The Pearson Futures Scholarship celebrates FBLA members who are preparing to take the next step in their education and careers. By providing financial support, this opportunity helps students continue building on the leadership, business knowledge, and experiences gained through FBLA.
Scholarship Information
FBLA is proud to partner with Pearson to offer three $2,000 Pearson Futures Scholarships for high school juniors or seniors and college or university undergraduates who plan to continue their postsecondary education. These scholarships support driven students who demonstrate leadership, academic commitment, and active engagement in FBLA while working toward their postsecondary goals. Recipients may use the award to help fund their enrollment at an accredited college or university.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an active FBLA member.
- The applicant must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia or U.S. territories.
- The applicant must be a current high school junior or senior, or a college/university undergraduate (16+).
- The applicant must be currently pursuing or intend to pursue courses at an accredited U.S. college or university during the 2026–2027 or 2027-2028 school years.
- The applicant must acknowledge that by applying for this scholarship, they consent to the use of their name, if selected as the recipient, in any and all media — including public press releases and the organization’s website — in connection with the scholarship.
Awarding Process
There will be three individual recipients of the FBLA x Futures Scholarship and each will be awarded $2,000.
- Evaluation: Once the application deadline is met, the applicants that meet eligibility requirements will then be considered by a standard evaluation rubric which will score their application. Three applicants will be chosen as the scholarship recipients.
- Notification: The three scholarship recipients will be notified via email by June 1, 2026.
- Payment: The three recipients will receive their $2,000 scholarship as a lump sum payment, that will be paid directly to their intended college or university in their name. The award payments will be issued in U.S. dollars (USD). Funds may be used for all education-related expenses. The winners will be required to submit proof of their current or intended enrollment to an accredited college or university located within the United States before scholarship is awarded. The deadline to submit proof of attendance in order to receive the scholarship payment is October 31, 2027, at 11:59 am EST. Payment will be distributed directly to the college or university within 30 days of verification.
