College and Scholarship Information

COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NOVEMBER 19, 2012

FBLA Scholarships

Below is information about scholarships offered by FBLA, a participating sponsor specifically for FBLA members, or by organizations that provide recognition for which FBLA members would be well suited. If you have additional questions, e-mail [email protected] .

ALL THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS PLUS MORE CAN BE FOUND AT THIS WEBSITE: http://www.fbla.org/web/page/597/sectionid/587/pagelevel/2/fbla.asp

Beauty Changes Lives

Beauty Changes Lives scholarships provide tuition funding support for individuals planning careers in cosmetology, esthetics, nails, barbering, and massage. The scholarships, valued at $2,000, are awarded by the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation to attend an American Association of Cosmetology Schools member school.

Applicants must submit a one-to-three minute video or an essay (maximum 500 words) addressing the following questions: How does a career in beauty change lives? How do you plan to change lives as a beauty and wellness professional?

Information on applying for a Beauty Changes Lives scholarship is available at http://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships/. The deadline for their first round of scholarships is 11:59 EST on December 3, 2012.

Cumberland University Cumberland University will provide up to five renewable $2,000 scholarships available to qualified FBLA members who enroll at Cumberland University. Application Receipt Deadline: March 1, 2013 Criteria: • Minimum high school grade point average of 3.25. A copy of high school transcript(s) must accompany the Application for FBLA Scholarship. • ACT score of 25 or above. A copy of the ACT score must accompany the Application. • Completed personal essay (see application). • Completed Application for FBLA Scholarship • Applications must be received by March 1, 2012. No applications will be considered after this date. Selection Process: Selection will be based on (1) the Application for FBLA Scholarship, (2) high school grade point average, (3) ACT score, and (4) personal essay.

How to Apply: Click HERE for a copy of the Application and follow all instructions. Go to Top Economics for Leaders (EFL)

EFL is a selective summer program held on college campuses across the country. The week-long residential program is open to high school students who have completed their junior year and teaches young leaders how to 1) integrate economics into the process of decision-making, 2) be conversant with the economic concepts shaping the global economy, 3) foster a commitment to continued learning about economics and leadership, and 4) become a more effective leader. EFL is a program of the Foundation for Teaching Economics, whose mission is to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues. Most program expenses are cover by FTE: the only costs not covered are an administrative fee (site specific) and transportation to and from the site. Visit www.fte.org to see sites, dates, and deadlines. College credit is available.

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. Criteria: Open to graduating FBLA members who plan to pursue a post-secondary education and become actively involved in PBL at the postsecondary level. • Must be a dues-paid member of FBLA. • Must have achieved the Leader or America level of the Business Achievement Awards (BAA). • Must submit Distinguished Business Leader Interactive Scholarship Form (link is below). • The completed form and a one-page cover letter summarizing FBLA-PBL, business, leadership, and community activities, a resume outlining FBLA-PBL activities and educational achievements, and one letter of recommendation from a chapter adviser, a teacher, or a business/community leader must be submitted to the national center. • 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 Knowledge Matters

The Virtual Business Scholarship is an annual scholarship available to business, marketing, and personal finance students currently enrolled in their junior or senior year of high school throughout the country. To be eligible for nomination by their teachers, students must exhibit excellence in business, marketing or personal finance classes and show interest and accomplishment in the use of technologies within these subjects. One national winner will be selected and awarded $2,000. To request your state code, e-mail [email protected].

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

Eligibility: Applicant must be a dues-paid member of FBLA-PBL 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.

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. Over $125,000 in $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 12-13 school year. Go to www.nths.org and click on Scholarships to complete an on-line application.

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.

For more information, please call 888.488.5400.

Go to Top NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation provides 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 2013. Students must be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit/initiative and have been running their own small business.

Criteria: The application process is in two phases. The first phase begins in late October 2012 through December 31, 2012. If applicants are selected as a semi-finalist, the second materials will be due late January–March 1, 2013. Applicants may apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning late October, 2012. Please direct any questions to the Young Entrepreneurship Foundation at 202-314-2042 or e-mail [email protected].

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