FBLA grants access to a number of scholarships sponsored by colleges, non-affiliated organizations, and by FBLA itself. These scholarships are a great way to receive financial aid for college. They also provide an outlet to showcase your achievements in high school and in FBLA while providing you with recognition. Some of the scholarships offered to FBLA members are described in detail below. Be sure to note the deadlines for each one so you can apply and meet all requirements accordingly. The full list of scholarships can be found using this link: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/fbla/membership-benefits/scholarships/.
FBLA DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADER SCHOLARSHIP
The deadline for this scholarship is April 1st of every year. The FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship recognizes individual FBLA members who have shown significant achievement and commitment to the FBLA organization. To apply, you must complete an application form, include a cover page detailing FBLA activities, send a resume centered around FBLA achievements and successes, and attach a letter of recommendation. All of these must be sent to the national FBLA office. The number of FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship winners depends on the status of the FBLA scholarship fund. The minimum amount of money awarded is $500. The first half of the money will be awarded during NLC while the other half will be awarded upon membership to Phi Beta Lambda.
KNOWLEDGE MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP
The deadline for this scholarship can be found on their website. This scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors who are in business and finance classes, have an interest in these fields, and have shown accomplishment in the use of technology within business and finance activities. The nomination form and other relevant documents can also be found on their website. Only one winner will be selected for this scholarship, and the award money is $2000.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
The deadline for this scholarship is April 1st of every year. The National Technical Honor Society scholarship recognizes students with accomplishment in career and technical education. Some of the eligibility requirements for this award are that you must be in at least 10th grade, you must go to a school that has an active National Technical Honor Society chapter, and you must be a committed member of both the National Technical Honor Society and FBLA. The application form can be found on the national FBLA website. Two winners will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship each. The scholarship money can be only used for post-secondary education and will be sent to the student’s college or university of choice.
