BRAG

More than 2 decades ago the BRAG scholarship fund was founded as a means of providing needed financial assistance to African Americans and other students of color. The BRAG Board of Directors is proud to say we have stayed the course. We understand leadership and good citizenship comes with education. To that end, BRAG is firmly committed to our continued support of students who may have an interest in pursuing a career in retail and related industries

The BRAG Scholarship is based on need, scholastic achievement, leadership, community service and need. The awards are to be used for tuition, books and/or supplies and will be disbursed in January of the school calendar year for college students and the following Fall for High School students.

The money must be used within a one-school-year period. All monies not used within the designated period will revert back to the BRAG Scholarship Fund.
All scholarship funds are allocated directly to the University, not to the student.

An essay of 500 words on: The Business Case for Diversity in retail and related industries in an Economic Downturn must be submitted with your application.

Here is a list of the additional BRAG scholarship criteria:

· College Students must be full-time (12 hours or more)
· College students are required to have a GPA of 3.0, and high school students an
85 average
· All applicants must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
· Must provide 2 Letters of Recommendation: (School, employment, and/or personal)
· Must provide an official copy of transcript
· Must provide a copy of your resume

Scholarships will be awarded at BRAG’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner Gala in New York. The Awards Gala will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010. Students selected will be expected to attend the gala to receive their Scholarship Award.

Students must submit an application completely filled out with all the information requested. If the requested information is incomplete; the application will not be considered.

The deadline for receipt of your Applications/Essays is June 30th for scholarships awarded in October.

Scholarship Awardees are encouraged to become BRAG Student Members.

Preference will be given to BRAG College Club Members.