The Executive Leadership Council![]() OverviewThe mission of The ELC's Scholarship Programs is to build a pipeline of Black corporate talent by supporting the academic achievement and development of Black undergraduate and graduate students.The ELC offers several undergraduate and graduate scholarships which are open to high-achieving Black students attending an accredited college or university in the United States. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to community service. In addition to receiving a scholarship award, selected recipients are invited to participate in The ELC’s Honors Symposium. Each scholarship program has unique eligibility requirements that candidates must meet for consideration. To meet the general eligibility criteria for an ELC scholarship candidates must:
Some undergraduate scholarships are open to high-achieving Black students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Students who are currently enrolled in a community college or junior college and have been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university are eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships. For more information about the scholarship eligibility please carefully review the eligibility criteria overview and the 2022 ELC Scholarship Program Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramThings to Consider Before Getting StartedSubmission Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships
For more information about the scholarship eligibility please carefully review the eligibility criteria overview and the 2022 ELC Scholarship Program Deadline: Applicants must complete and submit all application requirements by January 31, 2022, no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT. Selected Scholars will be notified no later than June 15, 2022. Graduate Scholarship ProgramThings to Consider Before Getting StartedSubmission Requirements for Graduate Scholarships
For more information about the scholarship eligibility please carefully review the eligibility criteria overview and the 2022 ELC Scholarship Program Deadline: Applicants must complete and submit all application requirements by April 15, 2022, no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT. Selected Scholars will be notified no later than June 15, 2022. Innovation ChallengeOverviewThe ExxonMobil Undergraduate Innovation Challenge previously known as the National Business Case Competition encourages students to think about business practices and the sustainability of products and processes that will impact our future. The ELC National Business Case Competition was started in 2002. Each year, students from around the country submit case studies on current business challenges. For more than 10 years, ExxonMobil has partnered with the ELC to support and evolve this competition. This year's national competition is open to undergraduate Engineering students. Submissions are welcomed from individuals and teams of up to two students. Innovation Challenge Eligibility Requirements for all participants:
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Undergraduate ScholarshipsApplicants must complete and submit all application requirements by January 31, 2022 at 11:59pm EST. CLICK ON EACH SCHOLARSHIP TO VIEW THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship![]() The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship was created in honor of The Executive Leadership Council’s first President and CEO and noted founding member. The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship is open to ambitious undergraduate Black male students who are enrolled in one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Essay Questions:
Ann Fudge Scholarship![]() Named for the first woman chair of The Executive Leadership Council and former chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam Brands, the Ann Fudge Scholarship is open to ambitious undergraduate Black female students who are enrolled in one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Essay Questions:
Award for Excellence in Business Commentary Scholarship![]() Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, this scholarship program is open to high achieving undergraduate black students attending a four-year college or university. Ten (10) scholarship awardees will receive a one-time scholarship ranging between $7,000 - $14,000 to assist with educational expenses for the 2020-2021 academic year. Scholarship awards that exceed $10,000 will be disbursed in the fall and spring semesters. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Bank of America Power to Soar Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Bank of America, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Essay Questions
Bristol-Myers Squibb Scholarship Program![]() Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Brunswick Corporation Undergraduate Scholarship![]() Sponsored by the Brunswick Corporation, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in STEM or marketing. There will be a preference for applicants from the following institutions: Chicago State University, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Lake Forest College or Loyola University Chicago. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising juniors currently classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission. Eligible Institutions: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions
Chevron Executive Leadership Council Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Chevron, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college and pursue a degree in business or STEM. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores currently classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black 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 currently classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions
HSBC Scholarship![]() Sponsored by HSBC Bank USA, N.A, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores and juniors currently classified as freshmen and sophomores at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions
Johnson & Johnson Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in business, STEM or health-related fields. This scholarship is open to rising juniors currently classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Linde Engineers of Tomorrow Scholarship Program![]() Sponsored by Linde, this scholarship is awarded to high achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in mechanical or chemical engineering fields. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Moody's Ray McDaniel Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Moody’s, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores currently classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Nationwide Future Leaders Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Nationwide, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Data Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and other business disciplines, IT/Technology, Actuarial Science, HR/Organizational Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems or related fields to the aforementioned areas. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores currently classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Otsuka Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Otsuka, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black 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 and seniors currently classified as sophomores and juniors at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Protecting Black Voices Scholarship![]() The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship was created to support students committed to civic responsibility and community engagement. This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in history, political science, communications, media, journalism or related majors. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
