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The NBMBAA National MBA Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving graduate students demonstrating strong communication skills, community involvement and leadership ability. Scholarships range from $1,000 - $15,000 and includes membership to the association.
Applicants must:
- be a minority student enrolled in a full-time graduate business program at an accredited college or university in the United States, or Canada at the time of award (September 2010)
- submit an essay, resume, and transcript
- be able to demonstrate academic excellence
- be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership potential
- be able to demonstrate strong communication skills
- be actively involved in their local communities through service to others.
Recipients receive:
- Scholarship awards up to $15,000
- NBMBAA® membershi
Additionally some recipients will receive:
- Round-trip airfare & housing to the Annual Conference & Exposition
- Complimentary conference registration
- Special VIP access to receptions and events at the conference
Recipients are required to:
- Agree to participate in limited public relations activities
- Agree to become an active member in local chapter
- Agree to become a member of the NBMBAA® Scholarship Advisory Team & Scholarship Alumni Club
Application materials:
ESSAY
Essays must be submitted through our online process only.
Complete a 300 word essay on one of the following topics:
- 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?
RESUME
Resumes must be submitted through our online process only. Resumes must not exceed 2 pages.
TRANSCRIPT(S)
Official transcripts are required for all college coursework. Please upload an official copy of your most recent transcript.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Please upload a headshot in jpg. The image should be at least 1024x768.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES