SEBREA Scholarship Application

SEBREA Scholarship Application

2026-2027
Please complete:

1. Applicant Information

2. Two Essay Questions

As part of this application process, you must submit two letters of recommendation. You can upload the letters into this form.

Preferred deadline for applications is April 15, 2026
Section One - Applicant Information
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
YesNo
What is your intended major?*
What is your chosen career field?*
How did you become aware of the SEBREA Scholarship?
Section Two - Essay Questions
First Essay: Why should you be selected for this rural business & economic development scholarship and how will it help you pursue your academic career goals?*

0/500
For your second essay, please select one (1) of the following questions and respond to it in an essay of 500 words or less. You will be evaluated on the thoughtfulness of your response and how well you explain and/or defend your position.

A. How do you plan to use your education to support, grow, or improve rural businesses or economic development efforts?

B. Identify a business or economic challenge in rural communities (such as workforce retention, small business growth, access to capital, housing, tourism, or technology). From a business standpoint, how would you approach solving it?
Second Essay:*

0/500
If there is additional information that you would like the scholarship committee to know about you as an applicant, you may elect to write an optional statement. This statement should highlight information not yet provided in the application. Please limit your response to no more than 200 words.

0/200
To complete your application, submit 2 letters of recommendation and a copy of your unofficial transcript. Please Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.*

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SEBREA Scholarship Application

Section One - Applicant Information

Section Two - Essay Questions