COB Scholarship descriptions and requirements

Below you will find each departments scholarship descriptions, eligibility requirements and application requirements. Please read and familiarize yourself with the requirements below before applying for any scholarships.

Students should be aware that if they receive a scholarship they will be required to write thank you notes to the awarding donor.

Graduate Scholarship Applications are now open until November 6th
CoB General and Departmental Scholarship Applications are now open until February 1st.

 

COB General Scholarships

College of Business General Scholarships are competitively awarded by the College's General Scholarship Committee to Business Majors on the basis of academic excellence, merit, professionalism, and need. Amounts vary from year to year depending on contributions. Awards are available for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. To be eligible for a scholarship you must be a full-time student in the Fall 2009 semester.

Only complete applications will be considered. You may include a brief bio of your accomplishments and personal successes and/or need for a scholarship. These may be uploaded on the online scholarship form. Please be aware that payment authorization will be made upon proof of enrollment.

 

 

 

Accounting Department Scholarships

Scholarships and excellence recognition awards are competitively awarded by the Department of Accounting Scholarship Committee to Accounting majors on the basis of academic excellence, merit and professionalism. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be a full-time student in the semester when the scholarship payment is to be made. A full-time student is defined as an undergraduate student taking a minimum of 12 academic hours or a graduate student taking a minimum of 9 academic hours in the long semesters. The summer term for undergraduate counts as a semester only if you take 4 to 6 hours both semesters and for a graduate student, 6 hours both semesters.

IF YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

  1. A complete scholarship application--complete the online application linked below.
  2. A double-spaced one-page typed sheet outlining your goals for the future and your areas of interest in the accounting profession. You may also include a brief bio of your accomplishments and personal successes. If you are also asking for a scholarship for financial need, please give a brief description of why you qualify for financial assistance. These may be uploaded on the online scholarship form.
  3. A current resume which may be uploaded on the online scholarship form.

 

 

FIREL Department Scholarships

The Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law offers a variety of competitive scholarships to students majoring in finance, financial services, risk management and insurance and real estate who have completed at least one or more semesters at UNT and have a good academic record. Award amounts vary based on available funding.

Click here for a list of FIREL scholarships and eligibility requirements.

FIREL Scholarships are awarded for the academic year with funds disbursed in equal amounts during the fall and spring terms.

I. ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to receive a scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements based on their classification.

  1. UNDERGRADUATE
    1. Be a full time student
    2. Have a major in either Finance, Financial Services, Risk Management and Insurance, or Real Estate (A degree plan should be on file with the college if you are majoring in one of these fields.)
    3. Have completed at least 24 credit hours at UNT
    4. Have taken and passed basic principles course in major field (FINA 3770, RMIN 2500, or REAL 2100)
    5. Have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA
  2. GRADUATE
    1. Be a full time student
    2. Have a major in either Finance or Real Estate (A degree plan should be on file with the college if you are majoring in one of these fields.)
    3. Have completed at least 12 credit hours at UNT
    4. Have completed 6 graduate credit hours (EXCLUDING DEFICIENCY CLASSES)
    5. Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA

II. HOW DO I APPLY?
Please submit the following information

  • REQUIRED: A completed online scholarship application linked below
  • OPTIONAL: A typed personal statement or statement of financial need.

III. WHEN AND WHERE?

  • You will find the link to the online form at the bottom of this page
  • Deadlines: Monday, February 1, 2010 for Academic Year 2010-2011.
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO SIX WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION DEADLINE BY US MAIL.

IV. QUESTIONS?
A. DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE FIREL OFFICE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ROOM 177 (michelle.bennett@unt.edu, 940.565.3050)

Real Estate

TAAEF/Larry Niemann Academic Scholarship

Up to five $1,000 merit-based academic scholarships are available through the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) for the Spring 2010 semester to students enrolled in a Residential Property Management course at the University of North Texas. The application deadline is November 16, 2009 for Spring 2010 Awards. Application and all supporting materials should be sent to TAA Education Foundation in Austin.

Application materials are available on the TAA web site www.taa.org/member/eduFoundation/scholarships

Law

No specific Law scholarships are available for students. We offer law courses as a support field. For information on Pre-Law curriculum, advising or other related information please visit http://www.cas.unt.edu/advising/prelaw/index.html.

 

 

ITDS Department Scholarships

Scholarships and academic excellence recognition awards are competitively awarded by the ITDS Department Scholarship Committee on the basis of academic excellence, merit, professionalism, and need. Amounts vary from year to year depending on contributions. Historically, there have been more awards available for undergraduate students than for masters or doctoral students. Nevertheless, all qualifying students are encouraged to apply.

 

Who is eligible?

