Education Scholarship Committee
AABE® Education Scholarship
The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a professional organization of African Americans in the energy industry. Through its Scholarship Program, AABE 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.
This scholarship program awards seven (7) scholarships annually:
Six (6) Regional scholarships at $3,000 each
One (1) National scholarship at $5,000 (this is a reoccurring scholarship for up to 4 years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains enrolled in an eligible major).
2025 AABE National & Regional Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 16, 2025
ELIGIBILITY:
Unweighted academic average of B or better (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Must be a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll the next semester In an accredited college, technical or trade school, or university
Pursuing a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematic (STEM) fields
2025 E. Brenda Lee Scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 5:00pm EST
ELIGIBILITY:
Unweighted academic GPA of 2.0 - 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Must be a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll the next semester following high school graduation in a college or university
Plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematic (STEM) fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector
Must be one of the historically underrepresented minorities (African American, Hispanic or Native American)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant must reside in the state of Michigan.
Applicant's local chapter must be AABE Michigan.