MBUSA Scholarships Emphasize Underrepresented
Scholarships focused on “first in family” are a more recent addition. In some ways the main criteria aims to dispel the “minority” categorization by opening up the award to all, from all social and ethnic backgrounds. The aptly named Drive Your Future Scholarships make generous scholarships available to students from a family with no previous college experience. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors with an amazing mix of academics and extracurricular involvement.
Mercedes-Benz USA’s core corporate philosophy is embedded in the idea that only the most well educated populace is qualified to lead and make a difference. To those ends the company specializes in boosting community programs especially targeted to those most underrepresented populations, where funding has often failed to trickle down.
MB’s fundraising begins with community dealerships, the spokes on the larger wheel of “interlocking” corporate entities that make philanthropic efforts work. Strong community organizations that benefit from MBUSA funds include: American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YMCA, Urban League and others.
An even more recent expansion of the former program is the Drive Your Future Performance Scholarships. Are you a performing arts student or dancer? If you are enrolling in a performing arts major, this scholarship offers competitive awards. Applicants must still satisfy the “first in family” requirement. The performing arts scholarships are funded in part by the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Awards for both programs are $10,000 disbursed over four years.
Corporate Presence in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, MBUSI, headquarters itself in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Factory operations in this location require the manpower of thousands of employees, many from the region. As a means of giving back, MBUSI sponsors the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Scholarship Program. Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Jefferson or Tuscaloosa counties in Alabama, including those who are employee dependents. To be considered applicants must be enrolled in a college or university that offers at least a two-year degree. Community and technical college applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement and motivation, in combination with extracurricular activities. Awards are $1,000. Ten scholarships are divided equally between employee dependents and local students.
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February 11th, 2010 at 5:58 am
This is one of the best decisions ever made. In my opinion, everyone should experience and take part on a scholarship, no matter what religion, sex or color.
I also do believe that the leaders of each and every company or economical or social entity should be highly educated. In conclusion, the Mercedes Benz marketing team does a very good job.
January 8th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Where is the application available? when is the deadline? please respond!!
March 3rd, 2011 at 9:39 am
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March 21st, 2011 at 7:40 pm
How do I access the application? I am confused on the process of applying. Can anyone help me with this?
April 20th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Where do I access the application for the Drive Your Future Performance Scholarship? Is it too late?
July 19th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
How do I access the Mercedes Benz Drive Your Future Scholarship Application. I am a high school senior and I am the first in my family to attend college! Thanks!
July 27th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Wanted to apply for family scholarship. My father is an employee , working in alexandria store over 8 yrs. I sure could use a scholarship, during this resscession with the car industry. Please anything could help.
July 31st, 2011 at 2:56 pm
How do i access the Mercedes Benz Drive Your Future Scholarship Application. I will be the first to attend college in my family.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
How do I apply for my daughter…she is the first in the family to go to college & anything I can do to help would be great. She is currently a Mercedes Benz Dealership employee.
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October 15th, 2011 at 7:38 am
how do i apply?
November 22nd, 2011 at 11:07 am
how do i apply? i cant get to the application.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
I am interested in applying for the drive your future scholarship for 2012. Can someone either direct me to the website or email me the application?
December 19th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
I want to apply to your scholarship, but there is no link or anything to take me to the application…can you please answer?
January 5th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
How to Apply/Contact: The scholarship application is only available on the Mercedes-Benz website while the company is accepting applicants – otherwise it is relatively difficult to find. However, you can continue to check the website in the fall of each year for the scholarship announcement and application instructions.
January 31st, 2012 at 3:41 pm
How do I access the scholarship application?