Purpose
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 six (6) eligibility criteria:
- The student must have an unweighted academic average of “B” of better (minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
- Be a graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities. (For Florida Chapter scholarships only, preference will be given to students who plan to attend an accredited college or university in Florida.)
- Plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector.
- Example majors include but are not limited to the following academic disciplines:
- business - business administration, accounting, finance
- physical sciences - physics, chemistry, biology (energy-related/non-medical fields only), astronomy
- technology - computer science
- engineering - mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical, nuclear, environmental, civil, agricultural/biological, industrial, materials science
- mathematics - applied mathematics, all branches of mathematics
- Be a member of one of a class or group of individuals who has been historically underrepresented in the sciences, technology, engineering and math related disciplines. (African American, Hispanic or Native American)
- If applying for the Florida Chapter need-based scholarship, exhibits financial need and meets all other eligibility criteria. (Financial need is not a consideration for other Florida Chapter, regional, and national awards.)
- If applying for any Florida Chapter scholarship, is a Florida resident or resides in an area where the Florida Chapter is the nearest AABE chapter.