National scholarships funded by the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF) are awarded each year in the amounts of $2,000 to $10,000. All national scholarships have their requirements designated by the SBMEF Board of Trustees and are open to women meeting the requirements of each national scholarship listed below. A minimum of three qualified applicants must complete the application process for each scholarship to be awarded. DEADLINE to apply online for National Scholarships is May 15, 2024. Available scholarships include the following:
National President's Scholarship in Honor of 2022-2023 National President, CHERYL BLAIR
- Scholarship Award: $10,000
- Institution: Ball State University
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Grade Level: Freshmen to Graduate
Mattie Crockett "Shower of Cards" Memorial Scholarship
- Scholarship Award: $4,000
- Field of Study: Open
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Institution: Open
- Level: Freshman to Graduate
National Scholarship in Memory of Beloved Member, Carolyn Hunt
- Scholarship Award: $3,000
- Field of Study: Open
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Institution: College or University in the State of Texas
- Level: Freshman to Graduate
Women of Vision Ambassador Scholarship
- Scholarship Award: $3,000
- Field of Study: Open
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Institution: Open
- Level: Freshman to Graduate
Carlene's Education Scholarship (Carlene Brown)
- Scholarship Award: $2,500
- Field of Study: Open
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Institution: Open
- Level: Freshman to Graduate
National Scholarship in Memory of Barbara Jones
- Scholarship Award: $2,500
- Field of Study: Open
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Institution: College or University in Georgia
- Level: Freshman to Graduate
Nancy Griffin Legacy Endowment
- Scholarship Award: $2,000
- Field of Study: Open
- GPA: At least 3.0 on 4.0 scale
- Institution: Open
- Level: Freshman to Graduate
National Scholarship in Memory of Beloved Members, Fran Amos, Lynn Jacek and Phyllis Thomson
- Scholarship Award: $2,000
- Field of Study: Open
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Institution: College or University in the State of Michigan
- Grade Level: Freshman to Graduate
Portland Community College/Portland Rose Chapter Scholarship
- Scholarship Awards: 2 awarded at $2,000 each
- Field of Study: Must be enrolled in the PCC Landscaping Technology Program
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Institution: Portland Community College, Portland Oregon
- Grade Level: 1st or 2nd Year
All scholarships are non-renewable, and the scholarship check is payable to the educational institution and the scholarship recipient. Funds are to be used for tuition, books, and fees only. Any unused funds shall be returned to SBMEF. ABWA members and non-members may apply. All applications must be completed online at www.sbmef.org, and all applicants must provide a short biography, including career objectives, educational goals, and community activities. Official transcripts must be sent to: SBMEF, P.O. Box 4757, Overland Park, KS 66204-4757. In addition, applicants must upload three professional letters of reference. For more information or to apply, please visit www.sbmef.org.
