In the fall of 1954, Saginaw-area businesswomen received an invitation to a tea and meeting at the Bancroft Hotel from the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) National Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Approximately 100 businesswomen attended the event. On Dec. 12, 1954, the American Business Women’s Association – Saginaw Charter Chapter was officially formed.
The mission of ABWA is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for growth – both personally and professionally, through leadership education, networking support and national recognition.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Enrolled college student or high school senior
- Saginaw County resident
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Full-time enrollment
- Preference may be given to previous recipients
Evaluation Criteria
- Financial need (30)
- Scholastic record (20)
- Overall involvement in community, school and work activities (10)
- Essay (10)
- Recommendations (10)
- Awards and honors (10)
- Leadership (10)