Business Professional Study Scholarships
Win Awards for Your Business Major
Students looking to enter the business world with a good all-round education would be well advised to consider majoring in Business and Professional Studies. These individuals take courses in business law, accounting, marketing, accounting, and economics.
If this is your chosen area of study and you require assistance to pay for your education, there is help available. Be sure to check with the Financial Aid Office of the institution you are considering to find out what is available to you. Here are some examples of available scholarships:
Davenport University, Donald W. Maine School of Business
High school juniors or seniors who have applied to Davenport University and who have participated in the state competition are eligible to apply for the Business Professionals of America Scholarship. The Scholarship provides up to $2,000.00 in funding per year. The monies are renewable for up to four years in total; recipients must maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 to receive scholarship funds in subsequent years.
AmericaNorthwest Missouri State University
The Booth College of Business and Professional Studies Scholarship pays $4,300.00 to a freshman majoring in one of the following areas of study offered by the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies: international business, accounting, business education, office information systems, finance, accounting, management information systems, journalism, broadcasting, marketing and management, computer science, advertising, and agricultural business. The scholarship is non-renewable.
Huntingdon College, School of Business and Professional Studies
Financial aid to help cover the cost of tuition is available to students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor's Degree program. With this study option, classes are conducted on a part-time basis (one or two evenings per week).
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Students enrolled in the School of Business and Professional Studies are eligible to apply for the Kell Container Corporation Scholarship for Faculty/Student Collaborative Research. The Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, fees, and accommodation (room and board). In addition, the student will receive a stipend and monies for travel and supplies. The faculty member assisting with the project will receive a stipend in the amount of $2,200.00.
The recipient of the scholarship funds will be in his or her junior or senior year . Students can either apply directly to be considered or be nominated by a faculty member. Applicants who have demonstrated the potential for exceptional undergraduate research or have already been involved in a successful research project are eligible to apply.
In addition to a detailed plan for the research project, all applicants must submit an official transcript, a letter of recommendation from an instructor, a resume, and documentation showing financial need (if applicable).
Aurora University, College of Professional Studies
Juniors and seniors enrolled in courses at the Dunham School of Business at Aurora University who complete a special application may be awarded a Dunham Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition. Recipients of this funding provide volunteer services to the University for 20 hours each week.