The NAAIA J. L. Tillman Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• 1. Applicant must be an African-American.
• 2. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 3. Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
• 4. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior who is college bound in the summer or fall of 2023, or a full-time college student (i.e., four-year college program, Junior College, or Community College Student).
• 5. Preferred degrees include: Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Math, Actuarial Science, Computer Technology, Marketing, an associated field of study or be interested in pursuing a career in the insurance industry.
• 6. If applicant is a graduating High School Senior, applicant must show a school acceptance letter and acceptable proof that commitment has been made to attend a specific school in the summer or fall of 2023.

• Please provide the following personal information:
• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number

• Please provide the following address and school information:
• Home Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code)
• Current School Name
• Grade Level (if applicable)
• Expected Graduation Year

• Please provide the following parental or guardian information:
• Parent/Guardian Full Name
• Parent/Guardian Email Address
• Parent/Guardian Phone Number

• Please upload each required essay.

Essay Instructions:

• Essays should be double spaced and limited to two pages, no more than 500 words per part.
• Essays must contain specific facts and reasoning which support your case.

• Please provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
• Two letters must be from teachers or counselors; one letter can be from a community leader (such as a minister, mentor, employer, etc.).
• Letters may also be emailed directly to info@naaia.org.
• All letters must be received by the deadline.

• Please upload a copy of your most recent high school or college transcript.
• Transcripts may also be emailed to info@naaia.org.
• Transcripts must be received by the deadline.

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• Please upload a copy of your ACT Score or SAT Combined Score.
• For high school students or graduates who are enrolling in college, you must provide documentation confirming your ACT score of 23 or higher or SAT combined score of 1200 or higher. This is not required if you are already attending college.
• Scores may also be emailed to info@naaia.org.
• Scores must be received by the deadline.

• Please upload a copy of your college acceptance letter.
• Letter may also be emailed to info@naaia.org.
• Letter must be received by the deadline.

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