College of Business and Public Administration
The following scholarships are currently available for students enrolled (or enrolling) in the College of Business and Public Administration for the Fall, 2013 term. Eligibility varies. Application Deadline: Must be received by June 20, 2013.
To apply, see Instructions and other Guidelines.
Martin Anthonisen Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Enrolled in GSU’s Finance degree program
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Returning adult student with financial need
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) discussing reasons for choosing a career in finance, and indicating financial need.
American Logistics Association Endowed Scholarship
Award: Two at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate and graduate CBPA students in pursuit of a career in logistics
- Must be a veteran or active in the military or a federal civil service employee, or be a dependent of a veteran with an honorable discharge or a dependent of a federal civil service employee.
- Must also be a member of a household within a 50-mile radius of Chicago.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) covering observance of restrictions, experience in logistics, and academic/career aspirations in logistics-related field.
- Two letters of recommendation from a GSU faculty member and/or administrator, or from employment supervisors
Ronald Bean Community Service Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking in good academic standing at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Demonstrate engagement in community volunteer services.
- United States citizen.
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 to 1,000 words) demonstrating a history of and desire to continue volunteering in the community.
- Two letters of recommendation from a volunteer organization.
CBPA Student Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
Award: Two at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student in the College of Business and Public Administration
- Completed minimum of twelve graded hours at GSU
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
- US Citizen and resident of Illinois
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) discussing commitment to school and community service as well as leadership qualities
- Two letters of recommendation from CBPA Faculty members attesting to service commitment and leadership qualities
Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Endowed Scholarship in Business
Award: Three at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student pursuing a business career
- Preference given to MBA students, but undergrads will be considered
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
- Financial need will be considered but not a determinant.
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 to 1000 words) documenting work experience (if any), commitment to the field, career plans, reason for choice of major, and qualities that prove eligibility, etc.
- A letter of recommendation from a GSU faculty member or administrator.
Dr. Lowell W. Culver Fellowship in Public Administration
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduate student in Public Administration
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 words) addressing how an MPA from GSU will be a benefit to a career in the public sector. Finalists must show promise in their selected career.
Donald Dolan Endowed Business Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate
- CBPA students seeking a degree in business administration.
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
- Good academic standing at GSU or prior school
- Financial need is a criterion
- United States citizen and resident of Illinois
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) discussing career aspirations in the field of production and manufacturing.
First Midwest Bank Scholarship
Award: One at $250
Eligibility:
- Graduate of Joliet Junior College or South Suburban Community College
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Undergraduate degree seeking student in good academic standing at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Financial need may be considered, but is not a requirement.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500-1000 words) describing any personal information, academic, professional, or philanthropic goals that the applicant deems pertinent.
$100 Follett-GSU Textbook Voucher
Award: Thirty at $100 (Follett Gift Card)
Eligibility:
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 for undergraduates or 3.25 for graduates
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Essay (300 words) outlining how you intend to use your GSU degree.
Lorraine Fontana Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Award: Three at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student in the College of Business and Public Administration or College of Arts and Sciences
- Majoring in Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or Information Technology
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, in good academic standing
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling)in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- U.S. Citizen
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing your career goals and how this award will impact your education.
Great Lakes Bank Endowed Scholarship
Award: Five at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Graduated or transferred from Prairie State College, South Suburban College, Moraine Valley Community College, or Joliet Junior College.
- Enrolled at GSU in a major in one of the following: College of Health and Human Services, College of Education (Division of Education only) or College of Business and Public Administration (Division of Accounting/Finance/MIS or Division of Management/Marketing)
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) indicating how you will use your degree in the southland metropolitan region, which includes south Cook and Will counties.
Donald W. Hansen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Award: Two at $1,200
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- Minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Minimum 15 hours of graded work at GSU within the two previous years.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing your academic excellence and leadership abilities.
- Letters of recommendation which attest to your academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
Jassac Charitable Foundation Scholarship Honoring Lorine S. Samuels
Award: One at $500 (Follett Gift Card)
Eligibility:
- Must be an undergraduate degree seeking student
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 from GSU or most recent school
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling) in a minimum of six credit hours
- African American student preferred
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) outlining your career aspirations.
Manilow Scholarship for Students Who Achieve Intellectual Excellence
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in any field
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Demonstrate academic excellence and determination to complete their degree.
- Financial may be considered
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 to 1000 words) describing your candidacy and career goals and how your degree will benefit your career. Include a brief bio describing your educational and employment history and accomplishments as they relate to career goals.
- Letter of recommendation from a GSU faculty member or administrator may be submitted.
Master of Public Administration Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student enrolled in the MPA program at GSU.
- Good academic standing with a minimum 3.70 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in minimum of 6 credit hours
- Have at least 21 hours of earned credit in the MPA Program at GSU
Documentation Required:
- Essay (1 or two pages) describing how he/she expects to benefit from a Master’s in Public Administration degree.
Francisco Montalvo Endowed Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Must be a degree seeking student enrolled in the Governors State University;
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling) in a minimum of six credit hours and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher;
- Hispanic or Spanish speaking student preferred;
- Must have financial need as evidenced by the current FASFA; and
- Preference given to a student with interest in labor/union rights.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing reasons for career choice.
Donald and Helen Morrison Endowed Scholarship in Business
Award: Five at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Enrolled in the College of Business and Public Administration in a major that will prepare him/her to assume an entrepreneurial role in business or industry
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student in good academic standing at GSU
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling)in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- US Citizen and Illinois resident
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 to 1000 words) describing education and work experience, career goals, and how you plan to make a difference in the world.
- Letter of recommendation from the dean, division chair, or a faculty member testifying to commitment and capability for entrepreneurship is required.
The Wilbur L. Morrison Endowed Scholarship
Award: Six at 1,000
Eligibility:
- Course of study must be leading to a business degree.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling)in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- US Citizen and Illinois resident
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 to 1000 words) indicating education and work experience, along with reasons to be considered for the award.
- Letter of reference from dean, division chair or faculty member detailing student’s commitment to and/or experience in retailing.
Scholarship for Finance or Accounting Students
Award: Six at $4,000 ($2,000 Fall and $2,000 Spring)
Eligibility:
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting or a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in finance.
- Undergraduate student in good academic standing at GSU
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling)in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Financial need is a criterion
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 to 1,000 words) explaining your definition of ethical behavior as it relates to the finance/accounting fields.
Rich Township Community Scholarships
Award: Eight at $500
Eligibility:
- Must live or work in Rich Township, Illinois
- 22 years of age or older
- Graduate or undergraduate degree seeking student at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in at least 6 credit hours
- Rich Township officials or employees, or family members of officials or employees are not eligible.
- Preference is given to the a) Spouse of Military Reservist called to active duty; b) Single parent in the process of completing degree requirements; c) Recently unemployed person in process of training for a new career; or d) Veterans whose benefits do not cover textbooks. This is not a requirement.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (300 -500 words) outlining their career goals. Essay should include a description on how you fit into one or more of the above preferences, if applicable.
