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ALEC Bright Future Scholarship

ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

May 4, 2027

329 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ALEC Bright Future Scholarship

Overview: ALEC is awarding $20,000 in college scholarships through the ALEC Bright Future Scholarship Program, designed to support the academic dreams of young ALEC members while reducing the financial burden for them and their families.

Award Structure: ALEC will give individual, non-renewable scholarships to seven deserving applicants:

  • (1) award for $5,000

  • (6) awards for $2,500
    • Eligibility Requirements

    • ALEC members aged 17-24
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • High school seniors, high school graduates not currently enrolled in college, or college undergraduates
    • Must plan to attend or currently attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school for the full 2026-2027 academic year

      Geographic Scope

    • Available to ALEC members in IL, US (Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union)

      Application Timeline

    • Applications accepted starting March 2nd
    • Deadline for submission: May 4th (annually)
    • Scholarship winners selected in June and announced in July

      What We Look For

      Applicants should demonstrate and articulate:
    • Current experiences and future goals
    • Overall vision for what they hope to gain from their chosen school, degree, or program
    • Academic achievements
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Community involvement
    • Interests beyond school
    • Work experience and unusual personal or family circumstances

      Contact Information

    • Phone: 800.537.4180 (ask for ALEC Bright Future Scholarship Program) or 800.762.9988
    • Email: alec@scholarshipamerica.org
    • Additional Resources: ALEC Bright Future Scholarship Podcast available
    • Partner: Scholarship America®

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Be a Member
    If you're not already an ALEC member, join first. All you need is $5 to open a share account to get started.

    Step 2: Complete Your Scholarship Application
    Click the application button to apply online via Scholarship America. You will be directed to the application website to get started.

    Step 3: Submit Your Documents
    Have your transcripts and letters of recommendation sent in by your school and endorsers.

      Required Materials

    • Transcripts
    • Letters of recommendation from school and endorsers
    • Online application form via Scholarship America

      Application Deadline

    • Submission deadline: May 4th (annually)
    • Applications accepted starting March 2nd

    Additional Information

    To apply for a scholarship, check an application's status, or get more information, visit Scholarship America®.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prep

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