Washington, DC, January 13, 2025—The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is accepting applications for its scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic year. Up to 10 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to full-time undergraduate or full-time graduate students interested in pursuing a career in the equipment finance industry who are majoring in business, economics, finance, or a related discipline.
Since the launch of the Foundation’s scholarship program six years ago, 29 students have received scholarships. The program was developed to support the Foundation’s mission to attract new and diverse talent to the industry.
To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship in 2025, candidates must submit their applications online by May 2, 2025, and must:
- Be a full-time undergraduate student, or full-time graduate student, as defined by the accredited educational institution they are attending;
- Have declared his/her/their major course work to be in the field of business, economics, finance, or a related discipline; and
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
- Students with recommendations from professionals in the equipment finance industry will be given preference.
To learn more or to apply for a scholarship, visit https://www.leasefoundation.org/academic-programs/home/scholarship-program/.
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The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to advance the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector by producing data-forward research and market outlooks, as well as cultivating the next-generation workforce through Campus to Career programs, including curriculum development and collegiate scholarships. Founded in 1989 and 100% funded through charitable donations, the Foundation drives innovation and career development for the future of the industry. www.leasefoundation.org
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