Scholarships

Berkeley College
Catawba College Business Scholars Scholarship
CIA Scholarship
Cumberland University
Economics for Leaders
FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship
Johnson & Wales University
Knowledge Matters
McPherson College
Mount Ida College
MSOE Rader School of Business
National Technical Honor Society
NCCPAP/AICPA Scholarship
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards
Northwood University Business Club Scholarship
Nova Southeastern University
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Rasmussen College
The Robertson Scholars Program
University of the Ozarks
Webber International University Scholarship

Berkeley College
Berkeley College offers multiple scholarships of varying amounts to FBLA students. The awards are available to full-time students. For an application, call the admissions office at the Berkeley College campus of your choice.

Campus choices are:

Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY 718-637-8600	Garret Mountain West Paterson, NJ        973.278.5400		Newark Newark, NJ 973.642.3888		Paramus Paramus, NJ        201.967.9667
	Woodbridge Woodbridge, NJ 732.750.1800		Midtown Manhattan New York, NY 212.986.4343		White Plains White Plains, NY 914.694.112

Catawba College, in historic Salisbury, North Carolina, offers scholarships of varied amounts each year to recognize well qualified students interested in pursuing a business degree at Catawba College. Students involved in FBLA are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The Ralph W. Ketner School of Business at Catawba College has an outstanding business program offering concentrations in Accounting, Management, Economics, Information Systems, Marketing, and Sustainable Business. A committed faculty, active Business Advisory Board, and close proximity to Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and the North Carolina Research Campus allow students to pursue their studies while engaging in rewarding internships and service work through experiential learning. Business Scholars enjoy special activities (see http://www.catawba.edu/businessscholars). The number of scholarships each year depends on program funding. The award can be combined with other scholarship offers from the college and is renewable for four years.

Criteria:
•    Minimum high school grade point average of 3.0
•    Completed application for FBLA Scholarship
•    Letter of recommendation from FBLA chapter adviser
•    Completed application to Catawba College

To request an application for the Catawba College Business Scholars Scholarship and for Catawba College please contact us by completing the short form at http://www.catawba.edu/businessscholars/fbla. 

Application Deadline:  April 30, 2012

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Undergraduate Scholar Program
The CIA is offering their Undergraduate Scholar Program (Stokes) to members of FBLA. If you’re looking for a career experience in a dynamic environment, here’s your opportunity. The program offers you an unmatched chance to contribute to the mission of the CIA before you graduate. You will complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while applying your academic skills to assisting CIA intelligence professionals.
 
Criteria:
·       Must be a U.S. citizen
·       Must be a high school senior at the time of application
·       Must be 18 years old by April 1, 2012
·       Must be planning to enroll in a 4- or 5- year college program
·       Must have a combined SAT score of 1500 (1000 math and 500 verbal) or 21 on the ACT
·       Must demonstrate financial need; household income cannot exceed $70,000 for a family of up to four,
        or $80,000 for a family of five or more
·       Must be able to successfully complete thorough security and medical examinations
·       Must be able to work in the Washington, DC area
·       If selected, must be able to attend an orientation and report for your first work tour in Summer 2012.
        CIA will pay the cost of transportation between your school and the Washington, DC area each
        summer.
·       Must agree to continue your employment with the CIA for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of
        your college sponsorship
 
Benefits Received:
·       An annual salary; health insurance; life insurance; and retirement
·       $18,000 a year for tuition, mandatory fees, and books
 
Application period:  August 1 through October 15
 
Apply online at http://www.cia.gov

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Economics for Leaders
Each summer the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) offer the Economics for Leaders program. This program provides high school juniors with an exceptional opportunity to learn economics and leadership through interactive games and simulations. These weeklong camps are held at some of the country's most prestigious universities and taught by actual university economics professors.

Application Deadline: March 1

Individual Award: The Foundation for Teaching Economics provides scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, housing, and meals for the week-long event. Participants must pay a $125-$500 program fee, travel costs, and incidental spending money.

Eligibility: Open to national and state dues-paid members who are high school juniors.

Application Procedure: You may apply online at www.fte.org.

FTE also has programs for advisers available through the above Web site.

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FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding FBLA members for their activity and involvement in the association. The number of scholarships given depends on yearly contributions to the FBLA scholarship fund.

Receipt Deadline: April 1

Individual Award: Minimum of $500; half will be awarded at the NLC and the other half upon joining Phi Beta Lambda.

Eligibility: Open to graduating FBLA members who plan to pursue a postsecondary education and become actively involved in Phi Beta Lambda at the postsecondary level. Applicants must be dues-paid members of FBLA. FBLA members must have achieved the Leader or America level of the Business Achievement Awards (BAA) Program.

Application Procedure: Each application must be accompanied by a one-page cover letter summarizing FBLA, business, leadership, and community activities; a résumé outlining FBLA activities and educational achievements; and letter of recommendation, from a chapter adviser, a teacher or business/community leader. Applications must meet all of the criteria to be considered.

Applicants must submit four copies of the form and all accompanying documentation in four separate manila file folders labeled with the student’s name, school, and state. These materials must arrive at the National Center on or before April 1.

FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Application Form

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Johnson & Wales University

Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a recognized leader in career education offering accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education to more than 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 93 countries. By integrating academics and professional skills, related work experiences, leadership opportunities and career services, JWU prepares driven students who are seeking a competitive advantage in the global economy. More than 83,000 alumni from 140 countries pursue careers around the world. Campuses are located Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C.  Scholarships up to full tuition are available to FBLA members.  Students who complete an application for admission to Johnson & Wales and indicate their FBLA membership will not only be applying for admission to Johnson & Wales, they will be applying for the National Student Organizations scholarship program and all its benefits. For questions or more information please call the Johnson & Wales National Student Organizations office at 800.DIAL.JWU (800.342.5598 ext. 2345). Visit www.jwu.edu for more information.

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• Must submit a one-page essay detailing experiences/activities with FBLA and why it has
      enhanced your education.
• Complete scholarship application form.
• Complete application for admission to McPherson College. Visit www.mcpherson.edu for
      the online application.

Mount Ida College
Mount Ida College is pleased to offer scholarships to members of FBLA-PBL. Active members of FBLA-PBL shall be eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their full-time undergraduate degree pursuit at Mount Ida College.

Eligibility:  Active members of FBLA-PBL that are applying as either a new student or transfer student to study in any full-time undergraduate program of study at Mount Ida College shall be considered eligible for the FBLA-PBL scholarship.

Criteria: Students must be active members of FBLA-PBL and indicate their involvement on their application for admission. Students should include information about any leadership positions held and community service activities performed as a member of FBLA-PBL.

Application Deadline: Students that are accepted to Mount Ida College prior to May l each year shall be eligible for this scholarship.

Application Form: The application for admission to Mount Ida College can be accessed through www.mountida.edu and clicking the Apply for Admission link.

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MSOE Rader School of Business
To be considered for a $1,000 MSOE Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) scholarship, a student must apply for and be accepted to one of MSOE's Rader School of Business programs (Business Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Technical Information). The student must also indicate they have participated in FBLA during high school as well as have a 3.00 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale. The student must submit a letter of recommendation from his/her FBLA adviser to their MSOE admissions counselor in order to receive the scholarship. It is a four-year, renewable scholarship.

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National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is offering a $1,000 scholarship exclusively for FBLA members.

Eligibility:  Applicant must be a dues-paid member of FBLA and a member in good standing of NTHS.

Application Receipt Deadline:  April 1

Criteria:
•    To apply, schools must have an active NTHS chapter, which includes submission of a charter
      application and approval from the school administration.
•    Applicants must be in 10th grade or higher (scholarship will be held for three (3) years).
•    Scholarship may only be used for post-secondary education.
•    Scholarship funds will be sent to the winner’s chosen post-secondary school after he/she is enrolled at
      that institution.
•    A fully completed application must be submitted by the deadline date. Applications with incomplete
      information will be void.

Click here to download the application form.

Please Note:  In addition to the scholarships that NTHS is providing exclusively for FBLA-PBL, NTHS provides the Jon H. Poteat Scholarships. All members in good standing of NTHS are eligible for these scholarships. Around $100,000 in $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 11-12 school year. Go to www.nths.org and click on Scholarships to complete an on-line application.

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NCCPAP/AICPA Scholarship
The National Conference of CPA Practitioners, Inc. (NCCPAP) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) provide scholarships to outstanding high school seniors planning to pursue a career as certified public accountants.

Application Deadline: December 15

Individual Award: These scholarships are competitive merit-based awards of $1,000.

Eligibility: High school seniors who have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and have applied to or been accepted at a two or four-year college. Students must be enrolled as full-time students.

Application Procedure: Go to www.nccpap.org and click “Scholarships” at the left of the home page to obtain a scholarship application form.

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NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation provides a minimum of 400 nonrenewable scholarships each year ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who will be entering their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college, or technical institute in the fall of 2012. Students must be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit/initiative, have been running their own small business, or be the child of an NFIB member.

Criteria:
•    The application process is in two phases, October 1, 2011 at midnight–December 15, 2011. If an applicant is selected as a semi-finalist, final materials will be due late January–March 7, 2012.
•    Applicants may apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning late October, 2011. Applications will be accepted between late October 2011 and December 15, 2011. Semi-finalist materials will be due late January–March 1, 2012. Please direct any questions to the Young Entrepreneurship Foundation at 202-314-2000 or e-mail yef@nfib.org.

Any questions, contact senior program manager, Molly Young, at molly.young@nfib.org or 202.314.2042.

Deadline:  Open

Northwood is a nationally known and respected private university offering a variety of degree programs in business related fields. They work with the nation’s business and academic leaders to build degree programs and classes that are forward minded. As a result their students:
•    Start classes in their major day one!
•    Take classes directed to their future.
•    Enjoy learning from top-quality faculty who know the business world from experience- not just books!
•    Are among the best prepared college students for their career search

Please feel free to schedule a campus visit at any of our campuses at http://www.northwood.edu/forms/admissions/schedulevisit. 

