2013 Scholarship Program

 

NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS

777 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 807 ? Washington, DC 20002

(202) 408-9300 ? (202) 408-8558 Facsimile

www.nfbpa.org

 

2013 NFBPA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is pleased to announce its 2013 Scholarship Program. The NFBPA Scholarship Program is designed to recognize African-American or minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at a college or university who exemplify outstanding leadership, scholarship, public service; as well as students who have achieved extraordinary success in the field of public management with great promise of success and professionalism. 

We invite undergraduate and graduate students to participate in this year’s program as we look forward to making this year’s scholarship awards.  NFBPA supports over 15 college students each year, with annual scholarships totaling more than $65 thousand dollars through partnerships with corporate supporters, public sector organizations and individual contributors.

The NFBPA 2013 Scholarship Application Deadline is

 Monday, March 4th, 2013

 

Program Application

Application materials must be mailed in one packet including transcripts and letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes). Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.  Application packages must be postmarked by the deadline for program consideration.

In Addition To Specific Scholarship Requirements All Application Packages Should Include:

  • A completed and signed NFBPA Scholarship Application Form  (LINK)
  • NFBPA FORUM 2013 Scholarship Conference Registration Form
  • A cover letter establishing eligibility and stating why you are an outstanding candidate for the scholarship, describing your current student status, and other relevant information that might be used in evaluating your application (extra-curricula activities, volunteer activities, etc).
  • An OFFICIAL graduate (if applicable) transcript(s); graduate students must also submit;
  • An OFFICIAL undergraduate (if applicable) transcript(s)
  • Three (3) reference letters, with at least one from a University Dean or Faculty member.
  • A photocopy of the applicant’s current semester validated Student ID Card
  • A current Resume
  • A three-page typed autobiographical essay, detailing your academic and career goals and objectives.
    • Using 8 ½” x 11” white paper; Triple-space after the title and Double-space the body of your essay, using 1” margins all around. (No extra documents such as pictures and certificates are allowed.)

A selection committee reviews all scholarship applications. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of application submission, academic record, financial need, leadership ability, participation in school activities, and community service.

Additional Mandatory Requirements If Selected, Include:

  • Required travel to NFBPA’s 30th Annual Conference, FORUM 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia to receive Award.  FORUM dates are April 19-23, 2013.  One night’s hotel accommodations and air travel will be arranged and provided. 
  • Submission of a professional photo (jpeg)
    • A one paragraph biographical sketch, highlighting academic attainment and future goals
    • Proven State issued Identification or Passport
    • Name of airport you will be traveling from

All applications and supporting documents, photos, etc. become the property of The National Forum for Black Public Administrators and cannot be returned.

Number Of Scholarships

A combination of over 23 paid and unpaid Scholarships are available for the 2013-2014 program year

Amount Of Awards

$1,000 - $10,000 depending on scholarship (2013 – 2014 SCHOLARSHIP Descriptions)

Conditions of Award

As a condition of award the NFBPA Scholarship Program is designed to recognize students who are currently enrolled full-time at a college or university. (Online Degree Completion Programs are not considered)

NFBPA accepts no less than twelve (12) semester credit hours to be considered a full-time undergraduate student from Fall 2012 through Fall 2013.

NFBPA accepts no less than nine (9) semester credit hours from Fall 2012 to be considered a full-time Non-Thesis or Thesis Master’s Degree student and registration for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours for Fall 2013.

Doctorate candidates must be registered for nine (9) credit hours per Fall or Spring semester, including research credits.  Students who have completed all university stipulated credit hour requirements (including research credits and the oral preliminary examination) except for completing their research and/or writing and defending the dissertation are not eligible an NFBPA Scholarship.

Travel Requirement

Awardees will be required to travel to FORUM 2013, April 19 – 23, 2013 Atlanta, Georgia.  

Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Scholarship Duration

Scholarships are awarded for a period of one academic year.  Re-awards are not given.

Disbursements

Scholarship funds are sent to the financial aid offices at the recipient’s college or university. Checks will be issued August 2013 and made payable to the University on behalf of the recipient, monies will not be disbursed prior to that time.  

Transferring a scholarship to another institution is permissible if done so by July 15, 2013. The recipient must notify NFBPA of the intent to transfer, provide evidence of good academic standing, and submit proof of admission to the institution to be entered

Notification

Due to the volume of applications received, NFBPA will only notify applicants who are selected to receive a scholarship. Winners of the scholarships will be notified by email no later than the first week of April 2013.  Winner’s names will be posted on the NFBPA web site www.nfbpa.org, Fall 2013.

2013 Scholarship Descriptions (LINK)

NFBPA Scholarship Application (LINK)

 

The NFBPA 2013 Scholarship Application Deadline is

 Monday, March 4th, 2013