Blackwell Scholarship Program

Now Accepting Applications

The 2022-23 Blackwell Scholarship is now open for applicants. The deadline is May 10, 2022.

The Nicsa/William T. Blackwell Scholarship Fund was established to recognize outstanding students of the Nicsa family with financial and social support for postsecondary education. Blackwell Scholars receive up to four years of scholarship support, a mentor from a Nicsa member company, and access to career networking and internship opportunities.

Each year, Nicsa’s Strategic Leadership Forum (SLF) features the Blackwell Scholarship Charity Golf Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament go toward the scholarship fund. 

Mission & Goals

• Provide support for students with financial need
• Raise aspirations and help students succeed through college and beyond
• Support a new generation of professionals as they enter the workforce

Scholarship

• Renewable up to four years for postsecondary education
• Up to $5,000 per year, depending on financial need
• Multiple scholarships awarded per year
• Funded through donations from Nicsa member firms

Mentoring

Each Blackwell Scholar is paired with a volunteer mentor from a Nicsa member company during their tenure in the program. Mentoring will focus primarily on professional development, and can come in many forms of support (e.g., job shadowing, guidance on resumes, job/internship searches and networking).

Internships

Blackwell Scholars who are rising seniors are eligible to apply for summer internships at Nicsa member companies, primarily through existing paid internship opportunities.