2021 HBCU Scholar Recognition Application

HBCU Scholar Recognition Program

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White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities


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The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) works to promote HBCU excellence and innovation. This year the Initiative will recognize undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, entrepreneurship and civic engagement.

Nominate a HBCU Scholar today!



HBCU Scholar Recognition














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PROGRAM DETAILS

Students will be recognized and acknowledged by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative). Their formal recognition will last, one academic school year; during the course of an academic school year Initiative staff will inform recognized students of outreach and engagement opportunities that they can take advantage of or communicate to their fellow students.



Recognized students will also receive a formal invitation to attend the Annual HBCU Week Conference where they will engage with initiative staff and key stakeholders and participate professional development sessions and explore some of the many sites the nation’s capital has to offer. Through personal and professional relationships with community-based organizations, public and private sector entities, selected students will share promising and proven practices with key stakeholders that support opportunities for all young people.



In addition, this opportunity will allow recognized students to participate in regional events, as well as, web chats facilitated by Initiative staff and other professionals from a wide range of disciplines that support a spirit of engagement and personal and professional development.





ELIGIBILITY AND RULES

1. Nominee must be a current undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Student must be enrolled for the 2021-2022 academic school year. View HBCU Listing by State

2. Only complete nominations will be accepted. This includes signed nomination form, unofficial transcripts, and recommendation letter.

3. Submissions entered past the due date will not be acknowledged.



Applications must be submitted as one PDF to [email protected]



2021 HBCU Scholar Nomination Form

STUDENT INFORMATION

Legal Name (Last)*

     

Legal Name (First, Middle Initial)*

     

Gender: Male Female

Hometown (City, State):

College or University* (No Abbreviations):

     

Year*: (Rising Sophomore and beyond)

     

Major*(No Abbreviations):      

Grade Point Average (GPA):

Primary Mailing Address*:      

City*:       State*:    Zip*:      

Phone:       Primary E-mail*:      

Signature:

Date:

* REQUIRED

HBCU PRESIDENT/CHANCELLOR INFORMATION

Legal Name (Last)*

     

Legal Name (First)*

     

College or University*:

     

Title *:      

School Mailing Address*:      

City*:       State*:    Zip*:      

Phone:       Primary E-mail*:      


Signature:

Date:

* REQUIRED

2020 HBCU SCHOLAR NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS




Part A: SIGNED NOMINATION FORM

(To be completed by nominated scholar and HBCU President/Chancellor)



Required with this application is a completed and signed nomination formed. Nomination form must be signed by the nominating scholar and HBCU President/Chancellor.


Part B: UNOFFICAL TRANSCRIPT



As a part of this application nominating scholars must provide a copy of their unofficial transcript.



Part C: ENDORSEMENT/COMMITMENT LETTER



HBCU President/Chancellor or designated faculty member must provide a signed written nomination attesting to the nominee's current performance, potential for a leadership and endorsement.



Part D: STUDENT INTEREST

(To be completed by the Nominee)



In 350 words or less, the nominated student must carefully assess their professional aspirations/needs; determine some ways that our initiative might be able to support your needs and those of your fellow students.



Part E: RESUME



As part of this application nominating scholars much provide a resume. Resume should not exceed one page.





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