The African American First-Generation MARCH Foundation & Bill Dickey Scholarship Application

2022/2023

It is with great excitement and significance that we announce The African American First-Generation MARCH Foundation & Bill Dickey Scholarship. The MARCH Foundation is a private non-profit organization launched to support the education of African American youth. Since its inception, the MARCH Foundation has awarded more than 1200 students with scholarships in excess of one-million dollars.

“Access to college and internships would have been a financial burden for most MARCH scholarship recipients.”

The MARCH Board is comprised of active and retired United Parcel Service (UPS) African American senior executives with tenure of over 30 years. They began as services providers or part-time inside employees. Their personal financial investments provided the source for scholarships and grants. They have influenced young students throughout the U.S for decades and continue to make a positive impact in many communities.

The Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA) mission is “to provide young people of color with scholarship opportunities and to create unique pathways in competitive golf and the business world.”

Together we will maintain a partnership to impact more eligible youth, changing their lives through education “Building Hope… One Stroke At A Time.”

The African American First-Generation MARCH Foundation & Bill Dickey Scholarship

Definition of African American First-Generation College Student: “An individual who identifies as African American and whose parent/guardian did not obtain a bachelor’s degree in the United States.”

Scholarship Award: An eligible student could receive a scholarship for a minimum of $5, 000 per year. The scholarship award could vary depending on the MARCH Foundation and the BDSA’s partnership agreement.

The MARCH Foundation and BDSA provide minority scholarships and continuing education grant monies that are for a four-year period. A student that demonstrates academic achievement, leadership, financial need, evidence of community service, is eligible to apply for a scholarship. She or he has the flexibility to pursue an undergraduate degree at a college or university of their choice.

The African American First-Generation Eligibility Guidelines 2022-2023

1. Student must be accepted to a college or university within the U.S.

2. Student must be a U.S. citizen.

3. Student must be a full time student, maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale on a term and cumulative basis and
submit an official transcript via U.S. mail no later than 30 days after each semester ends.

4. Student is required to submit an official transcript electronically no later than 30 days after each semester ends.

5. Student is required to inform the BDSA of their academic standing, leadership achievements and progress on a semester basis. This information will be shared with scholarship partners and the board of directors.

6. Student is required to submit a Scholarship Questionnaire annually at the end of Spring Semester and no later than June 19th of each academic year, for the purpose of identifying the school he or she will attend. (For example, some students change schools mid-year; therefore, this is why completing the questionnaire is important.)

7. Preference is given to student(s) attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU).

8. Student must demonstrate need, provide details of financial support and or hardship.

9. Student is eligible to receive the scholarship for a period of four consecutive years from August 2022 – June 2026, providing they meet the scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Application Criteria

I. The primary criteria used to select The African American First-Generation Student include the following requirements:

a) Scholarship Application
b) Personal recommendations (two references)
c) Employment
d) Financial information – FASFA Application and Assessment, Pell Grant, Tuition, Cost and Contributions
e) Leadership and Community Service Activities

II. Scholarship recipients who meet the scholarship guidelines are eligible to receive a scholarship commencing with their freshman year of college.

a) A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)

  • Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester, and on a cumulative basis that he or she is enrolled in college to avoid potential forfeiture of their scholarship.

III. The Essay Guidelines

a) The essay must be a minimum of 500 words, and it must be typed and doubled-spaced, no exceptions.

b) Add additional pages if required.

c) It is important that your essay maintain concise and clear sentence structure.

d) Spell check all documents before submitting your application.

e) Number all pages of your application.

f) Include the last four-digits of your social security number at the top of each page of the application.

View Essay Questions:

As an African American First-Generation College Student, develop your essay ensuring you address the three essay questions outlined below:

1. Why do you want to attend College?

2. What do you expect to gain from earning a college degree?

3. What are your educational goals for your professional career, and why?

IV. Personal Reference Forms

a. The two personal reference forms should be completed by your high school principal, guidance counselor or other professional (s) who have knowledge and access to the following:

  • Academic Record
  • Potential for Successful College Level Academic Immersion
  • Remove History of Active Participation in Golf (is not applicable)
  • Financial Need

b. The completed reference forms must be uploaded with your application using the form below.

V. The African American First-Generation March Foundation & Bill Dickey Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for completed applications is Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5 p.m. Arizona time.

a. All scholarship applications must be submitted and received online only.

b. Official Transcripts are the only documents that are eligible to mail to: Bill Dickey Scholarship Association, P O Box 67297, Phoenix, Arizona 85082

c. The BDSA recommends that you mail your transcript with tracking to ensure it arrives by May 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.

d. Mail carriers who provide tracking FedEx, UPS, and U S Post Office. If the student’s school does not provide electronic transcripts, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure his or her transcript is mailed to the BDSA address above. The student’s name and telephone number should be listed on the transcript to ensure the BDSA office can follow up with the student, if required.

VI. Incomplete and or Late Scholarship Applications
IMPORTANT REMINDER:

a. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

b. Applications received after May 23, 2022, after 5:00 p.m. Arizona time will not be accepted.

c. Incomplete applications will not be accepted; therefore, check your application for all required documents before you submit it online.

