Searight Multicultural Leadership Award Application

The endowed Searight Leadership Award shall provide need- and merit-based financial support to first-generation college students who exhibit an aptitude and an appetite for leadership. This award will provide access to the knowledge and skills that will enable graduates to become catalysts for good throughout society and within America’s corporate structure. The award will provide scholarship, travel stipend and technology access. In the students’ first year, support should be used to provide a laptop that the students can utilize for all 4 years. It is intended that a freshman receive the award and the award last for up to four (4) years. Award criteria is as follows:

Must be enrolled in the Searight Leadership Certificate Program
Must have demonstrated financial need
Must be a first-generation college student
Must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity
Must have demonstrated leadership potential

Application Requirements

Submit the completed application.
Submit a copy of your high school transcript.
Submit two letters of recommendation from non-related community members that can address your leadership qualities, character and personal traits, potential, and academic experiences.
Submit a short essay (no more than one page) explaining your interest in and qualifications for receiving this scholarship.

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email

Mobile Number

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

Intended Major

High School Name

Expected graduation date (MM/YYYY)

GPA

Activities and Interests

Please describe how you have shown a commitment to diversity.

Please list any leadership roles you have held.

Please list any awards or honors you may have received.

Please list any organizations or activities that you have participated in.

Please list any other service experience you have.

Upload Materials

Essay Upload

Please submit a short (no longer than one page) essay explaining your interest in and qualifications for receiving this scholarship.

Letters of Recommendation Upload

Please submit two letters of recommendation from non-related community members that can address your leadership qualities, character and personal traits, potential, and academic experiences.