NSHMBA's 2009 Scholarship Program

NSHMBA's 2009 Scholarship Program

http://www.nshmba. org/whoweare. asp

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs, which exists "to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development, " has established a scholarship program to assist qualified Hispanics to pursue MBAs. Scholarships are offered each year for full- and part-time study at an accredited (AACSB) institution of the student's choice.

The application period for the 2009 Scholarship is from February 1 through April 30, 2009. Scholarship candidates are being selected on the basis of academic achievement, work experience, financial need, personal statement of goals and aspirations, community service, letters of recommendation, and NSHMBA ambassadorship.

The awards are a combination of scholarship funds and reimbursements for travel to a NSHMBA conference. There are three award levels for full-time study:

* $5,000 awards consisting of a $4,750 scholarship and $250 travel Reimbursement.
* $7,500 awards consisting of a $7,250 scholarship and $250 travel
Reimbursement.
* Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the
equivalent) from either a bachelors degree or masters degree. OR have
a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the
equivalent) from a bachelors degree in combination with two years of
full-time work experience.
* $10,000 awards granted to the top 5 applicants who demonstrate
financial need of $10,000 or more. These awards consist of a $9,750
scholarship and $250 travel Reimbursement.

There is one level for part-time study: $2,500 awards consisting of a
$2,250 scholarship and $250 travel Reimbursement.

Awards are renewable for up to one year or until a Master's Degree is
earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon the
recipient meeting the following requirements:

* Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a
4.0 scale (or the equivalent) in current degree program.
* Participate in at least two NSHMBA chapter, regional, or national events by April 30, 2009.

Renewal applications will be sent to eligible recipients in December.

ELIGIBILITY - Applicants must:

* Be United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
* Be of Hispanic heritage
* Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the
equivalent) from either a bachelors degree or masters degree. OR have
a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) from a bachelors degree in combination with two years of full-time work experience.
* Be current NSHMBA member. (Student Member ID required.

Applicants who are not currently a NSHMBA member may apply now at the
applicant rate.
* Be enrolled in a graduate business program in a college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico, accredited by the AACSB (AACSB International) at the time of award.

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