National Black MBA Association - St. Louis Chapter Scholarship

The National Black MBA Association – St. Louis Chapter (NBMBAA-STL) is committed to empowering Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs through education, leadership development, and career advancement. Each year, our chapter awards the NBMBAA-STL Academic Scholarship to outstanding high school seniors and undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and community engagement. The 2025 scholarship continues our mission of investing in the next generation of leaders by providing financial support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.

This award will be made in October 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester.

Eligibility Criteria

  • High School Senior from the Class of 2025 with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale who reside in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area OR
  • Undergraduate & Graduate Applicants with a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale currently enrolled in college or graduate school during the 2025-2026 school year
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be Black or of African American descent
  • Reside in the Greater St. Louis region:
    – MO Counties – Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Warren, Washington
    – IL Counties – Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair

Award Amounts
$1,000 – High School Senior 2025
$1,450 – Undergraduate + $50 NBMBAA membership
$1,900 – Graduate- $100 NBMBAA membership

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

Contact support@myscholarshipcentral.org with any questions.

Award
Varies
Deadline
09/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload a recent photo of yourself. Make sure it is a professional looking headshot.

  2. Class of 2025 Personal Essay (500 words)

     

    Choose 1 of the following topics

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

    2. How has your financial situation impacted your educational journey, and how will this scholarship make a difference?

  3. Class of 2025 Applicants only: Please list extracurricular, leadership and/or community activities in which you are involved.
    • 1. Organization
    • 2. Dates of participation
    • 3. Activity
    • 4. Position held
  4. Class of 2025 Applicants only: Upload a letter of acceptance from your college.

  5. Undergraduate Personal Essay (1000 words)

    Choose 1 of the following topics

    1. What social issue do you feel passionately about, and how have you taken action to address it?

    2. What are your long-term career aspirations, and how do you plan to make an impact in your chosen field?

  6. Graduate Personal Essay (1000 words)

    Choose 1 of the following topics

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

    2. How do you plan to address the ethical implications of technological advancements - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) in your field?

  7. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: 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.
  8. For information purposes only: How did you learn about this scholarship opportunity?
  9. 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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