The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship honors The Executive Leadership Council’s first President and CEO and a founding member, whose leadership helped shape the organization’s mission and long-term impact. This scholarship supports high-achieving male students pursuing degrees in business, management, or related fields who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a commitment to excellence. Open to students enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, this award recognizes emerging leaders who are driven to lead with purpose, contribute meaningfully to organizations, and create lasting value in their communities.

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 to all. Business, Engineering and Technology preferred.
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Amount Length: 2 years

Named in honor of the first woman Chair of The Executive Leadership Council and former Chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam Brands, the Ann Fudge Scholarship celebrates bold leadership, strategic thinking, and business innovation. This scholarship is awarded to high-potential female students pursuing degrees in business, marketing, management, or related disciplines who aspire to lead and influence at the highest levels. Eligible applicants include students enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership promise, and a commitment to shaping the future of business.

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 to all. Business, Engineering and Technology preferred.
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

The Ronald C. Parker Legacy Scholarship honors the enduring legacy of the late Ronald C. Parker, former President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council. This award recognizes students who not only pursue excellence in management or business-related fields, but who also embody Parker's core values: integrity, humility, inclusiveness, and a commitment to building strong teams and uplifting others.
Open to students enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, this scholarship supports emerging leaders whose character and leadership reflect a deep dedication to service and collaboration.

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 to all. Business, Engineering and Technology preferred.
Award Amount: $10,000/year
Award Length: 2 years

Other scholarships are available based on major and career interests.

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 2026 Honors Symposium will be conducted from October 28–October 31, 2026, in National Harbor, MD. 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 business leaders.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• 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.

• 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-551.

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

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

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

• 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.

• Yes, all essay questions are required.

• We take every aspect of your application into consideration.

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

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

• List the school you are currently 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

• 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 advancing. All recommendation forms are due one weeks past the deadline.
• Yes, you can change your recommender prior to the application deadline.

• 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

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

• 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

• For certain scholarships, yes. For example, there are scholarships open to engineering majors only.

• No. ELC Scholarships vary by institution type. The majority of awards offered accept applicants from any accredited college in the U.S.

• 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.

• Yes, Honors Symposium is a benefit of accepting the ELC Scholarship. You are required to attend the symposium for professional development and access to exclusive networking events with corporate sponsors and industry leaders.

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

• 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