SBMEF Scholarship Awards 2016-2017 By LeIGH eLMORe T h i s y e A r' s s c h o l A r s h i p r e c i p i e n T s early in its history, the American Business Women's women who are u.S. citizens, attending a licensed, Association took a leading role to ensure that women accredited or state approved institution. Since its would have access to a college education and other inception, more than 17 million scholarship dollars professional development opportunities that would has been awarded to 17,000 plus women. support them in achieving their best selves. In the 2016-2017 Award year (SBMeF's fiscal year), And in 1953, the Stephen Bufton Memorial a total of $141, 621.50 was awarded to 99 women. educational Fund (SBMeF) was founded. Today, This year's scholarship recipients are listed in the SBMeF is considered one of the most highly following pages. respected scholarship programs exclusively for continued on page 18 FA L L 2 0 1 7 * A B WA . O R G 17http://ABWA.ORG