This year the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Trooper Motorcycle Club™ (NABSTMC™) – Aberdeen, Maryland (MD) Chapter is officially naming our yearly scholarship after our Chapter’s 1st President and Charter Member, Mr. Silas “Optimus-Prime” Williams. We are proud to announce our 2025 Annual Scholarship Awards Program!

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In alignment with the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Trooper Motorcycle Club™ our philosophy is:

• To promote the history of African American Veterans

• To be a positive role model for youth in our community

• To support our veterans by visiting local veterans, their families, and supporting our fallen heroes

• To support charitable organizations in our community

• To uphold the traditions and standards of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club™

• To promote motorcycle safety in our community

 

A 2025 high school senior or GED recipient in Harford County Maryland and Cecil County Maryland could be awarded up to $1,000.00. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or better and be attending post-secondary or vocational/trade school in the Fall of 2025. 

This year, the NABSTMC™ – Aberdeen, MD Chapter will award three (3) scholarships:

• Two (2) $1,000.00

• One (1) $500.00

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​Please click on "Apply Now", read the requirements thoroughly, and respond to deadline in a timely manner to avoid disqualification. All applications must be submitted no later than June 30, 2025. Scholarship applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on June 30, 2025.

 

Scholarship awardees will be notified by written correspondence on the results by July 10, 2025.
 
Please feel free to reach out to the Scholarship Committee Chair, Ms. Ruanda Sneed at onyxbsmc@gmail.com with any questions you may have. Wishing all applicants a blessed and prosperous 2025!