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The National Black MBA Association Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter is proud to announce its 2008 Graduate Scholarship Program.
Application deadline is September 30, 2008. Semi-Finalist will be notified no later than October 31, 2008. Final selection will be based on the applicant's essay, GPA, extracurricular activities, chapter membership and telephone interview. Be sure to include a telephone number where you can be reached. Remember you are responsible for notifying the NBMBAA office in writing any changes to your address or telephone number after October 31, 2008.
The Chapter's Scholarship Program has been in existence since 1985. Our scholarship program award 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 will award over $9,000 in scholarships. If you are interested in applying for this award please follow the guidelines below:
ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a minority student
- Be enrolled in either a part or full time graduate business or management program in January 2009
- Be enrolled in a College or University in the United States
- Be available to attend the Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter Corporate Reception on December 5, 2008
- Agree to become a member of the Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter and participate on Student Relations Committee
APPLICATION MATERIALS
(All application materials must be submitted in one envelope)
ESSAY:
Include 2 copies of a 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?
- 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.
RESUME
Include a current resume.
TRANSCRIPT(S)
Official transcripts are required for all college coursework. If you are entering graduate school in the spring (January) of 2009, you must include your undergraduate transcripts. Transcripts must be received stamped and sealed.
PICTURE:
Submit a 3x5 photograph to be used in scholarship and NBMBAA publications.
CHECK THE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED. IF ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE NOT SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION, THE PACKAGE IS CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.