How much funding does ALEC Bright Future Scholarship provide?

ALEC Bright Future Scholarship provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for ALEC Bright Future Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around May.

Who is eligible for ALEC Bright Future Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: High school seniors, high school graduates not currently enrolled in college, or college undergraduates.

How often is ALEC Bright Future Scholarship offered?

ALEC Bright Future Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected May 4, 2027.

ALEC Bright Future Scholarship

Abbott Laboratories Employees

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Expected ~May

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: May 4, 2027
Tracked since: May 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: May

From the program guidelines: “Submission deadline: May 4th (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school seniors, high school graduates not currently enrolled in college, or college undergraduates

Other requirements

ALEC members aged 17-24
Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Must plan to attend or currently attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school for the full 2026-2027 academic year
Available to ALEC members in IL, US (Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union)

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.