Business Scholarships

The Clay Barton Scholarship awards $50,000 over four years to one incoming business major selected through the Allen, Gibbs and Houlik L.C. Scholarship Competition at Wichita State's Barton School of Business. High school seniors must declare a business major, apply for WSU admission by November 1, and submit AGH competition materials by November 8. Eligible competitors need a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA, ACT 24, SAT 1160, or top 10 percent class rank. The on-campus competition is held in November and attendance is required. This premier Barton School award supports academically strong freshmen entering any business program at Wichita State.

The Ross Tidemann Scholarship provides $50,000 over four years to one incoming Barton School business major with demonstrated financial need, selected through the Allen, Gibbs and Houlik L.C. Scholarship Competition. Applicants must complete the FAFSA or include a financial-need statement in their AGH application, and work experience noted on the activities chart is considered. High school seniors declare a business major, meet AGH academic thresholds, and compete on campus in November. The award honors Wichita business leader Ross Tidemann and supports freshmen entering the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University.

The Scheller College of Business Dean's Scholarship recognizes outstanding high school students applying to enter Georgia Tech's summer or fall first-year class as Business Administration majors. Four-year awards range from $20,000 to $50,000 over an undergraduate career, with approximately 15 to 18 scholarships distributed to incoming business students each year. Recipients are expected to engage in Scheller clubs, events, and student organization leadership. To retain the award, scholars must remain Business Administration majors, maintain GPA requirements of 3.0 after the first spring and 3.2 thereafter, and complete specified core business curriculum courses each year. Awards are in addition to HOPE or Zell Miller for eligible Georgia residents and are subject to Georgia Tech financial aid packaging rules.

The Harry Najim Scholarship awards $40,000 over four years to one incoming business major selected through the Allen, Gibbs and Houlik L.C. Scholarship Competition at Wichita State. The award considers financial need through the FAFSA or a need statement, and community engagement demonstrated on the AGH activities chart. High school seniors must declare a business major, submit admission and competition materials by November deadlines, and meet minimum GPA or test-score requirements. The on-campus AGH competition requires in-person attendance. Najim Scholars enter the Barton School as freshmen with strong academic records and community involvement.

The Fran Jabara Scholarship awards two $36,400 four-year scholarships to incoming entrepreneurship majors competing in the Allen, Gibbs and Houlik L.C. Scholarship Competition at Wichita State's Barton School. High school seniors must declare an entrepreneurship major within business, apply for admission by November 1, and submit AGH materials by November 8 while meeting academic eligibility thresholds. Winners are selected at the on-campus November competition. The Jabara Scholarship supports freshmen dedicated to entrepreneurship studies at the W. Frank Barton School of Business and recognizes achievement through the AGH competition process.

Full-time graduate students preparing for a career in state or local government finance may apply for the Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship through the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Study should relate to public administration, finance, accounting, public policy, economics, or a similar field, and applicants should show strong interest in public-sector work. One recipient receives a $30,000 scholarship. Previous winners are ineligible. Submit the GFOA application with a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your commitment to public service, along with transcripts and other required materials.

Tennessee residents from qualifying Middle Tennessee counties who plan to pursue a business, education, or STEM degree full-time at a four-year, nonprofit college or university may apply. Scholarship amounts vary based on financial need and may be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. High school seniors need a minimum ACT score of 21 and GPA of 2.5. Award checks are made payable only to the college or university. Submit the online application between September 15 and December 15 with proof of financial need via a 1040 tax return, transcripts, and required documents.

The RSM US Foundation awards five first-generation college students up to $30,000 each, paid $10,000 per year over three consecutive academic years, plus an invitation to an RSM information session. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 states or Washington, DC, at least 18 years old, enrolled full time with a 3.3 GPA or higher at an accredited college or university, and studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program. They must be first-, second-, or third-year students with no immediate family member from a previous generation holding a bachelor's degree (siblings with degrees are fine). The application requires an unofficial transcript, a personal statement of 1,500 characters or less, and a 30-60 second original video. Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28 annually.

The Ketner School of Business Scholarship is a competitive undergraduate school award at Trine University granted through invitation-only Scholarship Day events. Two scholarships of $26,000 per year are awarded within the Ketner School of Business based on essay, assessment, and interview performance on Scholarship Day. Applicants must apply and be officially admitted to Trine before receiving an admission invitation to compete. Scholarship Day awards replace any existing Trine academic tuition scholarship. Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits per semester and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. Competitive scholarship recipients may qualify for priority housing in Scholars Hall. Contact admit@trine.edu for Scholarship Day dates and eligibility.

The College of Business Executive Advisory Board Cutler Scholar Award grants twenty-five thousand dollars per year to Ohio resident freshman applicants admitted to the College of Business or a related Honors Tutorial College business tutorial program at Ohio University. Students apply for admission by November 15, complete the supplemental Cutler Scholars application, and interview if named finalists. Selection emphasizes academic promise plus community engagement and leadership. Awardees receive four years of merit funding plus annual enrichment support for research, internships, and community projects through the Cutler Scholars Program.