Ronald Blue Trust is offering a $2,500 scholarship to one undergraduate student that is attending an accredited Historically Black College and University (HBCU) who has demonstrated academic achievement and a passion for biblically based financial advising.

Scholarship Criteria:

Applicants MUST meet all of the following criteria to apply for this scholarship:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the United States at an accredited Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
• Have completed at least one semester with an undergraduate graduation date no earlier than May 2026**
• Majoring in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, or related field of study
• Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Actively seeking a career in biblically-based financial advising

*Relatives of current Blue Trust employees are not eligible.

Application Instructions:

Please click the Apply button to provide us with your contact information. In the "Upload Additional Files" section of the application, please upload the following attachments:

1. Your resume

2. A copy of your current academic transcript

3. An essay answering the following questions (max. 750 words):

• What factors or experiences have led you to pursue a career as a financial advisor?
• In addition to your academic coursework, how have you demonstrated a commitment to furthering your education and experience in the field of financial advising (clubs, volunteering, mentoring, etc.)?
• Blue Trust’s mission is to help Christians become financially free to assist in fulfilling the Great Commission (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Our business accomplishes this through integrating biblical principles into financial advice. What benefits do you see in integrating biblical principles into financial advice?

Application Deadline:

Applications must have been received by 11:59:59 P.M. EST on October 20, 2024. By participating, each participant agrees to abide by the decisions of Blue Trust, which shall be final and binding in all respects to the scholarship. Entries must be submitted by the eligible student. Winners will be notified in December 2024, the money will be distributed to the winner via a company check.

If you have any questions or encounter any technical issues, please contact us at employment@bluetrust.com.