Application Requirements
The 2019 application is available here: https://app.buffettscholarships.org Click on the Application Checklist to download the PDF.
The requirements for the online application are as follows:
- Application forms
- Two recommendations
- Student Aid Report
- High school transcript
- Essay- Compose an essay (1000-1500 words) that helps us understand more about you and your life. It is important to address all of the following questions/topics throughout the essay:
- Tell us about 2 or 3 of your most meaningful accomplishments or times when you were proud of yourself (academic, personal/family, work, or other activities). Why are these meaningful? How do these accomplishments/experiences relate to your future goals?
- What is something you are passionate about? How do you share that passion with others? How does this passion show up in your life?
- How are you involved in giving back to others and/or the community? What does giving back mean to you?
- Tell us about a challenge or obstacle you have faced. What did you learn? How does this challenge or obstacle still impact you?
- Is there anything else you would like for us to know about you?
- Consent Form
The application deadline is February 1, 2019 at 5 pm CST/4 pm MST.
Here are two overview videos:
