American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship

The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) 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. 

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(3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale).

· Be a graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities.

· Plan to major in business, engineering, technology, mathematics or physical science fields.

· Demonstrate financial need, if selected as a candidate for the National Scholarship process.

· Be a member of one of the underrepresented minority groups (African American, Hispanic or Native American) in the sciences and related areas of technology.

Awards

The Birmingham Chapter of AABE will award its Premier Scholarship in the amount of $5,000.  The top winner’s application is forwarded to compete for a Southeast Regional Award of $3,000 (The Southeast Region is one of six AABE Regions).  Additionally, a Premier Award of $5,000 is given annually to the candidate who is judged to demonstrate the most outstanding achievement and promise.  National Awards are made to the students upon presentation of proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university.  Distribution of local chapter awards are made at the discretion of the local chapter upon proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university. 

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) official proof of ACT or SAT scores; (4) two letters of reference; (5) parent(s)/ guardian(s) please provide one of the following official verifications of income:  copy of a signed Previous Year’s tax return or a verified FAFSA form; and (6) a completed checklist.  Please redact Social Security Numbers from any documents.

 In lieu of mailing, complete application packages may also be scanned and emailed (by the due date) to the following email address:  apjuett@southernco.com or jennefer.whisenhunt@elpaso.com .

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Complete application packages MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 11, 2011 and submitted to the local AABE Chapter listed below.  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.

Click HERE for the application.

Mail application to:

American Association of Blacks in Energy - Birmingham Chapter

Attn:  Scholarship Committee

P. O. Box 3035

Birmingham, AL  35202