Greetings!
The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is a professional association composed of African Americans in the energy industry. Through its scholarship program, the Association seeks to help increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans (underrepresented minorities) in energy related fields. By doing so, we help our nation address a critical need and a challenge to our future economic vitality in the world market.
Scholarships available: The Mid-West region will be awarding up to 10 scholarships of $1500 each for winning students!
Eligibility
To be eligible for a new scholarship, all four (4) of the following requirements must be met:
1. The student must have an unweighted academic average of “B” or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
2. The student must be a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll the next semester following high school graduation in an accredited college or university.
3. The student must plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector.
4. The student must be one of the historically underrepresented minorities in the sciences, technology, engineering and math related disciplines. (African American, Hispanic or Native American)
NOTE: During the application process be sure to select the Mid-West Region and the Illinois (Chicago) Chapter!
Please encourage students you know to apply for this wonderful scholarship opportunity by selecting the link below.
Application deadline is March 15, 2019.
Please email all questions or inquiries to aabechicagoscholarship@gmail.com
Thank you
Cynthia Thomas
AABE Scholarship Chair
