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 Walter "Blade" Green.
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 NABSTMC Shreveport scholarship application packet using the link below.
Prepare Your Packet
Complete all required forms, gather transcripts, letters of recommendation, and your personal essay.
Submit Your Packet
Submit your completed packet to the scholarship committee by the posted deadline.
Selection & Award
The committee reviews all submissions and selects recipients based on academic merit and community service.
Ready to Apply?
Get started by downloading the application packet below. If you have questions, reach out to a NABSTMC Shreveport Chapter scholarship committee member to learn more about deadlines and requirements for the current scholarship cycle.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2026 Scholarship Applications
CLASS OF 2026
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2026 SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY
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