BUFFALO Scholarship Application

THE CHASING M'S FOUNDATION IS NOW SEEKING ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE BUFFALO HEROES SCHOLARSHIP. APPLICANTS MUST BE A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS WITH PLANS TO ATTEND A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL, TRADE SCHOOL, OR A UNIVERSITY IN BUFFALO. STUDENTS CAN APPLY UP TO TWO YEARS AFTER GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL. THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS $1,000 PER YEAR, WHICH CAN BE USED TOWARD TUITION, HOUSING, OR BOOKS. THE FIRST ROUND OF WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE SPRING OF 2025. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE EMAIL scholarships@chasingmsfoundation.com

IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered unless all required materials are received by the Scholarship Committee on or by the deadline.

Application due date: applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on April 15, 2025 to be considered.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Permanent Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone

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Date of Birth *

Are you currently a high school senior or enrolled in a trade school or college? *

High School Senior

Freshman in College

Sophomore in College

Junior in College

Trade School

High School, Trade School or College Name *

High School Graduation Date *

Anticipated Graduation Date *

Course of Study / Trade / Major *

What is your total financial need for school? *

If you are awarded the scholarship how would you use the funds? *

List special courses or programs you have taken during the last three years. List the most recent course or program first (Trade certification, health/medical certification, computer certification, electronics, honors, AP, etc.) Response must include: -Course or Program -Name of School -Dates of Attendance

List community agencies or organizations in which you have participated without pay during the last three years. (Religious groups, hospital volunteer, cultural activities, outreach programs, etc.) Response must include: -Name of agency or organization -Kind of Activity -Dates of Participation -# of Hours per year

List activities in which you have participated during the last three years. (School clubs, student government, varsity or sports clubs, etc.) Response must include: -Activity -Dates of Participation -Office/Position Held -Awards or Honors

If you listed a leadership role in one or more of the activities or organizations cited above, please choose one, detail your responsibilities, and explain the significance of your contribution to the organization. Input N/A if you were not in any leadership position.

List jobs (including summer employment) you have held in the last three years. Response must include: -Employer or Type of Business -Job Title or Description -Dates of Employment -Hours per Week

Based on your current achievements and interests, describe the kind of work that you plan to be doing in 10 years?

What inspires you to pursue a life of excellence? *

Who are your heroes and how do you plan to be a hero to others? *

What is your definition of life success and how do you plan to achieve it? *

Where does your source of motivation and encouragement come from to help you achieve your life goals?

BUFFALO Scholarship Application

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