The Buffalo Bandits announced the return of the Native American Heritage Scholarship, which will be awarded on Native American Heritage Day presented by Seneca Resorts & Casinos on Saturday, February 24, when the Bandits face the Albany FireWolves.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be of Native American descent and residents of Western New York or Southern Ontario. To be considered, applicants must complete the application form found below, which requests a copy of their most recent transcripts, a letter of recommendation from a faculty sponsor or employer and a one-page essay describing why they should be awarded the scholarship and what it would mean to them. The scholarship is only open to students currently enrolled at or accepted to an accredited college or university.

A selection committee composed of members of the Buffalo Bandits organization will choose the scholarship winner. The winner will then be notified by Wednesday, February 21 and expected to be available to accept the scholarship on Saturday, February 24 at the Bandits’ game against the Albany FireWolves at 7:30 p.m.

All applications must be submitted with all accompanying documentation no later than Friday, February 16.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

PLEASE NOTE: If you are selected for the Native American Heritage Scholarship the check will not be mailed to you but mailed to your current institution.

If you have any questions please reach out to Scott Loffler at [email protected].