BSMC Scholarship Application

Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Raleigh, NC

2021 Scholarship Program | https://raleighncbsmc.com/
The philosophy of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Raleigh, NC is:
- To promote the history of African American Veterans.
- To be a positive role model for youth in our Community.
- To support our veterans by visiting local Veterans, their families, and supporting our fallen heroes.
- To support Charitable Organizations in our Community.
- To promote Motorcycle Safety in our Community.
Eligibility:

Qualified applicants must be a graduating high school senior in the Triangle area with a GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better, who have been accepted to a North Carolina college or university will be eligible to apply. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, proposed use, and overall qualifications, with emphasis on the quality of the final essay.

Instructions for candidates:

Complete all forms in its entirety. Attach additional pages if required.

Prepare a letter of introduction that describes who you are, your accomplishments to date, family background, and the degree to which you are seeking, and financial need. Provide a brief summary on how you plan to use the scholarship if selected.

Provide at least one professional letter of recommendation prepared on official letterhead.

Provide Student’s name, the complete name and address of the school you will be attending and student ID number. Checks will be mailed to the school via the student’s account.

Write a 500-word essay (typewritten or handwritten in your own words) on one of the following topics. Do not write about the Buffalo Soldiers or Troopers Motorcycle Club, but about the historical Buffalo Soldiers formed in 1866:
- In what ways does the Buffalo Soldier legacy inspire you to be a better person and citizen?
- Why is it necessary to pass the Buffalo Soldier legacy on to future generations?
- Buffalo Soldiers exemplify many positive character traits. Please provide examples of at least two traits and briefly describe how they can help mold or shape your life in the future.
- The Congressional Medal of Honor is presented to the recipient by the President of the United States in the name of Congress. This is the highest award for valor presented to military members for exemplifying the highest degrees of bravery and self-sacrifice on the battlefield. Please provide a brief narrative regarding a Buffalo Soldier that received this honor and what can be learned from his life, efforts and commitment to duty.
- Explain the Army Reorganization Act of 1866 and how it changed America.
- Compare and contrast the difficulties endured by the 9th and 10th Buffalo Soldier Cavalry Regiments to any personal challenges you have encountered while pursuing your education.
Submit your completed application and essay by the April 1, 2021 deadline, to the chapter. Applications can be submitted via email at scholarship@bsmcraleigh.org.

Supporting Documents:

The following documents are required to complete your application:
- Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Raleigh, NC Scholarship Application
- Copies of ACT/SAT Scores
- Two sealed copies of your Official High School Transcript (or equivalent if home schooled)
- A 500-word essay on the topics described above
- Additionally, letters of recommendation from two of the following must be included in the scholarship application packet. (Example: one teacher, one minister)
  Teacher
- A letter of acceptance to an institution of higher learning
- Statement explaining your financial need, with a phone number
- Parent’s signature if student is under 18 years old
The essay must be done using the following instructions:
- Contain a minimum of a 500-word essay (no less than 500, no more than 1500)
- Typewritten
- Double Spaced, 12 Point Times New Roman Font
- 1” Margins
- American Psychological Association (APA) format. Neither footnotes, nor a bibliography can be a substitute for in-text citations.
- Sources must come from a combination of the following mediums: magazines, books, and the Internet.
Using the guidelines above, a 1000-word essay is approximately 2 pages.

1. Basic information

Please fill out the below information.
Full Name *

First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Birth Date *

Month Day Year
E-mail *
Home Phone

Area Code Phone Number
Cell Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Address *

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

City State

Postal / Zip Code

2. Parent/Legal Guardian Contact Information

Please provide the name of at least one Parent/Legal Guardian
Name

Prefix First Name Last Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Home Number

Area Code Phone Number
Cell Number

Area Code Phone Number

3. Academic Information

Please provide your high school information.
High School Name *
High School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Expected Graduation Date

Month Day Year
Date
Unweighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Class Rank
Class Size
Were you able to take the SAT or ACT this year?
Highest Combined SAT
EBRW + Math
Highest ACT Composite
Composite Score only
Does Your school offer Honors, AP, or IB Programs, Dual Enrollment?

If yes, please provide the number of each type of class you have taken:

# of Classes

Honors

Dual Enrollment

4. College Planning Information
College/University Name
If you have not finalized your college choice, provide your first choice school.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province
Institution Type
Degree Sought
Intended Major
Anticipated Graduation

Month Day Year
Date
Financial Need: Use this space to describe your financial situation and why this scholarship is necessary to help fund your College education.

5. Applicant Service, Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience:
Use this space to provide the applicant’s volunteer service, extracurricular activities and work experience during the applicant’s academic career. Do not attach a resume in lieu of completing this form. It will not be reviewed.
Activity 1: Description
Are you still participating?
Total or Average Hours per Week
Start Date

Month Day Year
Date
End Date

Month Day Year
Date
Highest Position Held
Activity 2: Description
Are you still participating?
Total or Average Hours per Week
Start Date

Month Day Year
Date
End Date

Month Day Year
Date
Highest Position Held
Activity 3: Description
Are you still participating?
Total or Average Hours per Week
Start Date

Month Day Year
Date
End Date

Month Day Year
Date
Highest Position Held

6. Honors and Awards

Please upload a portrait honestly depicting yourself below.
Use this space to provide the applicant’s honors and awards during the applicant’s academic career. Do not attach a resume in lieu of completing this form. It will not be reviewed.
Description
Level (National/State/Regional/Etc.)
Academic Year Achieved
Description
Level (National/State/Regional/Etc.)
Academic Year Achieved
Description
Level (National/State/Regional/Etc.)
Academic Year Achieved

7. Application Materials
Please upload your scholarship application essay.

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Terms & Conditions:
Name of local Buffalo Soldier Chapter: _Buffalo Soldiers MC of Raleigh, NC___
I, blanks*,certify, to the best of my knowledge, the information on this application is complete and accurate. . Please add appropriate fields and text. Falsification of any information will cause my disqualification from the scholarship competition.

I understand:

(1) It is my responsibility to make sure the application process is complete by the required deadline. If not, the application may be disqualified from the scholarship competition and may not be considered for an award.

(2) This application, upon receipt, becomes the property of the program sponsor.

I agree that, if selected as an award winner for the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club Scholarship Program, the program sponsor or its agents may use my name and likeness and any other information or materials provided in connection with this program for purposes of news, publicity and advertising in all media, including but not limited to print and electronic media, press releases, internet websites and video media.

To comply with the provisions of the Family Educational and Privacy Act of 1974, I hereby grant permission for school officials to release secondary school records and other requested information, if necessary.

If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must also agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Applicant Signature

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Thank you for completing the BSMC of Raleigh Scholarship.

All addition application materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2021. You may mail or email your application with all the applicable materials to:

Buffalo Soldiers MC of Raleigh, NC

P.O. Box 1121

Raleigh, NC 27602

Scholarship@bsmcraleigh.org
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Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Raleigh, NC

1. Basic information

2. Parent/Legal Guardian Contact Information

3. Academic Information

4. College Planning Information

5. Applicant Service, Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience:

6. Honors and Awards

7. Application Materials

Terms & Conditions:

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