Scholarships for Women and Minorities
Empowering Equity and Education in the Cannabis Industry
We here at ACB recognize that there is a lot of work to be done around equity and the cannabis industry. Therefore, one of our core goals is to empower those from marginalized communities to get involved. We are proud to be a team led and owned primarily by women.
We are launching a new program for our Education Partners to offer scholarships throughout the U.S. to ensure education reaches everyone who shares our passion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about ACB scholarship.
What is the ACB scholarship?
The ACB scholarship allows recipients free access to the ACB’s Cannabis Banking Professional certification. Winners are chosen based primarily on their personal statement describing what access to this education would mean to them and how it would help them personally or professionally.
Why do we offer a CBP scholarship?
Here at the ACB, we have a desire to lift up those who are less represented in the cannabis industry. Let’s not mince words: the reason marijuana was initially outlawed in the 20th century can be boiled down to racism and the country’s racist past. To this day we are keenly aware that communities of color are disproportionately affected by the drug laws surrounding marijuana and cannabis. We want to ensure that with the changing laws around the country that these same people and communities are the ones who can benefit the most. Social equity is important to us, and hopefully by offering scholarships we can give more women and people of color a leg up, helping them become the industry leaders who will go on to shape the new legal landscape of cannabis and cannabis banking.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
This scholarship is open to any women or person of color who could use our education to better their career. While our education primarily targets those in the financial industry, we want to intentionally keep our eligibility vague to allow for interpretation. Will this education help you with your career goals? Let us know how!
What do I have to do to apply?
The application is super simple! All you have to do is fill out the application below. We need your name, email, organization/ job title, and a personal statement on how this scholarship would help YOU! If chosen, we also require a picture so that we can highlight your accomplishment in our newsletter.