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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Dr. Charles T Lunsford Student Scholarship

Scholarship

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Excellence Scholarship

The “Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Student Excellence Scholarship” was established in 2017 in partnership with the Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation to increase representation of African descent individuals in professional careers in the health sciences. Excellus BCBS and Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation aim to provide financial assistance to help defray costs of attending college to a deserving graduating high school senior who:

  • Has demonstrated superior academic achievement [at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA];
  • Has volunteered regularly and made significant contributions while in high school in various community activities that support the pursuit of excellence;
  • Has been admitted to an accredited college or university;
  • Will be pursuing academics and a future in the health sciences;
  • Is a United States citizen or legal resident;
  • Attended high school in one of the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne.

Candidate selection will be conducted by Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation based upon all listed criteria and then recommended to Excellus BCBS for final approval.

Student selection will maintain gender diversity ratio (cumulative recipient demographic ratio for both female and male never below 30%) ($2,000 each)