1. I Am The Future
In honor of Black History Month and those who changed history, Regions Bank gives students in St. Louis an opportunity to embrace their own legacies and a chance to win a $5,000 college scholarship by writing about an African-American who inspires them.

2. Who inspires you?
Is there a particular African-American who inspires you? If so, in 500 words or less:
Address how an African-American has been an inspiration in your life.
Discussed the contributions of the African-American individual who has served to inspire and motivate you.

3. Last year’s winners wrote about:
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Martin Luther King Jr.
Ida B. Wells
Former teachers
W.E.B. Du Bois
Jackie Hill-Perry
Michelle Obama
Family members

4. Requirements: Be a high school senior
Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above
Plan to attend an accredited college in the U.S. in the school year
Apply by visiting regions.com/ridingforward