Education + Employment + Entrepreneurship = Empowerment MISSION POSSIBLE!

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1 Education + Employment + Entrepreneurship = Empowerment MISSION POSSIBLE! NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION, INC. SM Undergraduate, Graduate and High School leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program 2017 Application Deadline: (Postmarked) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 National Black MBA Association, Inc. Scholarship Program

2 National Black MBA Association, Inc. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements, Application & Timeline The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), in conjunction with our corporate partners, is pleased to award over $10,000 in scholarship funds to qualifying minority undergraduate, graduate, and high school Leaders of Tomorrow students. The National Black MBA Association s (NBMBAA) Scholarship Program has been in existence since Our scholarship program awards scholarships to outstanding minority students in good academic standing who are pursuing graduate management/business degrees. Recipients also demonstrate strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to their communities. This year, the Cleveland Northeast Ohio (NEO) Chapter will award over $10,000 in total scholarships to our undergraduate, graduate and Leaders of Tomorrow students in the amounts of $1,000, $1,500, and $2,500. We are pleased to begin taking applications for the:! 2017 Forest City / NBMBAA Cleveland Scholarship! 2017 KeyBank / NBMBAA Cleveland Scholarship! 2017 MetroHealth / NBMBAA Cleveland Scholarship! 2017 OEC Scholarship / NBMBAA Cleveland Scholarship! 2017 PNC Scholarship / NBMBAA Cleveland Scholarship The is also pleased to identify a high school student in our Leaders of Tomorrow program to receive the:! 2017 Cleveland Clinic / NBMBAA Cleveland Scholarship Applicants interested in applying for the undergraduate or graduate scholarship award, please follow the guidelines below. Completion of one application will qualify applicant to be considered a candidate for listed scholarships, although applicant can only be awarded one scholarship award. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS! Be a minority student.! Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time accredited business or management-related program, during the fall semester (Aug/Sept) of 2017, or the winter semester (Jan) 2018 working towards an undergraduate or master s degree.! Be enrolled in a college or university in the United States.! Be a member of the NBMBAA Cleveland NEO Chapter upon notification of being selected as a finalist and participate in events and limited public relations activities.! Be available to attend the scholarship awards reception on Monday, December 4, INTENT TO APPLY! Immediately send an with your name and contact info to membership@nbmbaa-cleveland.org stating your intent to complete a scholarship application. Please indicate scholarship application type undergraduate or graduate.

3 National Black MBA Association, Inc. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements, Application & Timeline ESSAY AND RESUME REQUIREMENTS! Send one that includes a three-page typed essay (double spaced, 12 point font) and current resume.! Essay should address the following topic: How will your degree serve as impetus for change in your life, the African American community, and your country? Describe any examples of leadership, community service and other personal characteristics that make you deserving of this scholarship.! Attach two copies of a two to three-page, typed essay (double spaced, 12 point font). One essay should include a cover page with essay title and student s name and the other without the student s name.! Essays will be critiqued for content, works cited/resources, originality, research and evidence to support your theories or conclusions to complement your work experience, etc.! Attach two copies of a current resume. One copy should be saved with student s name and the other copy should be saved without student s name.! should be sent to membership@nbmbaa-cleveland.org TRANSCRIPT(S)! Official transcripts are required for all college coursework. If you entered graduate school in the fall semester of 2017, you must include your undergraduate transcripts. If you entered undergraduate school in the fall semester of 2017, you must include your high school transcripts. Transcripts must be received stamped and sealed. Please send to the following address: 2017 Scholarship Program SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINES! your intent to apply for a scholarship immediately.! Official Transcripts must be postmarked by Wednesday, November 15, 2017.! Completed application, resume, and essay must be sent in one with the subject header title, 2017 Scholarship Application:{Insert Name}, no later than Wednesday, November 15, 2017.! Final Selections will be announced by the NBMBAA Scholarship Committee no later than Saturday, November 25, For more information about the National Black MBA Association s (NBMBAA) Scholarship Program send to membership@nbmbaa-cleveland.org Finalist will be notified no later than Saturday, November 25, Final selections will be based on the applicant s essay, GPA, extracurricular activities, chapter membership. Be sure to include a telephone number where you can be reached. Remember you are responsible for notifying the NBMBAA office in writing of any changes in your address or telephone number after November 25, CHECK THE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED. IF ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE NOT SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION, THE PACKAGE IS CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

4 Please Type Information National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Scholarship Application Name Last Name First Name Middle Initial Address Street Number City State Zip Code Home Telephone Number: Work Telephone Number: Alternate Telephone Number: Cellular Telephone Number: Address: (Required) Undergraduate Institution: Institution Name City/State Degree Earned: Year of Graduation: Cumulative GPA: Major/Concentration: Enrolled/Targeted Business/Management-Related Program Institution Name City/State Anticipated Year of Graduation: Cumulative GPA: Type of Degree Expected/Concentration:

5 Extracurricular Activities (if more space is needed please add an additional sheet) Career Aspiration (1-3 sentences): I certify that the information above is current and correct: Signature Date National Black MBA Association, Inc. MBA Scholarship Program Please follow the instructions provided or risk DISQUALIFICATION. Your signature is required!