The Orlando Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club provides scholarships to deserving high school students who plan on attending college or an accredited trade school so that they will become productive citizens in the future.
The Club has awarded fifteen $1,000 scholarships since 2008. This year they plan to provide continuing education scholarships to the students who were awarded $1,000 scholarships last year and to award three new $1,000 scholarships this year
The scholarship requirements include:
- A minimum of 2.5 Grade point average.
- A letter of introduction, identifying yourself, your accomplishments to date, your family background, and the degree you are seeking, and your financial need. Provide a brief summary of how you plan to use the scholarship funding if selected.
- A 500 word essay about the Buffalo Soldiers legacy (typewritten or handwritten in your own words).
Use this link to learn more and to download an application.
The application deadline in May 31,2016.
The Orlando Chapter Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club is a 501(3) organization who ride motorcycles as a sport and to pay homage to the 9th and 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers. The Buffalo Soldiers were commissioned in 1866 by the Congress of the United States of America to help settle the West and protect the settlers. The term Buffalo Soldiers was coined by Native Americans, because of their fierce fighting style and their woolly hair which reminded them of the great buffalo.
For additional information please visit their website.
