
Novi Oaks Charter Chapter
NOVI, MICHIGAN
Scholarships for Students
Scholarships for women offered by the
Novi Oaks Charter Chapter
Novi Oaks Charter Chapter has awarded scholarships every year since its founding in 1990. With the support of friends, family, and many area businesses, we normally award two $2,000 Impact Scholarships through the ABWA national Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF) every year.
Our 2025 Scholarships and Grant application process is now closed as of May 1, 2025.
PLAN AHEAD! The full guidelines and instructions for applying for the 2025 scholarships may be downloaded by clicking the "download guidelines" button below. Guidelines for 2026 will be the same, and applications will open up on January 1, 2026.
ANOTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Students of Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, may apply for the 2024-2025 $1,000 Bettie Archer Johnson Scholarship as of January 1, 2025. Students may contact the Financial Aid office (finaid@madonna.edu) to apply.

OTHER ABWA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
More national ABWA scholarships are available in October of each year through the national Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund at sbmef.org. Applicants must be female U.S. citizens who meet the criteria for each scholarship. Visit sbmef.org for more information.
Member Education and other Benefits
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Learn and stay in touch with members across the U.S. on the ABWA Community Connections website.
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Grow your professional network by attending ABWA’s National Women’s Leadership Conference and Regional Conferences.
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Let's Make A Change
Here are some ways you can donate to the national and local scholarship funds:
In Person
Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund
c/o American Business Women's Association
PO Box 4757
Overland Park KS 66204-0757
Over the Phone
It's easy to donate to the national fund offline too.
1-800-228-0007