The following are the guidelines for ALL applicants of the Mattie L. Branch Scholarship Foundation:

COMPLETE APPLICATION ONLINE

1. Student must be 21 years of age or under.
2. Student must be a citizen of the United States of America.
3. Student must be a Resident of the State of Illinois.
4. Student must be Enrolled AND Attending an Accredited College/University.
   
5. Student must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
6. Student must show proof of enrollment with a minimum of 12.0 credit hours and G.P.A.
7. Student must show proof of financial need.
8. Student must provide THREE (3) Letters of Reference, listing proof of Community/Volunteer Service.
9. Student must submit a complete MLBSF Application.
10. Student must agree to publication, in the event of Award approval.
11. Student must be knowledgeable of all requirements associated with receiving MLBSF funds.
12. Student must report ALL Mattie L. Branch Scholarship donations to Internal Revenue Services (IRS).