THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
2022 ELC Scholarship Program
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship S I G N AT U R E S C H O L A R S H I P
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship was created in honor of The Executive Leadership Council’s first President and CEO and noted founding member. The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship is open to ambitious undergraduate Black male students who are enrolled in one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Three (3) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.
INSTITUTION TYPE
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
GPA REQUIREMENT
2.3 - 2.79
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior
MAJOR
Open to all majors
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Ann Fudge Scholarship S I G N AT U R E S C H O L A R S H I P
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Named for the first woman chair of The Executive Leadership Council and former chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam Brands, the Ann Fudge Scholarship is open to ambitious undergraduate Black female students who are enrolled in one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Three (3) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.
INSTITUTION TYPE
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
GPA REQUIREMENT
2.3 - 2.79
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior
MAJOR
Open to all majors
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Award for Excellence in Business Commentary Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college. Top undergraduate students are invited to compete in a national writing competition focused on business trends, issues and insights. Six (6) scholarship awardees will receive a one-time, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters.
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
2.8 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior
MAJOR
Open to all majors, preference given to business related disciplines
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
1-year scholarship award
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Bank of America Power to Soar Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Bank of America, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Six (6) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need based scholarship in the amount of $11,350 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
INSTITUTION TYPE
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.2 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore or Junior
MAJOR
Open to all majors, preference given to finance and technology related disciplines
AWARD AMOUNT
$11,350 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Bristol Myers Squibb Next Generation Leaders Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. Six (6) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.2 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior
MAJOR
Business or STEM
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Brunswick Corporation Undergraduate Scholarship and Leadership Development Program PROGRAM SPONSOR PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by the Brunswick Corporation, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in STEM or marketing. There will be a preference for applicants from the following institutions: Chicago State University, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Lake Forest College or Loyola University Chicago. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising juniors currently classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission. Two (2) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $12,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for two academic years. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Selected scholarship recipients will also receive the opportunity to intern with Brunswick Corporation at Brunswick’s headquarters office in the Chicago metropolitan area during the summer of the Scholar’s rising junior year and/or summer of the Scholar’s rising senior year. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
Any four-year accredited college or university, preference given to students attending Chicago State University, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Lake Forest College or Loyola University Chicago
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Junior
MAJOR
STEM or Marketing
AWARD AMOUNT
$12,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Includes Internship placement summer of junior or senior year
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Chevron Executive Leadership Council Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Chevron, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in business or STEM related field. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores currently classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission. Five (5) scholarship awardees will receive a three-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $20,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for three academic years. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of each academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore
MAJOR
Business or STEM
AWARD AMOUNT
$20,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
3-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising juniors currently classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission. Five (5) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $8,245 per year to assist with educational expenses for two academic years. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Junior
MAJOR
Business or STEM
AWARD AMOUNT
$8,245 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
HSBC Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by HSBC Bank USA, N.A, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores and juniors currently classified as freshmen and sophomores at the time of their application submission. Eight (8) scholarship awardees will receive a one-time, need-based scholarship in the amount of $17,500 to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters.
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.2 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore or Junior
MAJOR
Finance or STEM
AWARD AMOUNT
$17,500 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
1-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Johnson & Johnson Scholarship and Career Development Program PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in business, STEM or health-related fields. This scholarship is open to rising juniors currently classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission. Ten (10) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $8,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for two academic years. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s). Selected scholarship recipients will also receive the opportunity to intern with Johnson & Johnson during the summer of the Scholar’s rising senior year.
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Junior
MAJOR
Business, STEM or health-related majors
AWARD AMOUNT
$8,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Internships will not be required, but may be offered.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Linde Engineers of Tomorrow Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Linde, this scholarship is awarded to high achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in mechanical or chemical engineering fields. Three (3) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior
MAJOR
Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Moody’s Ray McDaniel Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Moody’s, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEMrelated field. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores currently classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission. Eight (8) scholarship awardees will receive a three-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for three academic years. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of each academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore
MAJOR
Business or STEM
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
3-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Nationwide Future Leaders Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Nationwide, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Data Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and other business disciplines, IT/Technology, Actuarial Science, HR/Organizational Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems or related fields to the aforementioned areas. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores currently classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission. Five (5) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $12,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for two academic years. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
INSTITUTION TYPE
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore
MAJOR
Risk Management and Insurance, Data Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and other business disciplines, IT/ Technology, Actuarial Science, HR/Organizational Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems or related fields
AWARD AMOUNT
$12,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Synchrony Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Synchrony, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college. This scholarship is open to rising juniors and seniors currently classified as sophomores and juniors at the time of their application submission. Six (6) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Junior or Senior
MAJOR
Open to all majors
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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Otsuka Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Otsuka, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising juniors and seniors currently classified as sophomores and juniors at the time of their application submission. Two (2) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Junior or Senior
MAJOR
Business or STEM, preference given to students pursuing a graduate degree in Business, Psychology, Human Resources, Information Technology/ Computer Science, Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical), Mathematics/Statistics, Data & Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Bioengineering degrees.
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Protecting Black Voices Scholarship S I G N AT U R E S C H O L A R S H I P
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship was created to upport students committed to civic responsibility and community engagement. This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in history, political science, communications, media, journalism or related majors. Two (2) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
Any four-year accredited college or university
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior
MAJOR
History, Political Science, Communications, Media, Journalism
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
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2022 ELC Graduate Scholarships
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2022 ELC GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Otsuka Scholarship PROGRAM SPONSOR
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sponsored by Otsuka, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving graduate Black students pursuing an advanced degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to incoming and current graduate students. Four (4) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college or university and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
PROGRAM LEVEL
Graduate (ex: MA, MBA, J.D., PhD)
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Incoming or current graduate student
AREA OF FOCUS
Business or STEM, preference given to students pursuing a graduate degree in Business, Psychology, Human Resources, Information Technology/ Computer Science, Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical), Mathematics/Statistics, Data & Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Bioengineering degrees.
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
INTERNSHIP
Opportunity for internship considered. Placement is not guaranteed.
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2022 ELC GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Protecting Black Voices Scholarship S I G N AT U R E S C H O L A R S H I P
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Protecting Black Voices Graduate Scholarship was created to support students committed to civic responsibility and community engagement. This scholarship is awarded to highachieving graduate Black students pursuing an advanced degree in History, Political Science, Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Policy, Public Administration or related fields. This scholarship is open to incoming and current graduate students. Two (2) scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college or university and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.
PROGRAM LEVEL
Graduate (ex: MA, MPA, J.D., PhD)
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.0 GPA or higher
FALL 2022 CLASSIFICATION
Incoming or current graduate student
AREA OF FOCUS
History, Political Science, Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Policy, Public Administration or related fields
AWARD AMOUNT
$10,000 per academic year
AWARD LENGTH
2-year scholarship award
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