The National Black MBA
Association's Scholarship Program has been in existence since 1985.
Our scholarship program awards scholarships to outstanding minority
students pursuing graduate management/business degrees, while
demonstrating strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to their
communities. This year, the Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter plans
to award over $9,000 in scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
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Be a minority student
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Be enrolled in either a part-time or full-time graduate business or management program in August 2009
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Be enrolled in a College or University in the United States
ESSAY:
Two page, typed essay (double spaced, 12 point font) that addresses one of the topics below: -
What recommendations would you give to Business Schools that want to redesign their recruitment strategies to attract minority candidates? Once enrolled, what resources or programs should be offered to help retain minority students?
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What can African Americans do to become more marketable in the global economy?
Essays should have a cover page with essay title and author's name.
To accommodate blind review, ONLY the cover page should contain the author's name.
(All application materials must be submitted in one envelope)
RESUME
Include a current resume.
TRANSCRIPT(S)
Official transcripts are required for all college coursework. If you are entering graduate school in the spring semester of 2010, you must include your undergraduate transcripts. Transcripts must be received stamped and sealed.
PICTURE:
Submit a 3 x 5 digital photograph to be used in scholarship and NBMBAA publications to edith.reed@case.edu.
CHAPTER'S CORPORATE AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON -
Be available to attend the Cleveland Chapter Corporate and Scholarship Award Luncheon on October 23, 2009
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Agree to become a member of the Chapter and participate on the Student Relations committee
YOU MAY ALSO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL BLACK MBA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP. PLEASE SEE THE NBMBAA WEBSITE FOR REQUIREMENTS.
Final selection will be based on the applicant's essay, GPA, extracurricular activities, chapter membership and possible interview. Be sure to include a telephone number where you can be reached. Winners will be notified by August 15, 2009. Remember you are responsible for notifying the NBMBAA office in writing any changes in your address or telephone number.
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CHECK THE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED. IF ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE NOT SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION, THE PACKAGE IS CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.
Please remember:
- submit typed essay
- submit official stamped and sealed transcripts
- submit current resume
- submit digital photograph
- submit
completed application by May 31, 2009
(Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2009)
Mail to:
National
Black MBA Association, Inc.
Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter MBA
Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 22839
Beachwood, Ohio
44122