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Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Essay Contest
Organization
Regions Financial Corporation
1900 Fifth Ave. N
Birmingham, AL 35203-2610
Toll Free Number 800-734-4667
Level of Study Bachelor's Degree
High School
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose To support students in their educational pursuits and tell the stories of Black Americans who inspire others to positively impact the world around them.
Focus General studies/Field of study not specified.
Qualifications High school applicant must reside in one of the Eligible States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas), be at least 13 years old, be enrolled in 12th grade in a public or private school (or home school) located in one of the Eligible States (and have not yet graduated 12th grade), have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited nonprofit, two- or four-year college or university located within one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. College applicant must be either a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States (see list above) or a legal U.S. resident (of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia) enrolled in an accredited college located in one of the Eligible States, be currently enrolled as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior at an accredited college and have least one year (or 18 semester hours) remaining before college graduation, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Criteria Selection will be based on the decisions from independent panel of judges.
Funds $3,500
$5,000
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards 60.
To Apply Applicant must submit a 500-word (or less) Written Essay or a 3-minute (or less) Video Essay that addresses how a Black American individual has been an inspiration in your life, and that discusses the contributions of that Black American individual. Applicant must also complete the online application.
Deadline March 31.
Contact URL: www.regions.com/about-regions/diversity-and-inclusion/supporting-our- communities/black-history-month/essay-contest-scholarship.
For more information http://www.regions.com
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