We are excited to announce the 2025 3M Scholarship, which is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in business, engineering or technology. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore or Junior
Major: Business, Engineering, Technology
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Accenture Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in engineering or technology. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore or Junior
Major: Engineering, Technology
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Chevron Executive Leadership Council Scholarship is awarded to high achieving undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores.

Scholarship awardees will receive a three-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $15,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.2
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore
Major: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 3 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Coca-Cola's Award for Excellence in Business Commentary is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year pursuing a degree in business, engineering or technology. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising juniors and seniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a one-time, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year.

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Major: Open
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Amount Length: 1 year

We are excited to announce the 2025 Ecolab Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in business, engineering or technology. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore or Junior
Major:Business, Engineering, Technology
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Amount Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship, which was created in honor of The Executive Leadership Council’s first President and CEO and noted founding member. The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship is awarded to ambitious students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate school candidates.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student
Major: Open
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Amount Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Ann Fudge Scholarship, named for the first woman chair of The Executive Leadership Council and former chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam Brands. The 2025 Ann Fudge Scholarship is awarded to ambitious students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate school candidates.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student
Major: Open
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Gilead Sciences Scholarship, which is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in finance, physical and chemistry sciences or health & medical sciences. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore or Junior
Major: Finance, physical and chemistry sciences or health & medical sciences
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Scholarship, which is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited Minority-serving institution pursuing a degree in engineering or technology-related field. Students must demonstrate an interest in the technology sector. This scholarship is open to rising juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $8,245 per year to assist with educational expenses for two academic years.

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
(preference given to students attending Alabama State University, Jackson State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M, Texas A&M, University of Houston, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Austin, San Jose State University, California State University Sacramento)
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Junior
Major: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Cyber Security, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems
Award Amount: $8,245/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Johnson & Johnson Scholarship, which is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in business, STEM or health-related fields. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $8,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for two academic years.

Selected scholarship recipients will also receive the opportunity to intern with Johnson & Johnson during the summer of the Scholar’s rising senior year. Scholars must remain in good standing with the scholarship sponsor for renewal.

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore or Junior
Major: Business, STEM or health-related majors
Award Amount: $8,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Lowe’s Marvin R. Ellison Emerging Leaders Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in business, technology, or supply chain management. Students must demonstrate an interest in the retail sector. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Sophomore or Junior
Major: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Otsuka Scholarship, which is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising juniors, seniors, and graduate school candidates.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student
Major: Business, Psychology, Human Resources, Information Technology/Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data & Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Bioengineering, Healthcare Operations Management, Health Science, Healthcare Technology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacometrics, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory affairs, Cyber Security, Communications, Health Informatics
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 PepsiCo Foundation Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students who are enrolled in one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) - Benedict College, Cheyney University, Claflin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Langston University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, Rust College, Shaw University, and South Carolina State University. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year.

Institution Type: Historically Black College and University
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Sophomore or Junior
Major: Engineering or Technology
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 RTX Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students enrolled in one of the nation's top HBCUs (Alabama A&M University, Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, Tuskegee University) pursuing a degree in business, engineering, and technology. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

In honor of the late Earl Exum, a long-standing RTX executive and a member of The Executive Leadership Council, awarded scholars must have a demonstrated record of servant leadership, a commitment to excellence, and be open to pursuing a career in the aerospace and defense industry.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Alabama A&M University, Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, Tuskegee University
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Sophomore or Junior
Major: Business, engineering, supply chain, technology
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 Synchrony scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students enrolled in one of the nation's top HBCUs pursuing a degree in business or technology. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Sophomore or Junior
Major: Business, technology
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

We are excited to announce the 2025 UnitedHealth Group Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business, health or medical sciences and STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores or juniors.

Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year(s).

Institution Type: Accredited four-year college
Min GPA: 3.0
Fall 2025 Academic Classification: Rising Sophomore or Junior
Major: Business, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Technology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Communications
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience comprising of a series of workshops and meetings that prepare ELC Scholars to contribute their talents in the workplace effectively. The Honors Symposium will be conducted from September 30-October 3, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland. Registration and travel details will follow soon, but for now here is what you can expect from the program:

• A series of professional development seminars and keynote sessions featuring notable business and community leaders.
• Networking opportunities with other ELC Scholars as well as ELC members, senior-level executives, and other prominent global Black business leaders.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Are you currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college as an undergraduate student or a graduate program?

• UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: ELC Undergraduate Scholarships are available to applicants currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college. High school seniors and graduate students are not eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships.

2. Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• ELC Scholarships are available to U.S citizens residing in and attending school in the U.S. International students and non-citizens are not eligible. U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-55.

3. Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) for the current academic year, Fall 2024 - Spring 2025?

• Submit FAFSA Submission Summary must include Student Aid Index. No exceptions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2AWmidb2r8

4. Have you previously won an ELC Scholarship?

• Past scholarship recipients are ineligible to reapply for ELC Undergraduate Scholarships.
• However, past scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for ELC Graduate Scholarships.

5. Are you a dependent of an ELC Member?

• If your parent or guardian is an existing member of the ELC, you are ineligible to apply for the ELC Scholarship Program.

1. How many scholarships can I apply for? Even if I am eligible for most of them?

• Applicants are encouraged to apply to as many scholarships you are eligible for. Research the company as you will gain exposure to internship, full-time and other professional opportunities.

2. Do I have to complete all the essay questions?

• Yes, all essay questions are required.

3. Will the optional items such as extracurricular activities and resume, if included, help my chances of winning the scholarship?

• We take every aspect of your application into consideration.

4. Do I have a better chance at winning the scholarship if I use the entire 300-word count for each essay question?

• Applicants will be evaluated on readability, sentence structure, grammar, and content. 

5. If I applied in the past and did not receive a scholarship, can I apply again?

• Yes, we strongly encourage you to try again as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria.

6. If transferring for the fall semester, do I list the current school or the school I am transferring to?

• List the school you are enrolled in at the time of your application. If you are accepted by another accredited institution and plan to transfer by the fall semester, you must e-mail scholarships@elcinfo.com to update your application as soon as possible.
• Subject Line: ELC Scholarship Application – School Transfer

7. Am I ineligible if my recommender does not respond? Can I change my recommender if my first choice does not respond?

• Yes, it is your responsibility as an applicant to ensure that your recommender submits the recommendation form on time. Applications without this requirement will be disqualified from the selection process. All recommendation forms are due two weeks past the deadline.
• Yes, you can change your recommender prior to the application deadline.

8. Can I update my application post-submission?

• Yes, if you need to update your application after submission, you must e-mail scholarships@elcinfo.com prior to the application deadline.

• Subject Line: ELC Scholarship Application – Update Application

9. Can I withdraw my application?

• Yes, you can withdraw your scholarship application by sending a request to scholarships@elcinfo.com
• Subject Line: ELC Scholarship Application - Withdraw

10. If I made a mistake in the eligibility form, can I withdraw my application, then restart?

• If you made a mistake, please send an email to scholarships@elcinfo.com. Once you start an application with your email, you will not be able to start over.
• Subject Line: ELC Scholarship Application – Eligibility Form

11. Does my major matter?

• For certain scholarships, yes. For example, there are scholarships open to STEM majors only. Be sure to read each scholarship’s criteria.

12. Are ELC Scholarships only open to HBCU’s and state schools?

• No. ELC Scholarships vary by institution type. The majority of awards offered accept applicants from any accredited college in the U.S. Be sure to read each scholarship’s criteria.

1. What is Honors Symposium?

• Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience comprising of a series of workshops and meetings that prepare ELC Scholars to contribute their talents in the workplace effectively. This experience takes place virtually and in person in Washington D.C.

2. Do I have to attend Honors Symposium?

• No, Honors Symposium is a benefit of accepting the ELC Scholarship. You are strongly encouraged to attend for professional development and access to exclusive networking events with corporate sponsors and ELC members.

1. Will I get to network with my scholarship sponsor?

• All Scholars are invited to network with sponsors throughout Honors Symposium.

2. Am I guaranteed an internship and/or employment with my corporate sponsor?

• No, not all scholarships guarantee placement for an internship and/or employment. 

How to Apply

1. Register

Click on the Register button to complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the Scholarship system with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online Application. Review and accept the eligibility requirements.

4. Save

Before the application deadline, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. Please ensure that all attachments are in Acrobat PDF format. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Application close, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

Contact:
ELC Scholarship Team
scholarships@elcinfo.com