Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce

2025 Scholarship Program

The Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce (OKCBCC) proudly announces the 2025 Scholarship Program, which aims to support the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs committed to advancing economic power within Black communities. This initiative underscores our mission to foster economic development, empower individuals, and strengthen the foundations of our community through education and entrepreneurship. This is in partnership with the Oklahoma City Black Chamber Foundation.

The OKCBCC will award two scholarships to deserving students, each receiving $1,500.

These scholarships are intended to support currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students in any academic discipline who demonstrate a passion for business, entrepreneurship, or the advancement of economic opportunities in Black communities.

Award Details:

  • Number of Scholarships: 2

  • Scholarship Amount: $1,500 each

  • Award Date: March 7, 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Applicants must be currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited institution.

  2. A demonstrated interest in business, entrepreneurship, or initiatives to advance economic empowerment within Black communities.

  3. A completed application form, including all required materials (see below).

  4. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Materials:

  1. Application Form: Complete the OKCBCC Scholarship Application Form.

  2. Resume: Highlighting academic achievements, leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and work experience

  3. Unofficial Transcript: From the applicant’s current academic institution

Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

  • Recipient Notification: February 24, 2025

  • Award Presentation: March 7, 2025, at the OKCBCC Annual Luncheon

Selection Process:

A selection committee appointed by the OKCBCC will review all applications and evaluate candidates based on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with the mission and values of the OKCBCC.

  • Academic and professional achievements.

  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing economic power within Black communities.

  • Strength of the personal statement and recommendation letter(s).

Contact Information:

For questions or additional information, please contact the OKCBCC Scholarship Committee at scholarship@okcblackchamber.org.

Non-Discrimination Policy:
The Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce (OKCBCC) and the Oklahoma City Black Chamber Foundation are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. The OKCBCC Scholarship Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in any of its activities or operations, including the selection of scholarship recipients. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their qualifications, merit, and alignment with the scholarship's goals.