Wednesday, March 2, 2011

MassMutual Scholars Program, Deadline: May 2, 2011

Scholarships will be awarded to African American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students.  A total of $135,000 in scholarships is available for the school year!

Eligibility Criteria:
• Open to students of African American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic descent.
• Must show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Plan to attend a degree-seeking program, full-time at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2011-2012 academic year.
• Will be entering sophomore, junior, senior or 5th-year senior year at an accredited college or university.
• Must reside in or plan to attend an institution in one of the following metropolitan areas:
Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; New Jersey; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; Los Angeles, CA; San Antonio, TX; San Francisco, CA
• Students of all majors will be considered.
• Preference will be given to students whose essays demonstrate their interest in pursing a career in the insurance and financial services industry as well as demonstrate leadership and participation in extra curricular activities.
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

To apply, please visit the MassMutual website.

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