AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Through various awards and scholarships, FBLA is a great way to be recognized for your achievements.
RECOGNITIONS
This award honors exemplary FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, state, and national levels. Each state may enter one participant who is a member of an active local chapter and on record as of paying dues by March 1 of the current school year for recognition at the National Leadership Conference. The entry form must be completed by the State Chairman or designee. Criteria for selection of nominees by the state chapter should include:
- years of participation in FBLA and/or FBLA Collegiate activities
- extent of participation in state and national conferences
- contributions to local, state, and national projects
- and participation in other activities.
Each state may nominate one local adviser who will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference for exemplary leadership, significant contributions to the development of FBLA members, and belief in the goals of FBLA and business education.
GOLD SEAL CHAPTER AWARD OF MERIT
HOLLIS AND KITTY GUY AWARD
The Hollis and Kitty Guy Award recognize outstanding local chapters that have actively participated in projects and programs identified with the goals of FBLA. Active local chapters must be nominated by the state chair and be on record in the national center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. Each state may select two chapters or up to 15 percent of its total number of active local chapters, whichever is greater.
SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is designed to award FBLA and FBLA Middle School members with funding that will serve as a leadership investment to assist members in attending NLC. The scholarship is to be used for conference and travel-related expenses. Up to 50 scholarships will be awarded.
Criteria & Application Information
- Open to FBLA and FBLA Middle School Members who plan to attend NLC.
- Must be dues-paid members as of March 1.
- Must submit NLC Scholarship application.
- The completed application form.
- Applicants must have a cumulative, minimum weighted grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Unofficial transcript must be provided that verifies GPA.
- A resume outlining involvement in FBLA or FBLA Middle School, leadership positions held, and awards received.
- A one-page signed letter of recommendation from the applicant’s local chapter adviser describing the applicant’s qualifications and achievements, and affirming demonstrated financial aid.
- One page essay. The topic: “How has FBLA or FBLA Middle School Enhanced Your Leadership Skills?” Essay must be double spaced and Times New Roman or Calibri 12-point font.
Each NLC scholarship will be $500, plus a complimentary registration to NLC.
April 15, by 5 p.m., Eastern
Complete Scholarship Guidelines:
NLC Scholarship Guidelines
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 Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship fund.
Amount:
$500
Criteria & Application Information:
- Open to graduating FBLA members who plan to pursue a post-secondary education and become actively involved in FBLA Collegiate at the post-secondary level.
- Must be a high school senior to apply.
- Must be dues-paid members of FBLA by March 1.
- Successful achievement of either the Advocate or Capstone level of the Business Achievement Awards (BAA) program.
- Must submit Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Form:
- The completed application form.
- A one-page cover letter summarizing FBLA, business, leadership, and community activities.
- A resume outlining FBLA activities and educational achievements.
- One letter of recommendation from a chapter adviser, a teacher, or a business/community leader.
April 15, 2022
Johnson & Wales University Scholarship
As one of the first colleges founded by two women, Gertrude Johnson and Mary Wales, a progressive, experiential education, approach to learning is at our core. Since 1914, our goal has been for students to make the most of their time —to bring out their potential and turn it into a career. You will be immersed in a curriculum specifically targeted to your field, paired with a diverse liberal arts balance to prepare you in a range of professional fields.
A private, nonprofit, accredited institution with 14,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in Providence, North Miami, Denver, and Charlotte, we have cultivated a supportive environment where students and faculty work to bring out the best in each other.
FBLA members are eligible for JWU scholarships up to full tuition. Complete an application to JWU and indicate FBLA membership to be automatically considered for our National Student Organizations scholarship program.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
The National Technical Honor Society is pleased to continue our partnership with FBLA by helping to promote their mission, providing two scholarships to active FBLA members who are also current NTHS members in good standing, and providing funding for two FBLA National Conference events each year. NTHS awards over a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships to its members annually and has been the acknowledged leader in recognizing outstanding student achievement in CTE programs across the country for over 30 years. NTHS/FBLA members are also eligible to apply for the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship at www.nths.org.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be in 10thgrade or higher.
- Applicant must be current NTHS member for eligibility
- A fully completed application must be submitted by the deadline date or forfeit eligibility.
- Scholarship monies are held up to three (3) years to be used for post-secondary education.
Apply:
Click here to apply: NTHS Scholarship Application
