AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Through various awards and scholarships, FBLA is a great way to be recognized for your achievements.

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National Leadership Conference Scholarship

The National Leadership Conference (NLC) Scholarship is a program designed to help fund conference and travel-related costs for FBLA High School members to attend the NLC.

The NLC Scholarship includes a $500 check, plus a complimentary registration to the NLC ($195). Scholarship money must be used for conference and travel-related expenses. Up to 50 scholarships will be awarded each year.

Requirements
Members who wish to be considered for an NLC Scholarship must:

  • Be on record as having paid local, state, and national dues by March 1 of the current program year
  • Submit an application with required accompanying materials by 5:00 PM ET on April 15

Application Materials
Submit the application form and attach the following required materials no later than April 15:

  • PDF of resume outlining the member’s involvement in FBLA. It should also highlight leadership positions held and awards received, whether in FBLA or other organizations.
  • PDF of signed letter of recommendation from the candidate’s local chapter adviser that describes both the applicant’s financial need and how attending the NLC would help them develop personally and professionally.
  • PDF of a one-page essay (double-spaced, Times New Roman/Calibri, 12-point font) addressing the following prompt:
    Share how attending the National Leadership Conference would benefit your personal and professional development and would not be possible without receiving this scholarship.

Timeline
Applicants who receive the scholarship and their advisers will be notified via email by May 5.

Complete Scholarship Guidelines:
NLC Scholarship Guidelines

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 Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship fund.

Amount:
$500

Criteria & Application Information:

  • Open to graduating FBLA High School members who plan to pursue a post-secondary education and become actively involved in FBLA Collegiate at the post-secondary level.
  • Must be a high school senior to apply.
  • Must be dues-paid members of FBLA by March 1.
  • Successful achievement of either the Advocate or Capstone level of the Business Achievement Awards (BAA) program.
  • Must submit Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Form:
    • The completed application form.
    • A one-page cover letter summarizing FBLA, business, leadership, and community activities.
    • A resume outlining FBLA activities and educational achievements.
    • One letter of recommendation from a chapter adviser, a teacher, or a business/community leader.
  • Deadline is April 15 at 11:59 PM ET.

Dressed to Impress

We are excited to announce the opening of the 2023 FBLA Dressed to Impress Applications! FBLA aims to provide business attire for up to three members in each state, one from each of the three student divisions: FBLA Middle School, FBLA High School, and FBLA Collegiate.

Eligibility:

  • Open to all FBLA members in good standing.
  • Must be dues-paid members by the application deadline.
  • Applications must be submitted by October 15, at 11:59 PM ET.

Criteria & Application Information:
In order to complete the application in its entirety, FBLA High School students must complete the application with an adviser. All students must be in good membership standing.

For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions found here.

Applications for the 2023-24 Dressed to Impress Scholarship closed on October 15, 2023

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is pleased to continue our partnership with FBLA by helping to promote their mission, providing two scholarships to active FBLA members who are also current NTHS members in good standing, and providing funding for two FBLA National Conference events each year. NTHS awards over a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships to its members annually and has been the acknowledged leader in recognizing outstanding student achievement in CTE programs across the country for over 30 years. NTHS/FBLA members are also eligible to apply for the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship here.

Criteria:

  • Applicants must be current, dues-paid members of both NTHS & FBLA
  • Funds shall be paid directly to accredited education institutions, certificate organizations, continuing education and/or online programs.
  • Application must include: Letter of recommendations from FBLA chapter adviser and NTHS adviser and 1-2 page resume detailing FBLA & NTHS involvement

Apply:
Apply by April 15: NTHS Scholarship Application

Click here for full guidelines and procedures

As one of the first colleges founded by two women, Gertrude Johnson and Mary Wales, a progressive, experiential education, approach to learning is at our core. Since 1914, our goal has been for students to make the most of their time —to bring out their potential and turn it into a career.  You will be immersed in a curriculum specifically targeted to your field, paired with a diverse liberal arts balance to prepare you in a range of professional fields.

A private, nonprofit, accredited institution with 14,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in Providence and Charlotte, we have cultivated a supportive environment where students and faculty work to bring out the best in each other.

FBLA members are eligible for JWU scholarships up to full tuition. Complete an application to JWU and indicate FBLA membership to be automatically considered for our National Student Organizations scholarship program.

Eligibility:

FBLA members are eligible for JWU scholarships up to full tuition. By completing an application for admission to JWU and indicating FBLA membership, students are automatically considered for our National Student Organizations scholarship program and all its benefits. For questions or more information please call the Johnson & Wales NSO office . Visit admissions.jwu.edu for more information.

Phone: 800.342.5598 ext. 2345

Long Island University is offering a Presidential Scholarship to all FBLA members graduating in 2024.   This is a merit-based scholarship valued at $40,248 per year.

To be considered for this LIU scholarship, you must apply for the Fall 2024 semester and meet specified minimum GPA as well as SAT or ACT test score.*

Freshmen scholarships may be renewed for up to eight consecutive terms of full-time, undergraduate study as long as GPA requirements are met.

If you don’t qualify for the Presidential Scholarship (based on your GPA and test scores), you may be considered for another merit-based scholarship.  Students are automatically considered.  No additional application is required.

To apply, go to LIU.edu/apply or apply on the Common Application.

Use Fee Waiver Code FBLA.

After you submit your application, email [email protected] to let her know you applied.

Any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Avidon, Director of National Recruitment, at 516-299-2634 or [email protected].

*This offer is subject to receipt of final transcripts and official documents. 

Who’s Who

This award honors exemplary FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, state, and national levels. Each state may enter one participant who is a member of an active local chapter and on record as of paying dues by March 1 of the current school year for recognition at the National Leadership Conference. The entry form must be completed by the State Leader or their designee. Criteria for selection of nominees by the state chapter should include:

  • years of participation in FBLA activities
  • extent of participation in state and national conferences
  • contributions to local, state, and national projects
  • and participation in other activities.

Outstanding Chapter Adviser

Each state may nominate one local adviser who will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference for exemplary leadership, significant contributions to the development of FBLA members, and belief in the goals of FBLA and business education.

Gold Seal Chapter: Hollis & Kitty Guy Award of Merit

The Hollis and Kitty Guy Award recognize outstanding local chapters that have actively participated in projects and programs identified with the goals of FBLA. Active local chapters must be nominated by the State Leader or their designee, and be on record in the national center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. Each state may select two chapters or up to 15 percent of its total number of active local chapters, whichever is greater.