Buick Achievers Scholarship Program 2019

The Buick Achievers Scholarship is open for high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary [undergraduate] students in any of the University in the United States.

This college scholarship program is proudly funded by the GM Foundation to rewards students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. It’s a reward for what you’ve made of yourself and the difference you are making for others.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is awarding scholarship grants of up to $25,000 to the winning candidates.

This scholarship is funded by the GM Foundation which has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to deserving charities, educational organizations and disaster relief efforts worldwide since 1976.

General Motors (GM) has a very well organized company that provides opportunities for College Students, current information available on internships, co-op positions, and scholarships.

GM does not supply scholarships directly to students, but sends funding to organizations that administer that type of financial aid. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program continues to be one of the nation’s most impactful scholarship programs every year.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program offers Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 which is open for the residents of all 50 States. The status of enrollment is Full-time.

This is the seventh year Buick Achievers scholarships will be awarded to students who have an interest in studying science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), excel in the classroom and give back to their communities.

Special consideration is given to students who are female, minorities, first-generation college students, military veterans and military dependents. Since its inception in 2011, the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program has awarded more than $28 million in scholarships to 3,450 students.

The GM Foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to supporting Education, Health and Human Services, the Environment and Community Development initiatives, mainly in the communities where the company operates.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program most recently handed out 1,100 scholarships, 100 of which were renewable for a maximum of four years and worth as much as $25,000 per year.

Those in an engineering program lasting five years are eligible for another year of support. The other 1,000 scholarships are one-time gifts of $2,000 each. The Buick Achievers site describes the qualifications it looks for in applicants as leadership in school, devotion to scholastic achievement, and participation in volunteer work.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Worth:

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award 50 Buick Achievers Scholarships of up to $25,000 renewable for up to four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five year Engineering program.

The scholarships can be used towards the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Requirements:

Applicants to the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program must:

• Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university [Proprietary and online schools are not eligible] based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the entire 2019/2020 academic year.
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
• Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design related programs of study. You can check list of eligible majors through the given link: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/majors.php

How to Apply for Buick Achievers Scholarship:

To apply to The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, you must first register as an applicant on the scholarship website at https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/register.php or apply at www.buickachievers.com/

Activate your account by accessing your email, then complete the application by providing information about yourself and your academic achievements.

Supporting Documents:

Applicants are required to provide the following documents that will be necessary for the application process;

A list of your work experience and involvement in school and community activities

Your transcript of grades (online transcripts must display student name, school name, grade and credit hours earned for each course, and term in which each course was taken)

Your parents/guardians’ financial information from their most recently filed tax return or your own financial information if an independent student

Application Deadline:

The deadline for this scholarship application is February 27, 2019

For More Information:

To enquire about this scholarship, visit https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/  or if you have questions, you may email: buickachievers-at-scholarshipamerica.org or call 1-800-537-4180.

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