Nissan Scholars Program

Scholarship Sponsored by United Negro College Fund

The Nissan Scholars Program has generously decided to award four scholarships, two each for students attending Fisk University and Tennessee State University. In addition to the financial aid, the recipients will also be given the opportunity to intern at Nissan during the summer of 2022.

The scholarship, a one-time award, will provide up to $5,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year.

To be considered for this prestigious opportunity, students must meet the following criteria:

- Be a rising junior or senior at Fisk University or Tennessee State University, with an expected graduation date no earlier than May 2022.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be majoring in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

The application process requires the following:

- Completion of the online student application.
- Submission of a one-page personal statement detailing career interests and goals.
- A current resume.
- An official or unofficial transcript.
- One letter of recommendation.

Please note that the names and contact information of scholarship recipients will be shared with the donor, Nissan, to inform recipients of mentoring and internship opportunities available through the company.

Guidance for Recommendations:

Please adhere to the following guidelines when inviting a reference or recommender. A complete application requires one letter of recommendation. The recommender should not be a family member and the recommendation form must be submitted on or before the deadline.

To allow your recommender ample time to submit their recommendation, please enter their information (name and email) as early as possible. The Application System will prompt you to "Invite References" until your recommender has been invited. This will generate an email to your recommender, notifying them of your application and request for their recommendation. If you need assistance with this process, please refer to the attached supporting document on the right.