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Arizona Hispanic Chamber scholarship application process open
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Applications are open for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders Initiative (EBLI) scholarship.
The goal of the scholarship is to support and guide the next generation of business owners, managers, and leaders for a better Arizona. It provides $5,000 awards to incoming juniors in business majors at NCA Accredited schools in Arizona. The students are paired with a mentor and given opportunities to participate in internships with Chamber members.
The deadline to submit the EBLI scholarship application is Thursday, March 31.
Eligibility Criteria:
Undergraduate with a declared major in a business college at a North Central Association Accredited college or university in Arizona with an intent to pursue a career in business. You can see the list of accredited schools here.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in previously completed college studies
One parent must be of Hispanic heritage
Must be accepted into and enrolled in a Bachelor degree business program
Must be starting the junior or senior year of undergraduate studies
Must enroll full-time
Preference is given to a student applicant who is:
A legally decreed dependent of, or employee of, a company that is a member of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Has an ADA recognized physical disability
A total of $5,000 will be distributed in two equal payments at the start of each semester. The award is renewable for one additional year if the student continues to meet eligibility requirements. Students will be automatically considered for this scholarship based on his or her completed general application.