Who May Apply: Undergraduate students with at least one year of college or a term in a vocational/trade school. Applicants must reside in the applying Section and provide verification.
Mail all required documents to your Local, Unit, or Section Scholarship Chairperson. Forms can be requested or downloaded from www.ababridge.org.
“Receiving the F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship gave me the confidence and support to pursue my degree in healthcare administration. I’m forever grateful!” – Salata, Former Scholar
“This scholarship helped relieve my financial burden and allowed me to focus more on my studies.” – Jordan, Class of 2022
“The ABA’s support made a real difference. I encourage every eligible student to apply!” – Malia, Engineering Major
National Scholarship Chairperson: Debra H. Cotton 5910 Ridgeway Drive, Houston, TX 77033 Phone: 713-738-9927 Email: dhcotton2@comcast.net
Or contact your Sectional Scholarship Chairperson:
Northern Section SVP: Marsha Holmes Scholarship Chairperson: Norman James
Eastern Section SVP: Lynda Straker Scholarship Chairperson: Janice McBean
Southern Section SVP: Noah Newman Scholarship Chairperson: Zandra Perrymon
Western Section SVP: Ida Simms Scholarship Chairperson: Andreda Pruitt
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Who May Apply: Any undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of college or a term in a trade/vocational school. Must reside in the applying Section and submit required verification.
– Salata, Former Scholar
– Jordan, Class of 2022
– Malia, Engineering Major
Or contact your Sectional Scholarship Chairperson for more information.