NABSTMC SHREVEPORT
Scholarship Program
Honoring academic excellence and community service in the spirit of the Buffalo Soldiers — investing in the next generation of leaders from the Shreveport community.
Scholarships — NABSTMC Shreveport
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Scholarships
Investing in the next generation by providing scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors in the Shreveport community — honoring the Buffalo Soldiers' legacy of service and excellence.
OUR COMMITMENT
Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders
Our annual scholarship program is open to graduating seniors attending Caddo/Bossier Parish and surrounding area high schools. The scholarship award is a minimum of $1,000 that may be used for qualified expenses at any institution of higher learning or trade school, to include tuition, books, fees, supplies, and equipment.
The scholarship committee will choose at least two recipients based on a point system determined by the quality of the scholarship packet and competitiveness of the candidate. One recipient will be selected to compete at the Frontier level for an additional funds, and if successful, may compete for an additional scholarship at the National level.
For additional information, contact Clenice "Candi" Baker or Rebecca "Sol Shaaka" McMillon.
REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a graduating senior attending Caddo/Bossier Parish and surrounding area high schools
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Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies, and equipment at any institution of higher learning or trade school
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Must submit a completed scholarship application packet
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Committee selects at least two recipients based on quality of packet and competitiveness of candidate
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One recipient will compete at the Frontier level for additional scholarship funds ($10,000 total at Frontier level)
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Frontier winner may compete for an additional $5,000 at the National level
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Essay Topic
Applicants are asked to write about the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and how their values of courage, service, and perseverance apply to their own life and future goals.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
Download Application
Download the official 2026 NABSTMC Scholarship Application or Vocational Application PDF above. Also download the Scholarship Program Flyer for full details.
Gather Documents
Collect all required materials including transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of enrollment, and any supporting documentation listed in the application packet.
Contact Scholarship Committee
Reach out to Clenice "Candi" Baker at [email protected] or Rebecca "Sol Shaaka" McMillon at [email protected] for additional information and submission instructions.
Submit Application
Submit your completed application packet by the posted deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. One recipient will advance to Frontier-level competition.
Ready to Apply?
Reach out to the NABSTMC Shreveport Chapter to request an application packet and learn more about deadlines and requirements for the current scholarship cycle.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2026 Scholarship Applications
CLASS OF 2026
2026 Scholarship Award Winners
Kyndall Collins & Joshua Strickland
2026 SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY
Award Winners Gallery