  • All BCIS, DSCI, DECT and INFT majors.
  • Juniors, seniors, or graduate students; although, some awards may be available for graduating Seniors as well.
  • BCIS majors must have completed BCIS 3620 or BCIS 3630 by end of previous Fall semester.

How do I apply?

  1. Complete the online ITDS Dept. Scholarship Application Form linked below.
  2. Your UNT transcript will be checked by the ITDS Department. You do not have to request it from the registrar office.

 

 

Management Department Scholarships

If you want to be considered for scholarships awarded by the Department of Management, please complete the following items:

  • 1. Select a scholarship of interest and make sure that all criteria are or will be met.
  • 2. Complete the Scholarship Application form at the bottom of this page.
  • 3. Submit a statement which describes your career goals, explains how the scholarship will help you achieve the goals, and provides any additional information related to the scholarship.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed. To maintain full-time status at UNT, an undergraduate (graduate) student must enroll for at least 12 (9) semester hours. Kindly e -mail (ching-chung.kuo@unt.edu) or call (940-565-4749) the Scholarship Committee Chair if you have any questions.

Department of Management Scholarship

Eligible undergraduate students must have completed 75 hours of college course work, with at least 15 hours completed at UNT. Applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and agree to maintain full-time enrollment at UNT during the semester in which the scholarship is granted. Finally, applicants must have successfully completed all pre-business requirements and have an official degree plan for a professional field in Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management, or Operations and Supply Chain Management (formerly Operations Management Science). Eligible graduate students must have completed at least 9 hours toward an MBA degree with a major in Management at UNT, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and agree to maintain full-time enrollment during the semester in which the scholarship is granted.

Melanie Dutton Scholarship

The Melanie Dutton Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who (1) have an official degree plan for a professional field in Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management, or Operations and Supply Chain Management (formerly Operations Management Science); (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time remaining in their degree program; (3) maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 (for undergraduates) or 3.0 (for graduates); and (4) speak a language other than English fluently. In addition to the general application, the applicant must submit a one-page essay explaining what his (her) second language is and the role it plays in conducting business.

Lorch Folz Memorial Scholarship

The Department of Management awards the Lorch Folz Memorial Scholarship to eligible undergraduate students majoring in the Operations and Supply Chain Management (formerly Operations Management Science) professional field in the Department of Management of the College of Business. Applicants must be full-time students and agree to maintain full-time enrollment at UNT during the semester in which the scholarship is granted. Eligible students have completed 60 semester hours, have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher, and are permanent residents or citizens of the United States. Applicants must also express intent to enter the manufacturing industry, preferably in Texas but certainly in the United States. A student who is awarded the Lorch Folz Memorial Scholarship for the junior year is eligible to have the scholarship renewed for the senior year provided that s/he continues to meet the eligibility criteria.

ISM-Dallas Leonard Ingram Memorial Scholarship

The ISM-Dallas Leonard Ingram Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the College of Business in effect at the time of the award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time in their degree program; (3) must be a student member of ISM-Dallas and a full-time student in Management majoring in a purchasing/supply management related field; (4) indicate financial necessity; (5) maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher; (6) must be an in-state student; and (7) the scholarship, if awarded, will be equally dispersed between two academic semesters to ensure that the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements. [Note: Applicants from the College of Business meeting all requirements except (3) or (5) or both may still be considered.]

C. L. Littlefield Memorial Scholarship

The Littlefield Business Management Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management in effect at the time of any award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time remaining in their degree program; (3) enroll as a full-time student in the Department of Management at UNT; and (4) preference should be given to graduate students for this award.

Management Advisory Board Scholarship

Eligible undergraduate students must have completed 75 hours of college course work, with at least 15 hours completed at UNT. Applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and agree to maintain full-time enrollment at UNT during the semester in which the scholarship is granted. Finally, applicants must have successfully completed all pre-business requirements and have an official degree plan for a professional field in Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management, or Operations and Supply Chain Management (formerly Operations Management Science). Eligible graduate students must have completed at least 9 hours toward an MBA degree with a major in Management at UNT, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and agree to maintain full-time enrollment at UNT during the semester in which the scholarship is granted.

Morris D. and Evelyn B. Misso Scholarship

The Morris D. and Evelyn B. Misso Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the College of Business in effect at the time of the award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time remaining in the degree program; (3) enroll as a full-time student majoring in the Department of Management at UNT; and (4) must be of sound moral character. [Note: Applicants from the College of Business meeting all requirements except (3) may still be considered.]

Maureen F. Moore Scholarship

The Maureen F. Moore Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management in effect at the time of the award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time remaining in their degree program; (3) maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher; (4) enroll, or intend to enroll, as a full-time student in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management at UNT; and (5) preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. [Note: Applicants meeting only the requirement in (1) may still be considered.]

