Scholarships

Merit Scholarship Program

This AABLC Scholarship recognizes outstanding African American high school seniors who have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists students in their pursuit of higher education.

Eligibility Requirements

The recipient of the scholarship must:

Be a student in good standing at the high school and must have maintained an overall 2.75 GPA and above. Good standing is defined as acceptable citizenship and attendance.
Have demonstrated community service (for example school, faith-based or civic organizations, or employers).
Will be attending an accredited post-secondary educational program during the following academic year.
Preference would be given to an employee or child of an employee of a business or organization that is a current member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Children of the chamber staff, AABLC Board, or the scholarship selection committee are ineligible.

Life Long Learner Scholarship

This AABLC scholarship recognizes African American adult learners who wish to attend a higher education institution and who have graduated from high school at least one year ago. These individuals have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists individuals in their pursuit of higher education and their desire to assist other young women in reaching their full leadership potential after post-secondary graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

The recipient of the scholarship must:

Be an employee or a spouse/domestic partner of a business or organization that is a current member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber staff, AABLC Board members, and the scholarship selection committee are ineligible.*
Provide a recommendation letter from her (or spouse/domestic partner) employer
Have demonstrated community service
Will be attending an accredited post-secondary educational program during the following academic year

How to Apply

Complete ALL requested information on the application form. You need not be accepted at a school before applying for the scholarship. Submit the application to your Guidance Counselor for their endorsement and they will forward the application to the African American Business Leaders Council Scholarship Selection Committee.

Applications must be submitted by March 30, 2024. Final evaluation may involve an in-person interview with the scholarship selection committee. Scholarships will be announced in May 2024.

Application

Section A: Basic Information

Name *

First

Last

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) *

Phone Number *

Email *

High School *

Parent or Guardian Information (if completing Merit Scholarship Application)

Name *

First

Last

Relationship to Applicant *

Address *

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Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone Number *

Email *

Employer *

Position *

Employer Information (if completing Life Long Learner Application)

Company *

Position *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone Number *

Email *

How are you affiliated with this employer: *

My employer Spouse/domestic partner's employer

Spouse's name *

Spouse's position *

I have applied to (list institutions): *

My course of study will be: *

I have: *

Been accepted by (name(s) of institution) Been placed on a waiting list by (name(s) of institution) Not heard at this time from (name(s) of institution)

Section B: Extracurricular Activities

Please list all activities, awards, honors, clubs and special recognition earned through school, employment, and or other community service activities.

School *

Community *

Employment *

Explain how receiving this scholarship will affect your ability to be successful in college *

Section C: Personal References

If completing Merit Scholarship Application

Please upload a personal reference(s). References may include your employer, teacher, coach, etc. Please include reference's name, telephone number, and their relationship to the applicant.

Upload Reference *

Max file size: 20MB

If completing Life Long Learner Scholarship Application

Please upload a personal reference(s) EXCLUDING family and employer.

Upload Reference *

Max file size: 20MB

Section D: Essay

Essay may be typed and attached to the application. It must be 300 words max. Please use specific examples.

1. Please explain how you plan to assist others in reaching their full leadership potential and how you will improve the quality of life in your community following graduation from a post-secondary institution.

Upload Essay *

Max file size: 20MB

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african american business leaders council scholarships

Merit Scholarship Program

Eligibility Requirements

Life Long Learner Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Application

Section A: Basic Information

Section B: Extracurricular Activities

Section C: Personal References

Section D: Essay