Scholarship Application for Current Students

Scholarship Application for Current MSU Students
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BLACK ALUMNI, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR CURRENT MSU STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022
WELCOME SPARTANS! MSUBA is excited you have chosen to continue your education at Michigan State University, the nation’s pioneer land-grant university. MSU is one of the top research universities in the world and is home to a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists,
scientists and leaders. Michigan State University Black Alumni, Inc. (MSUBA), founded in 1980, is a 501(c)(3) corporation. We provide a limited number of scholarships to eligible students attending Michigan State University.
Scholarships are awarded in July for the Fall and Spring semesters. Fifty percent of the award is released for the Fall semester, and the other fifty percent is released for the Spring semester.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

1. An applicant must meet all of the following criteria in order to be considered for a scholarship:
- Must have been involved in high school extracurricular activities, community service or have been employed while in school;
- Must have been accepted to MSU for Fall 2020 or Spring 2021;
- Must enroll at MSU for a minimum of 12 credits; and
- Must demonstrate financial need (factors considered include parental income, number of dependent for whom parent(s) is responsible, parental and personal employment status, and other financial assistance. You must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with MSU’s Financial Aid office.
2. Must submit the following documents with the completed application:
- Two (2) original letters of reference signed and addressed to MSUBA, Inc.
  All reference letters must be on official letterhead.
- A minimum of one reference letter from a school official (ex: academic advisor, professor, employer, etc.).
- Reference letters must be from non-family members.
- Letters from family members will not be accepted.
- Letters must be signed with a handwritten signature, title, as well as contact information if not already in letterhead.
- Resume
- Student Aid Report
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must maintain an overall 2.7 GPA; students that fall below the 2.7 GPA are required to contact MSUBA for assistance.
Must enroll and complete a minimum of 12 credits each semester, and
Must perform and submit documentation 10 hours of documented community service each semester for which you are receiving scholarship assistance from MSUBA.
Must send thank you letter to scholarship endowment.
Must be actively engaged with the MSU Black Alumni, Inc. Scholarship Student Organization.
All applications must be submitted by March 30, 2021. Absolutely no exceptions will be made. Applicants that apply by the deadline will receive an email (via your MSU email address) that your application was received and is being processed, by April 30, 2021. Students chosen to receive a scholarship will be notified via MSU email by May 31, 2021.

Go Green! Go White! Go MSU!

Questions? Email: Scholarship@msuba.org
Applicant Full Name *

First Name Last Name
Applicant Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant Cell Number *
Date of Birth *
High School *
High School Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
MSU Email Address *
example@msu.edu
Do you plan to participate in a varsity sport while at MSU? *
If yes, which sport? *
Type N/A if this does not apply to you
Date of MSU Enrollment: *

Month Day Year
Date
Anticipated Graduation Date: *
Current Major: *
Do you have a family member who has attended MSU *

Yes No
If yes, please list name, address and phone number of all family members who have attended MSU *
Include Full Name, Mailing Address and Phone Number of EACH family Member
Are you a first generation college student? *

Yes No

Current Employment Status
Do you plan to seek employment while attending MSU? *

Yes, I plan to seek employment Yes, I am currently employed. No, I do not plan to seek employment nor am I employed.
Employer
Position
Work Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Supervisor's Name
Supervisor's Phone Number
If not employed, did you work during the school year?

Yes No
Employer
Position
Supervisor's Name:

First Name Last Name

Financial Information

Please NOTE (Do not include or submit tax documents with your application. This is confidential information that we do not need)
Parent/Guardian employed by MSU? *

Yes No
I will be receiving: (Check all that apply) *

Scholarship Work Study Loans Grants
List school-related activities/organizations you participated in while attending MSU. Include positions held, honors received, etc.
Freshman Year *
Sophomore Year *
Junior Year *
Senior Year *
List non-school related activities/service organizations you participated in while attending MSU. Include positions held, honors received, etc.
Type a question *
Freshman Year *
Sophomore Year *
Junior Year *
Senior Year *
Indicate the source and amount of financial assistance you have received or expect to receive. Please include contributions from family members. Please provide a full and complete list.
Please upload a file which includes the name, relationship & contribution amount of all financial sources. *

Include: Name, Relationship, Contribution Amount. For any non-applicable section place N/A.
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Please upload your Student Aid Report. *

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Please NOTE (Do not include or submit tax documents with your application. This is confidential information that we do not need)

Short Essay Responses
1. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF AND/OR GHE WORLD DURING THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC? *
(Write 2-3 paragraphs and a maximum of 300 words total)
2. WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS? *
(Write 2-3 paragraphs and a maximum of 300 words total)
3. IF AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP FROM MSU BLACK ALUMNI, IMC., HOW WILL YOUU GIVE BACK AND REPRESENT MSU BLACK ALUMNI, INC. ? *
(Write 2-3 paragraphs and a maximum of 300 words total)

Upload a list the full name, title address and telephone number of two individuals who will be submitting letters of reference for you. Letters of reference should include the nature of association with applicant, length of acquaintance, applicant’s personal qualifications which will make him/her successful at MSU, why applicant should receive a MSUBA scholarship. *

Do not forget to include full name, title, mailing address, and phone number of your 3 references
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RECOMMENDATION LETTER SUBMISSION OPTIONS - PLEASE READ

OPTION ONE: Upload Letters within Application.

OPTION TWO: Letters can be submitted from Recommender via link - https://form.jotform.com/203334349390151 prior to the March 30, 2021 deadline date.
- Two (2) original letters of reference signed and addressed to MSUBA, Inc.
- All reference letters must be on official letterhead.
- A minimum of one reference letter from a school official (ex: counselor, teacher, principal).
- Reference letters must be from non-family members.
- Letters from family members will not be accepted.
- Letters must be signed with a handwritten signature, title, as well as contact information if not already in letterhead.
Please upload your letters of recomendation and ensure that your letters are signed.
Letter of Reference 1

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Letter of Reference 2

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Letter of Reference 3 *

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Resume *

Please make sure that your resume highlights your activities, honors, community service, employment, etc from your freshman year to present.
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Additional/Supplemental Files

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I authorize MSUBA access to my MSU transcript and scholarship information while I receiveendowment funding from the organization. *

Yes
I agree to abide by the criteria as set forth for this scholarship. I agree that if I fail to meet all of the requirements as set forth by Michigan State University Black Alumni, Inc., I will forfeit this scholarship. I agree that funds will be transferred to my account at the University and that no monies will be provided me personally or any member of my family, etc. I certify by my signature that all of the information provided is true and accurate.
Applicant Name *

First Name Last Name
Applicant Electronic Signature

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Application Submission Date *

Month Day Year
Date
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Scholarship Application for Current MSU Students

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BLACK ALUMNI, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR CURRENT MSU STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

Current Employment Status

Financial Information

Short Essay Responses