Scholarship for Certified Women-Owned Businesses

The Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship fund, which is a one-time award, provides WBENC-Certified Women Business Enterprises with up to $6,000 to attend a WBENC executive education program.

Founded by Ms. Dorothy B. Brothers, a supplier diversity and development professional from Bank of America and past member of the WBENC Board of Directors, the scholarship provides women business owners access to high-caliber executive development and a framework that helps WBEs formulate and implement business strategies to achieve competitive advantage.

Since its inception, more than 300 WBENC-Certified WBEs have been awarded this prestigious scholarship to advance themselves and their companies.

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Why Participate

Why Participate

If you are a WBENC-Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) seeking opportunities to build your business, the Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship is here to help you take advantage of executive education programs designed to help you grow as a leader and business executive.

The scholarship may be used for the following WBENC executive education programs.

  • Chemical Industry Accelerator
  • Energy Executive Program
  • WBENC Tuck Capstone
  • WeAMPLIFY
  • WeGROW
  • WeTHRIVE

WBENC reserves the right to remove programs or add new programs as they become available. Eligibility criteria for each executive education program will vary based on the individual program. This is a one-time scholarship available to WBENC-Certified WBEs with an award up to $6,000 towards a single program as determined by WBENC.

Funding includes program costs for virtual and in-person programs. Depending on the program, it may include room and board but excludes travel expenses to and from the program.

“I was honored to receive the Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship to attend the Tuck-WBENC Executive Program. It meant so much to me to be recognized for all of my hard work, dedication and willingness to grow. It provided me with the opportunity to focus "on" my business for a full week and connect with amazing people along the way. This week was so powerful and an experience I will carry with me forever. My heart is grateful to WBENC for all of the benefits I continually gain from the organization both personally and professionally.
Annette Walker
Timber Industries
Who is Eligible

To be eligible for the Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be the female owner of her company.
  • Applicant must be currently certified and in good standing as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by WBENC.
  • Applicant has not previously been awarded a Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship.
How to be considered for a Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship

The Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarships are awarded by WBENC in coordination with a specific WBENC program. Once accepted to a WBENC program, participants will be provided instructions on how to apply for a Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship.

How to Contribute

Corporations interested in ensuring high-caliber training is available can contribute to the Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship fund. Please contact valuedsponsors@wbenc.org

Contact Information

If you have questions about the Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship, please contact us at DBB@wbenc.org.