College of Business and Public Administration
The following scholarships are currently available for students enrolled (or enrolling) in the College of Business and Public Administration for the Spring, 2013 term. Eligibility varies. Application Deadline: Must be received by September 19, 2012.
To apply, see Instructions and other Guidelines.
CBPA Student Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
Award: Four at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student in the College of Business and Public Administration
- Completed minimum of twelve graded hours at GSU
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
- US Citizen and resident of Illinois
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) discussing commitment to school and community service as well as leadership qualities
- Two letters of recommendation from CBPA Faculty members attesting to service commitment and leadership qualities
Dr. Lowell W. Culver Fellowship in Public Administration
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduate student in Public Administration
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 words) addressing how an MPA from GSU will be a benefit to a career in the public sector. Finalists must show promise in their selected career.
First Midwest Bank Scholarship
Award: Two at $250
Eligibility:
- Graduate of Joliet Junior College or South Suburban Community College
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA in good academic standing
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
- Financial need may be considered but is not required
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500-1,000 words) describing personal information, academic, professional, or philanthropic goals that you deem pertinent.
Master of Public Administration Scholarship
Award: Two at $600
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student enrolled in the MPA program at GSU.
- Good academic standing with a minimum 3.70 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
- Have at least 21 hours of earned credit in the MPA Program at GSU
Documentation Required:
- Essay (1 or two pages) describing how he/she expects to benefit from a Master’s in Public Administration degree.
Donald and Helen Morrison Endowed Scholarship in Business
Award: One at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Enrolled in the College of Business and Public Administration in a major that will prepare him/her to assume an entrepreneurial role in business or industry
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student in good academic standing at GSU
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling)in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- US Citizen and Illinois resident
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 to 1000 words) describing education and work experience, career goals, and how you plan to make a difference in the world.
- Letter of recommendation from the dean, division chair, or a faculty member testifying to commitment and capability for entrepreneurship is required.
Wilbur L. Morrison Endowed Scholarship
Award: Two at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Course of study must be leading to a business degree.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling)in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- US Citizen and Illinois resident
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 to 1000 words) indicating education and work experience, along with reasons to be considered for the award.
- Letter of reference from dean, division chair or faculty member detailing student’s commitment to and/or experience in retailing.
