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ALEC Bright Future Scholarship | $2,500 to $5,000 for Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union Members
UndergraduateHigh School
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The Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union (ALEC) supports young members going to college or vocational school. This program is run by Scholarship America, which reviews the applications and pays the awards.
Closed for now. The ALEC Bright Future Scholarship runs every year. Bookmark this page; we update it as soon as the next round opens.
Quick summary
- Awards: six of $2,500 and one of $5,000, one-time, for any education costs
- Study: full-time undergraduate at a two- or four-year college, university or technical school
Who can apply
- Members of ALEC aged 17 to 24 (you can join the credit union before applying)
- High school seniors or graduates, or current undergraduates
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Not eligible: ALEC employees and their children
How recipients are chosen
Grades, leadership and activities, work experience, your goals statement, personal circumstances and one online recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Results come in early July.
Documents
- A complete transcript of grades showing your name, school, grades, credit hours and terms (grade reports are not accepted)
- One online recommendation
Official website
Scholarship America: browse scholarships (search for the program name).
Details checked on 25 October. Dates and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply.
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