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Terms and Conditions for ABP Scholarship Applicants

Association of Bulgarian Professionals (ABP) Scholarship Program 2024-2025

The Association of Bulgarian Professionals (ABP) is delighted to offer three scholarships, each valued at $1000, for the academic year 2024-2025. This initiative marks our ongoing commitment for the fourth consecutive year to support education and community involvement among Bulgarian descent students.

Submission Requirements:

  • Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors who will be incoming freshmen in college or current college freshmen/sophomores.
  • Criteria: Selection is based on academic performance, community involvement, and the submission of a written or video essay on the topic: Why is higher education important to you and how do you envision contributing to the Bulgarian community?
    • Written Essay: Must be 500-1000 words in Bulgarian or English.
    • Video Essay: Should be 3-5 minutes, vertical format (9:16).
  • Additional Documents: Must include the most recent school transcript, a college/university acceptance letter (for high school seniors only), and evidence of achievements or extracurricular activities.
  • Originality: The use of plagiarism or AI-assistance, including ChatGPT, is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
  • Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted by April 15th, 2024, to [email protected].

Scholarship Rules:

  1. Applicant Profile:

    • Must be a graduating high school senior entering college or a current college freshman/sophomore.
    • Applicants must be of Bulgarian descent and a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or legally in the U.S. on a student visa.

  2. Rights and Permissions: If awarded, applicants grant ABP the exclusive right to use their likeness, name, and other personal details for ABP communications and publications.

  3. Selection Process: The Scholarship Committee’s decisions are final and binding. Appeals will not be considered under any circumstances.

  4. Notification: Winners will be contacted by the end of May 2024 and officially awarded at the ABP award ceremony in the same month.

  5. Fundraising Participation: Winners’ biographies may be used in ABP’s fundraising campaigns, with the option for applicants to opt out. However, opting out restricts any additional funding beyond the $1,000 award.

Changes and Amendments: ABP reserves the right to modify these terms, including scholarship criteria and deadlines, without prior notice. By submitting an application, participants agree to these terms and conditions in full.

This scholarship program is designed to support the educational ambitions of students of Bulgarian descent and to foster community engagement. We look forward to receiving your applications and wish you the best in your academic pursuits.