How do I apply for a Best Buy Scholarship?

Scholarship applications are available online at www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships. All applications must be submitted online between December 28, 2008 and February 15, 2009. Recipients will be announced in mid May.

 

Who is eligible to apply for a Best Buy Scholarship?

Scholarships are awarded to students in grades 9-12 who will be attending a college, university or vocational school in the fall immediately following their high school graduation. Students in grades 9-12 will have their status tracked and be awarded their scholarship upon high school graduation and enrollment in postsecondary school. Best Buy Co., Inc. employees and relatives of employees who meet the requirements are eligible to apply.

 

How are scholarship recipients selected?

Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, volunteerism efforts and/or work experience. Best Buy partners with Scholarship America to handle the administration and selection of recipients.

 

How many scholarships are awarded and what is the value of the scholarship?

Best Buy Children's Foundation will award 1,000 scholarships of $1,500 each.

 

Are Best Buy Scholarships renewable?

No. Scholarships are for one year of college study only and cannot be renewed for additional years.

 

How will students know if they have been selected to receive a Best Buy Scholarship?

Scholarship America will notify finalists in mid-March and request copies of transcripts and additional information. Winners will then be selected and announced online at www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships in mid May. Scholarship America will also notify recipients by email.

 

How do students receive the scholarship?

Scholarship America will make checks payable to the school that the recipient will be attending in the fall following their high school graduation. Checks will be mailed to the recipient's home August 15, 2009.

 

Can I submit a paper application?

No. All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2009.

 

If I have questions about Best Buy Scholarships, who should I contact?

You can email bestbuy@scholarshipamerica.org