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HBCU Scholarship Program Application

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​General Instructions for Applicant:

  1. Please read and review the HBCU/MSI Scholarship Program Overview​.
  2. All application materials should be submitted electronically by midnight, June 30.
  3. Your application is the first impression you will make upon those who award scholarships. Please check for spelling, grammar and clarity.
  4. It will take approximately one hour to complete this application. It must be completed in one sitting. A save and complete later function is not available.
  5. You are advised to save your written statements in a separate document, then copy/paste the text into the corresponding text boxes in the Application Statements in this form.
  6. To complete this application you will need:
    • Unofficial university transcript
    • Resume
    • One letter of recommendation​​​​​​​​​


HBCU Scholarship Program Application Form


* Indicates required field
(Click the Reset button at the bottom of the form to clear all form fields)

(where you receive U.S. Postal Mail)


If no, please attach a CERTIFIED copy of Certificate of Eligibility
(SEVIS I-20) or Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) issued by the C.I.S.



Note: You are advised to save your written statements in a separate document, then copy/paste the text into the corresponding text boxes below.

Describe how your education will prepare you for a career in transportation. This personal statement should include relevant background and future goals.

(Limit 500 words)

Describe how this scholarship will assist you in matriculating through your HBCU/MSI. Include pertinent information that gives a general overview of your financial need. Please share your cost of attendance including, but not limited to, the following: tuition, room, books and fees. Include all additional scholarships and financial support you are receiving.

(Limit 1,000 words)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you press the submit button you will not be able to return to this application. This application does not have a save and return mechanism. You can only apply once.

  • All files must be selected at the same time - Please upload all files at once
  • How to select multiple files to upload:

    • Store all files for upload in the same folder on your computer.
    • Click the browse button and navigate to the folder where the files are stored.
    • For individual files: Hold down the Ctrl key and click individual file(s) for upload.
    • For a group of files: Click the first file you want to select, hold down the Shift key and click the last file you want.
    • After you release the Ctrl or Shift key, click the open button.

  • Uploads are limited to a maximum of nine files.
  • Uploads are limited to a maximum upload size of 25MB.
By submitting this application, I certify to the statements contained in this document and that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties and your scholarship will be rescinded.

Please enter your name, email address, and upload an unofficial transcript, resume, and letter of recommendation.

If you need assistance with this form, please contact the Office of HBCU Outreach.

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5/28/2024 11:25 AM