AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Through various awards and scholarships, FBLA Middle School is a great way to be recognized for your achievements.
RECOGNITIONS
SCHOLARSHIP
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The National Leadership Conference (NLC) Scholarship is a program designed to help fund conference and travel-related costs for FBLA Middle 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.
Not sure if you’re attending NLC? Apply anyway! If you’re unable to attend, scholarship funds will be distributed to another applicant.
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
Dressed to Impress!
FBLA’s professional attire grant program for students
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 p.m. Eastern time.
Criteria & Application Information:
In order to complete the application in its entirety, FBLA Middle School students must complete the application with an adviser.
For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions found here.
Applications for the 2023-24 Dressed to Impress Scholarship closed October 15, 2023.