Scholarship Application

Autobiographical Statement

1) Describe obstacles or challenges you have faced in attaining an education.

2) Describe your involvement in the community and the location where it was performed

3) What are your educational goals and what do you want to do with your degree? Minimum Length- 150 words

4. You indicated an interest in one of the following cultural areas: African-American, As a result, you may be eligible for a scholarship that is applicable to one or more of this cultures. The requested narrative below is required in order for you to be considered.

Cultural Areas of Interest

Please describe your involvement in the cultural area for which you have interest. Be sure to include:

  • Why you have an interest in the specific culture you selected
  • Course(s) taken
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Related projects or activities

5. Black Faculty, Staff & Student Association (BFSSA) scholarship.

BFSSA Scholarships

Please complete the following statement to be considered for the following BFSSA Scholarships.

Please describe your commitment to diversity and community involvement, especially to under-served communities. Please include activities in which you participated and courses taken in support of your commitment. Max Length: 300 words

6.Complete the following statement to be considered for this scholarship describing the following:

  • Do y ou have an interest in traveling internationally as part of their educational experience? If so, why?
  • How have you demonstrated an interest in global relations and understanding different cultures?
  • Explain why you want to make a difference in the world and how you would go about accomplishing that goal. Max Length: 300 words