The Business Opportunity Scholarship was created as an investment in the local community for recent graduates and/or full-time working students.
“By working alongside our business community, we have the ability to power real change and to shape the future of generations to come,” said Dr. James Burkett, president at FTC. “We hope to encourage students to take advantage of this new opportunity and make impact in their own community.”
The scholarship will be awarded by FTC and African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida to be applied toward tuition and fees for the Bachelor’s Degree program in Business Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing available online at any FTC campus.
The 100% online courses taught in the business programs are ideal for recent high school graduates or adults working full time. This enables them to continue working while pursuing their academic goals. The time to complete the bachelor’s program is 36 months.
“At the Chamber, we are committed to extending opportunities to continue making meaningful strides toward advancing inclusion and diversity in our communities,” said Tanisha Nunn Gary, President at African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. “The Business Opportunity Scholarship will accelerate our progress toward promoting equality, equity and inclusion in the Central Florida region.”
To qualify for the scholarship, students must meet all of the following criteria:
- At least 18 years of age;
- Highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate:
- Strong commitment to career development
- Strong business idea and implementation plan
- Strong, professional background or academic achievements
- Three (3) professional references
- Must submit a video detailing their contributions to the community and how a degree would help further their career.
The deadline has been extended through January 31, 2021.
For additional information or to apply, please visit https://www.blackcommerce.org/ftc-scholarship/.
Florida Technical College offers associate and bachelor’s degrees and diploma programs in a range of professions including healthcare, construction trades, computer networking, culinary arts and cosmetology. Campuses are located in seven cities across Central and South Florida.
About FTC
Founded in 1982 to provide private, post-secondary education in specialized fields, Florida Technical College is an academic unit of NUC University (NUC), which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) www.msche.org. NUC’s Florida Technical College (FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School) are included in this accreditation. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). FTC offers diploma, associate and bachelor’s degree programs in a range of professions, including Healthcare, Construction Trades, Hospitality, Beauty, Information Technology and Business. FTC campuses are located in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, DeLand, Pembroke Pines, Cutler Bay and Tampa. Program availability varies by campus.
