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 (under-represented miorities) in energy related fields. By doing so, they help the nation address a critical need and a challenge to our future economic vitality in the world market.
Candidates for an AABE scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Have an overall “B” unweighted academic average (3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale) or higher
- Be a graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities
- Plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematic fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector.
- Be a member of one of a class or group of individuals who has been historically under-represented in the sciences, technology, engineering, and math related disciplines
Consideration will be given only to candidates submitting complete application packages which include:
- a completed AABE application form (copies are acceptable)
- an official high school transcript
- official proof of ACT or SAT scores
- two letters of reference
- a completed checklist
Please remove Social Security Numbers from any documents.
Completed application packages should be scanned and emailed by March 4, 2016 to aabenycscholarshipapp@gmail.com
New York City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo 