National Black MBA Association - St. Louis Chapter Scholarship

The National Black MBA Association – St. Louis Chapter award scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement. Our mission is to invest in the next generation of leaders by providing financial support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.

The scholarship award will be presented to the recipients in July 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Reside in the Greater St. Louis Region: St. Louis City, MO Counties – Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren, Washington; East St. Louis City -IL Counties – Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair
  • GPA – 3.0 or higher
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be Black or African-American descendant
  • Majoring in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting

Award Amounts
Undergraduate – $1,500
*Graduate – $2,500
*For Graduate award only: Membership is included in the award and deducted from the scholarship amount

The recipient may be asked to meet with the NBMBAA St. Louis Chapter Scholarship Committee for an official presentation of the scholarship award.

Contact Scholarship@blackmbastl.org with any questions.

Award
$1,500-$2,500
Deadline
05/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload a recent photo of yourself. Make sure it is a professional headshot.
  2. Please indiciate the level of funding you are applying. Please pay close attention to the essay question and answer to your corresponding funding level.
  3. Undergraduate (1000 words – choose one question)

    A. How do you plan to use your education to contribute to your community or society at large?

    B. How has your financial situation impacted your educational journey? How will this scholarship make a difference?

  4. Graduate (1000 words – choose one question)

    A. In what ways do you plan to use your advanced education to drive innovation, equity, and sustainability within your chosen field or community?

    B. How do you plan to address the ethical implications of technological advancements – particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your field?

  5. For information purposes only: How did you learn about this scholarship opportunity?
  6. NATIONAL BLACK MBA REQUIREMENT: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  7. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the administrators of this scholarship and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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