required documents in the application packet and to prepare a 500-word-essay (not to exceed 2 pages) on the below topic.
2024 Topic
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As you approach the 2025 year, what are three personal development goals you will strive to achieve (be specific) and how will they help to empower and mentor other youth in your community?
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Oratorical Competition
The New Kemet Harambe hosts an annual Oratorical Competition for youth in the 9th -12th grade. The National Blacks In Government organization identifies a different topic each year. The New Kemet Harambe Chapter’s competition is open to youth registered in any Chicagoland public school. The Chapter’s competition is typically held in March or April. The winner of the chapter competition goes on to compete at the regional level with the chance to compete at the National level. Cash prizes are awarded.
STEM-SC
The Blacks In Government Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics-Student Competition (STEM-SC) is an expansion of the Information Superhighway Student Competition (ISSC). The ISSC was expanded to promote science, engineering, and technology (STEM) capabilities at the local and national level. The STEM-SC will also serve to advance the youth's social and economic wellbeing in the United States and internationally.
The competition project will give students a quality learning experience and challenge them to develop important STEM competencies. No prior experience is necessary to participate in the competition. Students must work with a subject matter expert (SME) as a mentor.
Membership
Meetings
General Membership Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month onsite at the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 3rd floor, Chicago, IL, or in a virtual environment from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
If you are a current chapter member, you are welcome to visit our MEMBERS ONLY restricted area for member-specific information.
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Community Outreach
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WTTW Channel 11 Fundraising Telethon
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
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Ronald McDonald Charities
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Toy/Clothing Donations to Chicago Children’s Hospitals
Black History Month
Our Chapter collaborates with the Chicago Federal Intergovernmental Agencies’ Special Emphasis Program Managers to commemorate Black History Month.
