2017 HBCU ALL-STAR
Student Program Application
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) works to promote HBCU excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The Initiative recognizes undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement
Do not underestimate the impact you make at your HBCU.
Nominate yourself as an HBCU ALL-STAR!
Public Burden Statement
OMB Number: 1894-0016
Expiration Date: 05/31/2018
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(b). The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1894-0016. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3.5 hours per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. The obligation to respond to this collection is voluntary. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this application, please contact the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities at 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202 or by phone at (202) 453-5634 directly. [Note: Please do not return the completed WHIHBCU All Star Application to this address.]
PROGRAM DETAILS
The appointment period will last approximately one year, and during this time students will serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities by providing outreach opportunities and communications to their fellow students about the value of education and the Initiative as a networking resource.Through social media, personal and professional relationships with community-based organizations, student will share promising and proven practices that support opportunities for all young people to realize their educational and career potential. The program will provide an opportunity to participate in regional and national events, as well as, web chats with Initiative staff and other professionals from a wide range of disciplines that support a spirit of engagement and personal and professional development.
ELIGIBILITY AND RULES
1. Nominee must be a current undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Student must be enrolled for the 2017-2018 fall semester. View HBCU Listing by State
2. Only complete applications will be accepted. This includes signed nomination form, unofficial transcripts, short essays, resume and endorsement letter.
3. Submissions entered past the due date will not be acknowledged.
4. All documents must combine and submitted as ONE PDF.
Applications not submitted as one PDF will not be reviewed. Application must be submitted to no later than Friday, May 19, 2017, 11:59pm EST.
2017 HBCU ALL-STAR Student Nomination Form
STUDENT INFORMATION
Legal Name (Last)* / Legal Name (First, Middle Initial)*Gender: Male Female / Hometown (City, State):
College or University* (No Abbreviations): / Year*: (i.e., Freshman, Sophomore, etc.)
Major*(No Abbreviations):
Primary Mailing Address*:
City*: State*: Zip*:
Phone: Primary E-mail*:
* REQUIRED
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CAMPUS BASED MENTOR INFORMATION
Campus based mentors commit to mentoring and supporting the student during their All-Star Appointment. Mentor must be the endorser of the nomination form and recommendation letter.
Legal Name (Last)* / Legal Name (First)*College or University*:
Title *:
School Mailing Address*:
City*: State*: Zip*:
Phone: Primary E-mail*:
* REQUIRED
2017 HBCU ALL-STAR Student Nomination Form
Part A: ESSAY 1 (To Be Completed by Nominee)
In 750 words or less, answer the following question.
What makes you an HBCU All-Star? Provide examples of your scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement involvement (i.e. dean’s list, student government, theatre, community service, sports).
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Part B: ESSAY 2 (To be completed by nominee)
In 750 words or less, answer the following question.
HBCU All-Stars serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on HBCUs by providing outreach opportunities and communications to their fellow students about the value of higher education and the initiative as a networking resource. Based on your knowledge and experience identify a specific federal policy and tell us how you plan to implement the policy at your HBCU?
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Part C: ENDORSEMENT/COMMITMENT LETTER (To be completed by campus based mentor)
Provide a signed written nomination of the Nominee's current performance, potential for a leadership and your endorsement. This letter also serves as a statement from the endorser committing to mentoring and supporting the student during their All-Star appointment.
Only one letter is needed. Please limit your response to no more than 1 page
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Part D: RESUME/ CURRICULUM VITAE (To be completed by the nominee)
Required with your application is a resume or curriculum vitae (no more than 3 pages)
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Part E: UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (To be sent electronically)
This is a required document.
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Part F: SIGNATURES
By signing this application, you are certifying that all statements are your own and are true and accurate.
HBCU President/Provost ______Date ______
By signing this application, you are certifying that all statements are your own and are true and accurate.
Nominee’s Signature______Date ______
By signing this application you certify that your endorsement of the nominee is true and accurate and confirms your intent to serve as the nominee’s campus mentor.
Endorser's Signature______Date ______
*All application materials must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to by Friday, May 19, 2017, 11:59pm EST.*