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Nova Southeastern University
Student members of FBLA are invited to apply for the Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholarship Program at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Students selected for one of the 25 spots in the program, will receive a $10,000 scholarship annually for up to four years of continuous undergraduate enrollment at NSU. Program information and the application/selection process is available at http://www.nova.edu/studentleadership/razorsedge.

The Razor's Edge Program recruits students from all over the U.S.A. and beyond and is designed for student leaders who will be entering college as first time in college freshmen. Program selection is highly competitive and candidates will have already demonstrated a commitment to leading and making an impact both in their schools and in their local communities. Participants must also have the desire to continuously improve their leadership abilities by learning about leadership in the classroom, applying those lessons in their daily lives, and by taking on leadership roles on campus and beyond. Razor's Edge participants understand that leadership is not only about one's self, it's also about helping others achieve.

Deadline: The Priority Review deadline date is Friday, December 2nd, 2011, however applications will be accepted until Sunday, January 29th, 2012.

Contact the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at 954-262-7195 or email razorsedge@nova.edu with any questions you may have.

Nova Southeastern University is the seventh largest not-for-profit, independent university in the nation currently enrolling 28,000 students and located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We offer 40 undergraduate majors of study, state of the art residence halls, and 11 NCAA sports teams.

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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School  #
Penn Commercial is offering two (2) scholarships for high school seniors who are members of FBLA entering an associate degree program of study at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School.

Application Deadline:  March 31

Eligibility: Open to any high school senior meeting qualifications consisting of FBLA participation and past academic records as requested on the application form.

Basis for Selection: The top five (5) applicants will be evaluated by a five-member committee from Penn Commercial. Selection will be based on academic record, FBLA participation, and overall evaluation (student’s goals, commitment, success potential, financial need, and interview success).

Award Amount: The FBLA scholarship will amount to 30 percent of tuition per quarter in the program being offered by the school. This award will be credited to the student’s account by the financial aid department. Recipient must maintain a 2.0 GPA and 85 percent attendance, or the scholarship is forfeited. The award must be used within one year.

Aggregate Award Volume: The aggregate award volume shall not exceed 30% of tuition per quarter in any two business department programs annually.

Application Procedure: To obtain a scholarship application, contact Penn Commercial Business/Technical School Admissions Department at 724-222-5330 or 1-888-309-7484. For more information on Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, visit http://www.penncommercial.edu

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Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology is sponsoring one scholarship for $2,000 for an incoming freshman who enrolls as a full-time degree-seeking student in a bachelors degree major within Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Business and Computer Technologies. Recipients must enroll at Penn College within one (1) year of high school graduation and agree to become a member of their Phi Beta Lambda chapter while enrolled. Contact the admissions office for enrollment and the financial aid office for submission of the scholarship application.

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Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI) proudly supports the efforts of FBLA and encourages members to apply for a PTI scholarship. PTI is providing three (3) $6,000 scholarships for FBLA members. 

Application Deadline: March 2, 2012

Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior and an active member of FBLA to apply for the scholarship.

Criteria:
•    Recipients must apply their scholarship to either July 2012 or October 2012 PTI enrollment.
•    Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to earn $6,000 partial tuition scholarship renewal for their second PTI 
      year in the associate degree programs.

For an application contact Vincent Gratteri at 800-644-7784, x5323 or ask your PTI admissions coordinator.

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Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College is Regionally accredited and offers degrees in a variety of in-demand areas.  Active FBLA members are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition to Rasmussen College.  Candidates are required to submit a letter of recommendation from their FBLA advisor.  This letter should be sent to the candidates Program Manager.  For more information email TJ Ward at TJ.Ward@Rasmussen.edu or call 813-435-3601

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The Robertson Scholars Program
The Robertson Scholars Program is a full merit scholarship program at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that brings together outstanding young individuals from around the world who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strength of character, high academic potential, and the desire to positively impact their community. With unparalleled access to two renowned universities, a series of unique summer enrichment experiences, and individualized mentoring and coaching from a dedicated program staff, Robertson Scholars benefit from numerous opportunities during their four years that enable them to fully realize their leadership potential. For more information, please visit our website at www.robertsonscholars.org.

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University of the Ozarks
University of the Ozarks provides two (2) $2,500 renewable scholarships for students who enroll as degree-seeking students in a bachelor’s degree program. Scholarships are automatically renewed each year for students who maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Eligibility: Eligible students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 24. Applicants must submit a personal essay, and qualifying students must complete a personal interview before receiving the scholarship.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

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Application Deadline: Ongoing

Award Amount: $500 per semester, renewable

Eligibility: Open to any FBLA member enrolling at WIU. Applicants must be a dues-paid member of FBLA-PBL and must agree to be an active PBL member at WIU. WIU has set up a “Millionaire Points” program in which scholarship award winners must participate. Winners who qualify at PBL district competition will have their participation, room, and board paid at the PBL state competition. Winners qualifying at state will have their participation, room, and board paid at the PBL national competition. Scholarship award winners will be asked to sign a contract each year vowing their PBL participation.