Konica Minolta Business Solutions Scholarship Program
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has established a scholarship program to assist children and grandchildren of employees who plan to continue their education at a 4-year college or university.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Scholarship Program
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. and Scholarship America recognize and respect your desire for privacy. This application requires the submission of personal information to Scholarship America directly. Information provided by the applicant is considered confidential and is handled only by Scholarship America. Only authorized persons with a need and right to know will be permitted access to this information.
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Konica Minolta Business Solutions Scholarship Program must be:
- Dependent children* or grandchildren** of active Konica Minolta North America (BUS, MSA & BCA) employees in good standing, with a minimum of three years of employment, as of the application deadline.
*Dependent children are defined as natural, legally adopted, or stepchildren primarily supported by an employee categorized above.
*Grandchildren are defined as natural, legally adopted, or stepchildren of a former or current dependent child of an employee categorized above.
- High school seniors who plan to enroll, or current college freshmen who are already enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.
Dependent children or grandchildren of company officers, corporate vice presidents and higher, are not eligible.
Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $3,500 award. Up to sixteen (16) awards will be granted. Awards are not renewable. Previous recipients may not reapply.
Awards are for qualified education-related expenses only (tuition, fees, books, and required supplies/equipment)
Awards are for undergraduate study only.
Notification
All applicants will be notified in June.
Notifications are sent via email. When setting up your account, avoid using a school or work email. Instead, use an active, personal email address that you will continue to have access to.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Payment is made in early August.
Recipient’s parent/grandparent must be employed by Konica Minolta at the time scholarship checks are issued.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
- Academic performance
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Work experience
- A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
- Unusual personal or family circumstances
- An online recommendation
Financial need is not considered; however, awards may not exceed educational costs at the chosen institution.
Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Requirements
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
- A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
- Student name
- School name
- Grades
- Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.
One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than three business days after the application deadline date.
Your application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.
