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Education Scholarship &  Programs from NABSTMC Phoenix, AZ Chapter

The NABSTMC Phoenix, AZ Chapter seeks to educate the community and keep alive the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and other minority military contributions from the Civil War to present.
Our goal is to provide positive role models for the youth in our community and to provide support to charitable causes. We want to foster brotherhood among the professional motorcycle community and support other charitable organizations and functions. On this page, you can discover the criteria for our Sammie J. Hoskins (BaeBra) Memorial Scholarship Program. 

Please note that the scholarship application period starts January 1st and closes March 25th. The completed application packet must be postmarked and/or emailed on or before March 25th, no exceptions.
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Scholarship Recipient Participation

The NABSTMC Phoenix, AZ Chapter provides graduating high school seniors an opportunity to receive one of four $500.00 scholarships. Applicants must have met our scholarship applicant requirements and have submitted a complete packet. If selected, the scholarship may be used at any “accredited” higher educational or certification institution that you attend (funds will be distributed to learning institution via registrar/cashier).

Applicants CAN be a family member of any NABSTMC Buffalo Trooper/Soldier full patch or Associate member Chapter. Applicants must be an Arizona resident and reside in Maricopa County, Pima County or Cochise County to apply.

Local winners are then forwarded to our Western Frontier scholarship committee and possible National scholarship committee. 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 with an international chapter located in Germany. The NABSTMC has over 113 chapters organizational-wide.

 This year a total of $10,500.00 was awarded per frontier; a single National Scholarship of $5,000, with a grand total of $57,500.00 in scholarships awarded for the 2023- 2024
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Scholarship Minimum Requirements

  • Graduating HS senior application or current higher education student to include trade schools
  • Proof of acceptance to an “accredited” degree or certification granting institution
  • All Citizenship's accepted 
  • G.P.A. of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better

Essay Criterion

All applicants must submit a 500-word minimum essay (typed) utilizing the following format guidelines:
  • APA or MLA [American Psychological Association (APA) or Modern Language Association (MLA)] format
  • Footnotes or a bibliography can be a substitute for in-text citations
Sources must come from a combination of the following:
  • Magazines
  • Books
  • Personal sources
  • Internet (properly cited)
Use double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font. Do not write about the NABSTMC Buffalo Troopers/Soldiers Motorcycle Club, but about the historical Buffalo Soldiers formed in 1866.

Essay Topics

How does the Buffalo Soldier Legacy inspire me?
The Buffalo Soldiers exemplify many positive traits. Please provide examples from the lives of Buffalo Soldiers (living or deceased) and write on two of those traits and how they can be used to help mold or develop your life.

Why is it necessary that we pass on the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers to future generations?
The Congressional Medal of Honor is presented to the recipient by the President of the U.S. in the name of Congress. This is the highest award for valor presented to military members recognized for having performed the highest degrees of bravery and self-sacrifice on the battlefield. Please write on one of the Buffalo Soldiers that was awarded the Medal of Honor and what can be learned from his life and/or efforts and commitment to duty.

What are your dreams, hopes, and aspirations and/or what are your intentions upon graduation from college and how do they reflect or mirror the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of the Buffalo Soldiers?

Additional Required Documentation

Submit a letter of introduction identifying yourself, your accomplishments, any volunteer/community service, your family background and the degree or certification for which you are seeking.

Include your financial need. Provide a brief summary on how you plan to use the scholarship if selected.

Letters of Recommendation

Two professional letters of recommendation on official letterhead may be from the following list:
  • Teacher
  • Guidance Counselor
  • Minister/Pastor/Priest
  • Employer
  • Community Leader/Mentor

NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter Scholarship Award Confirmation

The scholarship committee will select one recipient for each scholarship. The recipient will be notified by email. A representative of the NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter will recognize the scholarship recipient at a school sponsored function – to be determined jointly by the high school’s recommending counselor and the scholarship committee. The recipient may also be recognized at a NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter scheduled event.

The scholarship will be mailed directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient at the start of the Fall semester. Contact the NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter for additional information. Counselors will be used as the school’s point of contact for validating the entry and arranging the opportunity to recognize the recipient.

Complete Application Packet Check-List

  • Scholarship Application.
  • Letter of introduction (see Additional Required Documentation section).
  • A 500-word minimum essay on one of the topics listed, written in American Psychological Association (APA) or Modern Language Association (MLA) format.
  • Official high school transcript.
  • Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead.
  • Include student’s complete name and address of the school you will be attending, and student ID number. If awarded scholarship, checks will be mailed to the school and credited to the student’s account.
  • Planned use of scholarship award funds.
  • Acceptance letter from educational institution you will be attending.
  • Scholarship recipient media release/permission/waiver form must be signed by applicant and a consenting parent/guardian (if < 18 yrs. old).
A complete application packet must contain all of the above for full consideration.

Mailing Packet Submission

Complete Packet Applications should be mailed to:

NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter
Scholarship Committee
2320 E Baseline Road #148-165 
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Recipients will be notified no later than July 15th via email, respectively.

NOTE: Once an applicant’s data has been received, all application packages and media become the property of the NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter and will remain on file with the Scholarship Committee Chairperson.

NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter Scholarship Committee

Edward (Pit Bull) Durham: EdwardDurham62@gmail.com (Chairperson)
Nicole (Lady Style) Bright: LadyStyle.BTMC@gmail.com

Privacy Statement

NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter does not distribute applicant data and it will be safeguarded by the Committee Chairperson. No applicant will be enrolled to receive extraneous emails and/or solicitation from NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter.

Applicants must sign a waiver of consent (w/parent’s signature as well if < 18 yrs. old) which will allow NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter to “contact & recognize applicants via various forms of media and social media”. At no time will any personal Identifiable Information (PII) be disclosed outside of the scholarship committee.

Applicants must provide acknowledgement that they are willing to receive emails regarding the scholarship requirements by signing the media waiver as part of the application package.

All applicants must notify the NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter Scholarship Committee Chairperson(s) in writing (emailing the Committee Chairperson (s) is acceptable) should they want to OPT OUT of receiving any NABSTMC Phoenix AZ Chapter emails or contact.

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