Scholarship Program
NASBITE International is proud to support a legacy of giving back to our communities through honoring the memories of two distinguished advocates of trade. Our Barbara Moebius Memorial Engagement Scholarship is designed to help either professionals or students be part of two of our most recognizable trade training events – our Annual Training Forum and our Small Business Exporter Summit. Meanwhile, our Katie Arroyo Memorial Credentialing Scholarship provides financial support to students seeking to obtain their CGBP credential. Read more below and consider applying or providing your own contribution to keep these programs thriving.
Barbara
Moebius (1946-2015)
Memorial Engagement Scholarship
The Barbara Moebius Memorial Scholarship fund has been established in her memory as a visionary global trade educator, founding member, Past President, and Officer of the Board of NASBITE International. Funds will be distributed on an annual basis to deserving students and/or faculty pursuing or supporting studies in International Business, who are seeking to build new connections in the international trade community and support their continuing education needs. Funds will support attendance of events such as the NASBITE International Annual Conference or the National Small Business Exporter Summit.
Applicable expenses: registration fees to events such as the NASBITE International Annual Training Forum or the National Small Business Exporter Summit. Travel expenses to attend the Annual Training Forum (up to $500. Itemized expense request must be submitted with your application)
Applicant Eligibility Requirements: Open to any faculty, staff, or student currently employed or enrolled in 2-year & 4-year institution and are involved in or pursuing a career in international business/global trade/trade education. Awards are distributed on a semi-annual basis and is subject to approval of the scholarship review committee.
Apply for the Barbara Moebius Memorial Engagement Scholarship fund.
“Barbara possessed an excellent mind, a vibrant spirit of discovery and awareness about the world and its cultures, and will be remembered as our North Star, pushing us to be our best, as she also challenged herself in her endeavors, benefiting education and business leaders into the future.”
-Testimony shared by long-time WCTC and NASBITE Board colleague, Aleda Bourassa
Katie
Arroyo (1979-2018)
Memorial Credentialing Scholarship
The Katie Arroyo Memorial Scholarship fund has been established in her memory by NASBITE International in partnership with the Greater Florida District Export Council, to embrace Katie’s love as a young professional of global business. Funds will be distributed on an annual basis to support students enrolled in 2-year & 4-year institutions in pursuing the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential. Awards are distributed on a semi-annual basis and is subject to approval of the scholarship review committee.
Applicable Expenses: registration fees for the CGBP exam ($195 value), Student Pathways program ($75 value).
Applicant Eligibility Requirements: Students currently enrolled (part-time or full-time) at a 2-year or 4-year institution, and who are interested in pursuing a career in international business/global trade.
Apply for the Katie Arroyo Memorial Credentialing Scholarship fund.
“If you know me, you know I am into everything - I love learning about different cultures, world news/history/art/music/events, and I value the power of citizen diplomacy.”
-Extracted from Katie’s LinkedIn profile
