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2026 WBIA Scholarship Opportunities
WBIA awards two $1,000 scholarships to students attending a college or trade school to help them advance their educational opportunities.  The recipients will be selected on the basis of their academic achievements, school involvement, community activities and the content of their applications.

THE JEAN SCHLIEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:  WBIA recognizes that education is THE KEY to a well-developed workforce. Our first Executive Director, Jean Schliem, understood that connection. It is because of her strong conviction and belief in education that this college scholarship is in her honor. The Jean Schliem Scholarship Award is given to a college-bound student whose parent or guardian works for a member company of WBIA. 

GUNTER “SMART SKILLS” SCHOLARSHIP:  WBIA recognizes the demand for skilled workers in the state of Louisiana. Past president and lifetime member, Lucien Gunter, worked endlessly to ensure education and job training kept up with the demands of businesses - workforce development that prepares future employees for high demand jobs. Career Tech can give every student a jump start into their career areas of interest. 

"Find what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”, was a common suggestion made by Gunter. Gunter had the ability to identify the needs and make the connections. We hope this Career Tech scholarship gives a student an opportunity to advance his/her skills in their career of choice. 

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WBIA: WESTBANK BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

WBIA is the premier business organization for the West Bank of New Orleans. Actively involved in the community since 1946, the membership is comprised of business and industry born of the Harvey Canal Corridor. WBIA is dedicated to a collaborative effort of the business community to support, improve and protect the interests of its membership.

WBIA MEMBERSHIP IS A STRONG NETWORK HELPING LOUISIANA

WBIA has members in the petroleum industry, manufacturing, construction, transportation, utility, real estate, marine, legal, medical, and other businesses that service the WestBank of New Orleans.

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