The philosophy of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club is:
• To promote the history of African American veterans
• To be a positive role model for youth in our community
• To support our veterans by visiting local veterans, their families, and
   supporting our fallen heroes
• To support charitable organizations in our community
• To uphold the traditions and standards of the National Association of Buffalo
   Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club
• To promote motorcycle safety in our community

The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) is comprised of five (5) Frontiers (Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes, Central, and Western), which encompasses 35 states to include Hawaii with an international Chapter located in Germany. There are over 113 Chapters organizational wide.

Several scholarships will be offered per Frontier, and a single National Scholarship be awarded across the five Frontiers. Each local Chapter, with the NABSTMC will mail funds, on behalf of the student, upon verification of enrollment and attendance to a college/university/vocational/trade school where the student will be attending. Scholarships will be awarded based on a completed application packet.

Instructions for candidates:
Completed applications and required documents must be attached as MS Word documents or scanned in a PDF format, in ONE (1) PDF file. JPEG and GIF image formats will be rejected.

The following are required to complete your application:
• Applicant must be an eligible Graduating High School Senior/GED recipient during the 2024 Fall / 2025 Spring school year who will be attending post-secondary or vocational/trade school in 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Attach or scan the completed application only
• Unofficial High School Transcript, Home School transcript,or GED Certificate.
• A 500-word essay on the topics described below
• Letter of recommendation on official letterhead from a teacher/guidance counselor/school administrator, and/or employer (for GED).
• Letter of recommendation on letterhead from a community service organization
• A letter of acceptance to an institution of higher learning
• Signed Release Form (enclosed)
• Parent’s signature if a student is under 18 years old
• Prepare a letter of introduction, who you are, your accomplishments to date, your family background, and the degree/certificate to which you are seeking. Provide a summary of how you plan to use the scholarship if selected. Also, incorporate, how this scholarship would benefit you in giving back to your community.
• Recent professional head-shot photo (In Good Taste)
• Provide Student’s name, the complete name and address of the school and/or financial aid office where the student will be attending school, and the student ID number.

Essay Topics:
Write a 500-word essay (typewritten) on one of the following topics:
**Do not write about the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club**
A. What impact did the Buffalo Soldiers make in war and/or peacetime? Why is it necessary to pass this legacy on to future generations?
B. Provide specific examples of how the Buffalo Soldiers facilitated the development of roadways, national parks, and mail service.
C. The Medal of Honor is presented to the recipient by the President of the United States in the name of Congress. Please provide a brief narrative regarding a Buffalo Soldier who received this honor and what can be learned from his/her life, efforts, and commitment to duty.