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 and other misrepresented 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.

Eligibility

Candidates for an AABE scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Have, minimally, an overall “B” academic average and a “B” average in mathematics and science courses.
• Be a graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities.
• Plan to major in approved business, engineering, mathematics and science fields.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be a member of one of the underrepresented minority groups in the sciences and related areas of technology.*

*African-American, Hispanic and Native Americans

Selection

Scholarship recipients-known as AABE Scholars - are determined by the organization’s National Scholarship Committee each spring.  Recipients receive notification of their selection by mail.

Awards

Each year AABE awards six $3,000 scholarships to students representing the Association’s six regions.  Additionally, a Premier Award of $5,000 is given annually to the candidate who is adjudged to demonstrate the most outstanding achievement and promise.  Awards are made directly to the students upon presentation of proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university.  At present, awards are made only on a one-time basis.

Additional chapter scholarships might be available in your city and/or state. Complete application packages and forward to the local AABE Office in your state. Check the local chapter website for the deadline date. Please click on the AABE local chapter websites nearest to your place of residence to find out more information.

The Application Package

Consideration will be given only to candidates submitting complete application packages which include: (1) a completed AABE application form (copies are acceptable); (2) a high school transcript; (3) two letters of reference (one academic, one non-academic); (4) parent(s)/ guardian(s) please provide one of the following official verification of income:  copy of a signed tax return for previous year or W2 or a verified FAFSA form.

Complete application packages MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008 to the local AABE Chapter in your state. Applications returned to the AABE national office or the National Scholarship Committee are in violation of procedures and will not be considered for scholarship support.