Your completed application must include the following:

  • Application is submitted online only.
  • You must have all required documents ready for upload before completing the applicable form. You cannot save and go back and complete it later.
  • All uploaded files must be smaller than 3MB each.
  • Official transcript can be sent electronically and or mailed to the post office box listed above.
  • Essay (uploaded below as .doc or pdf)
  • One photo head shot in high resolution (at least 1200 pixels wide and uploaded below as .jpg, .gif, .png or .pdf)
  • Two personal reference forms (uploaded below as .doc or .pdf) – Download Personal Reference Form

Notification of the Scholarship Decision

All applicants will be notified in writing (electronically) regarding the scholarship committee’s decision. Scholarship award checks will be written in the names of both the student and the institution.

You must have all required documents ready for upload before completing this form. You can not save and complete it later.

    STUDENT INFORMATION

    FIRST NAME *

    MIDDLE NAME *

    LAST NAME *

    SOCIAL SECURITY # (LAST 4 DIGITS) *

    ADDRESS *

    CITY *

    STATE *

    ZIP *

    EMAIL ADDRESS *

    PHONE NUMBER *

    MOBILE PHONE *

    DATE OF BIRTH *

    PLACE OF BIRTH (City, State) *

    ARE YOU MALE OR FEMALE? *

    ETHNICITY *

    African American

    GPA *

    SIZE OF GRADUATING CLASS *

    CLASS RANK *

    SAT SCORE (if applicable)

    ACT SCORE (if applicable)

    CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL *

    HIGH SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER *

    HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS *

    HIGH SCHOOL CITY *

    HIGH SCHOOL STATE *

    HIGH SCHOOL ZIP *

    COLLEGE YOU WILL ATTEND *

    COLLEGE PHONE NUMBER *

    COLLEGE ADDRESS *

    COLLEGE CITY *

    COLLEGE STATE *

    COLLEGE ZIP *

    INTENDED MAJOR *

    STUDENT ID (if you have one)

    WILL YOU ATTEND COLLEGE ON A SCHOLARSHIP? *

    yesno

    IF YES, WHAT DOES YOUR SCHOLARSHIP COVER? (BOOKS, TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, OTHER) *

    ATTENTION TO WHOM WHEN SENDING CHECK?

    CHECK COMMENT DETAIL (if applicable)

    ARE YOU EMPLOYED? *

    IF SO, HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK?

    EMPLOYER NAME

    POSITION

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FIRST-GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP? *

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE FAFSA APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT? *

    yesno

    HAVE YOU OR WILL YOU APPLY FOR A UNITED STATE PELL GRANT? *

    yesno

    APPROXIMATE EXPENSES PER YEAR

    TUITION *

    ROOM & BOARD *


    BOOKS *

    HOW MUCH WILL YOUR FAMILY CONTRIBUTE? *


    HOW MUCH WILL YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONTRIBUTE? *

    OTHER SOURCE OF INCOME *


    TOTAL AMOUNT (EXPENSES MINUS INCOME/CONTRIBUTIONS) *

    ARE YOU A SINGLE PARENT? *

    yesno


    MOTHER'S NAME *

    MOTHER'S OCCUPATION *


    ADDRESS *

    CITY *


    STATE *

    ZIP *


    FATHER'S NAME *

    FATHER'S OCCUPATION *


    ADDRESS *

    CITY *


    STATE *

    ZIP *


    EMERGENCY CONTACT *

    EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER *


    NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN HOME *

    NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY *


    LEADERSHIP


    ACTIVITY 1

    ACTIVITY 1 YEARS PARTICIPATED (9th-12th)


    ACTIVITY 1 LEADERSHIP POSITION

    ACTIVITY 1 HOURS/WEEK


    ACTIVITY 2

    ACTIVITY 2 YEARS PARTICIPATED (9th-12th)


    ACTIVITY 2 LEADERSHIP POSITION

    ACTIVITY 2 HOURS/WEEK


    ACTIVITY 3

    ACTIVITY 3 YEARS PARTICIPATED (9th-12th)


    ACTIVITY 3 LEADERSHIP POSITION

    ACTIVITY 3 HOURS/WEEK


    PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SHORT QUESTIONS


    Identify: What social media platforms do you frequently use?


    Explain: Why do you use the specific social media platforms?


    Describe: What types of information would you find helpful and interesting posted on the MARCH Foundation and Bill Dickey Scholarship Association social media platforms? [Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and others]


    Frequency: How often should we post information on our social media platforms?


    ALL UPLOADED FILES MUST BE SMALLER THAN 3MB EACH


    PERSONAL ESSAY (doc or pdf)


    PERSONAL REFERENCE NUMBER ONE (doc or pdf) - Download personal reference form >>


    PERSONAL REFERENCE NUMBER TWO (doc or pdf) - Download personal reference form >>


    HEADSHOT MINIMUM 1200 PIXELS WIDE (gif or png or jpg or pdf)