Synchrony Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Synchrony, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college. This scholarship is open to rising juniors and seniors currently classified as sophomores and juniors at the time of their application submission. Institution Type: Accredited four-year college Essay Questions:
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ELC Graduate Scholarship ProgramIn 2022, The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) will host two graduate scholarship programs.Application Available February 15, 2022 - April 15, 2022 CLICK ON EACH SCHOLARSHIP TO VIEW THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY Otsuka Graduate Scholarship![]() Sponsored by Otsuka, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving graduate Black students pursuing an advanced degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to incoming and current graduate students. Four (4) 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). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college or university and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s). Program Level: Graduate (ex: MA, MBA, J.D., PhD) Protecting Black Voices Graduate Scholarship![]() The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship was created to support students committed to civic responsibility and community engagement. This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving graduate Black students pursuing an advanced degree in History, Political Science, Communications, Media, Journalism or related fields. This scholarship is open to incoming and current graduate students. Two (2) 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). The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college or university and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s), if applicable.ted to support students committed to civic responsibility and community engagement. This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving graduate Black students pursuing an advanced degree in History, Political Science, Communications, Media, Journalism or related fields. This scholarship is open to incoming and current graduate students. Program Level: Graduate (ex: MA, MBA, J.D., PhD) |
Innovation ChallengeChallenge submissions accepted April 15 - May 31 ![]() OverviewThe Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is the preeminent member organization for the development of global Black leaders. The ELC’s mission is to increase the number of successful Black executives, both domestically and internationally, by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life cycles of their careers, thereby strengthening their companies, organizations, and communities. Our purpose is to open channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities. The Executive Leadership Council promotes and implements charitable and educational activities designed by the membership of the Council. The ELC supports education programs and provides scholarships to deserving students interested in business and global corporate careers. About The Undergraduate Innovation ChallengeThe ExxonMobil Undergraduate Innovation Challenge previously known as the National Business Case Competition encourages students to think about business practices and the sustainability of products and processes that will impact our future. The ELC National Competition started in 2002. Each year, students from around the country submit case studies on current business challenges. For more than 10 years, ExxonMobil has partnered with the ELC to support and evolve this competition. This year’s national competition is open to undergraduate Engineering students. Submissions are welcomed from individuals and teams of up to two students. We welcome Black students that are rising sophomores or juniors majoring in engineering with a 3.0 GPA to apply. Team FormationThis year’s national competition is open to undergraduate Engineering students. Submissions are welcomed from individuals and teams of up to two students. Innovation Challenge Eligibility Requirements for all participants:
2022 Case TopicBigCo Energy is one of several large multi-nationals that will be a part of the ongoing “energy transition”. There is a great deal of discussion regarding a host of critical factors including supply/demand, government policy, and economics. This makes it challenging to map out a path given the need to make long-term investments years before the asset is needed. Additionally, BigCo Energy has not been immune from the impacts of the great resignation. In fact, BigCo’s industry has seen higher attrition rates than some other’s due to concerns about its future longevity. BigCo is confident that as it goes through the energy transition, it will have even more exciting career opportunities. This is a two-fold challenge. How can BigCo leverage innovation to 1) navigate the energy transition uncertainty and 2) reverse recent attrition trends. Strategic Considerations
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Teams are required to submit the proposal and presentation as a PDF report, and if selected as a finalist, will be required to present the PowerPoint presentation to a panel of judges. Proposals will be evaluated on critical thinking, analysis, use of data and presentation skills, as well as the clarity and feasibility of the proposed strategy. Judging ProcessA panel of corporate, non-profit, academic, and policy leaders will serve as judges and review the submissions. Based on first round scores, the top three teams will be invited to the live Innovation Challenge event to present their cases to determine final rankings. Finalists will be notified by July 1, 2022. Our virtual Innovational Challenge will be hosted by ExxonMobil in Mid-July. AwardsThe first-place team will receive a $25,000 scholarship award and will be recognized during The Executive Leadership Council’s 2022 Recognition Gala in October. The second-place team will receive a $15,000 scholarship award and the third-place team will receive $10,000.
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The Honors Symposium![]() The Honors Symposium introduces The ELC's scholarship recipients to a wide range of business-related careers and industries to increase the number of future black business leaders. Our goal is to help fill the pipeline of black corporate executives from the classroom to the boardroom.
The scholars also attend The ELC’s Annual Recognition Gala where they are recognized on stage before an audience of more than 2,000 corporate, education, civic and community leaders. |
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