Who Can Apply:
- Charles Bowlus was a beloved father, husband, brother and grandfather who passed away in August 2011 after a 6-month battle with lung and GI cancer.
- He dedicated a large part of his life to ECRM a company he founded in 1994 that connects brands and buyers around the world.
- His career began after graduating from The Ohio State University. He worked in the retail industry before starting a distributing company and then years later ECRM. He put everything he had into ECRM not knowing if an idea he which had was a huge gamble would be successful. It was and is still in existence today. They have made lasting connections for buyers and brands for over 30 years and have conducted over 3 million curated 1-on-1 meetings.
- Charlie made a lasting impression on anyone’s life he crossed paths with.
- This scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles Bowlus by supporting students who share his passion for business and entrepreneurship.
- Any high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA and plans to major in business may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re from a low-income or single-parent household or if they’ve been impacted by cancer, either personally or through a family member.
Submission: To apply, tell us how your experience as someone from a single-parent or low-income background or as someone touched by cancer has impacted your career goals.
Deadline: December 19, 2025
Amount: $1,445
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/charles-bowlus-memorial-scholarship/
