Chevy Excellence in Education

Scholarship title: Chevy Excellence in Education

Applicable Majors: All fields of study

Whatever your passion Chevy wants to help you pursue it. So, we’re offering some outstanding students two opportunities at $1,000 scholarships towards their first year of college expenses. You could be eligible for the Excellence in Music Award or the Excellence in Education Scholarship.

Check out the Guide to Historically Black Colleges & Universities for schools, scholarships, tips and financial aid assistance.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ELIGIBLE:

• African-American students in their senior year with sufficient credits
• Cumulative 3.3 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for education scholarship
• Demonstrate both academic excellence as well as outstanding community service through activities, volunteering and work experiences
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility to permanently work in the U.S.
• Intention to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Official high school transcript including your most recent course work
• Letter of recommendation from an appropriate high school teacher or administrator
• Letter of recommendation from a music teacher (either through school or through a private instructor/coach) if applying for the music award
• Typed personal statement of 500–700 words (See “Application Instructions”)
• Complete and signed application form (photocopies are acceptable)