Christina M. Nobrega Memorial Scholarship

Eligible students must (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management in effect at the time of any award; (2) be classified as a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management; (3) be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States; (4) submit an essay of at least 600 words which describes their career goals and how an award from this scholarship will help the applicants achieve them; (5) enroll as a student in the Department of Management at UNT; (6) students working full- or part-time, demonstrating financial need, and qualifying for financial assistance will be given preference; and (7) the scholarship may be awarded to a previous recipient during his/her senior year if the student reapplies and continues to meet the eligibility requirements. [Note: Applicants from the College of Business meeting all requirements except (5) may still be considered.]

William D. and Marilyn B. Oates Scholarship

The William D. and Julie Marilyn Oates Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management in the College of Business in effect at the time of any award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time remaining in their degree program; and (3) maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Joseph O. & Betty A. Roy Business Scholarship

Eligible students must (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management at the time of any award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full time remaining in their degree program; and (3) enroll as a full-time student in the Department of Management at UNT to study management topic involving a significant international learning experience. [Note: Applicants from the College of Business enrolling as full-time students and meeting all requirements except (3) may still be considered.]

Jim McDonald Scholarship in Management in Memory of C. L. Littlefield

The Jim McDonald Scholarship in Management in Recognition of C. L. Littlefield is awarded to students who (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management in effect at the time of any award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time remaining in their degree program; and (3) enroll as a full-time student in one Department of Management professional field degree program at UNT. [Note: Applicants from the College of Business meeting all requirements except (3) may still be considered.]

Elvis and Joyce Stephens Scholarship

The Elvis and Joyce Stephens Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management in effect at the time of the award; (2) maintain full-time enrollment at UNT unless they have fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full-time remaining in their degree program; (3) enroll as a full-time student in the Department of Management at UNT with a major in Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management or any other Management program; (4) demonstrate financial need; and (5) preference will be given to applicants who supply a statement certifying that they are the first in their family to attend college, i.e., their parents and siblings did not attend college.

Ken and Shirley Murphy Scholarship in Entrepreneurship

The College of Business awards the Ken and Shirley Murphy Scholarship in Entrepreneurship to a student who must (1) meet the minimum entrance requirements and continuing academic performance standards of the College of Business in effect at the time of any award; (2) be enrolled in the College of Business as a full-time student with any major in the Department of  Management; (3) maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and a College of Business GPA of 2.5 or higher; (4) be of junior standing or higher; (5) express a particular interest in entrepreneurship and/or entrepreneurial studies (an essay of no more than 600 words is required); and (6) have exhibited entrepreneurial traits by meeting one of the three requirements below: (a) having successfully operated some form of part-time or full-time enterprise (a description of the business is required); (b) being currently employed for a minimum of 20 hours per week (a copy of your current resume is required) while carrying a minimum of 12 undergraduate (or 9 graduate) hours; and (c) having earned a minimum of 50% of college expenses during the prior summer (a copy of your 2008 W-4 form is required). All awards from the Ken and Shirley Murphy Scholarship in Entrepreneurship shall be full scholarships to individual students in the amount of $5,000.

 

 

Marketing & Logistics Scholarships

Graduate and Undergraduate Marketing & Logistics students are encouraged to apply!

Scholarships and excellence recognition awards are competitively awarded by a Scholarship Committee on the basis of academic excellence, merit, professionalism, and need.

I. ELIGIBILITY

To be qualified to receive a scholarship, the successful contender will have meet the following requirements based on guidelines established for their classification:

A. UNDERGRADUATE

  1. Must declare Marketing or Logistics as their major unless specific scholarship does not require this action. (A degree plan should already be in place with COB’s undergraduate advising office.)
  2. Must have successfully completed all pre-business requirements
  3. Be a full-time student in the semester when the scholarship payment is to be made. A full-time student is defined as a student taking a minimum of 12 academic hours.
  4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  5. Must have completed at least 15 hours of college course work at UNT.

B. GRADUATE

  1. Must declare Marketing or Logistics as their major unless specific scholarship does not require this action (A degree plan must be on file with the college if you are majoring in one of these areas.)
  2. Be a full-time student in the semester when the scholarship payment is to be made.
  3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  4. Completed 6 graduate credit hours in MKTG and/or LSCM.

II. HOW DO I APPLY? Complete the online scholarship application linked below. (Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.)

  1. A one-page letter of application including, but not limited to, career goals and how you are preparing for your chosen career.
  2. A complete typed resume including work experience, activities, and educational background including two (2) academic and two (2) non-academic references, including name and all relevant contact information. Do not submit letters with the initial application.
  3. OPTIONAL: A typed personal statement or statement of financial need.

III. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT:

  1. Your actual course enrollment will be verified during the semesters you receive a scholarship. If you do not meet the above requirements throughout the semester, the scholarship may be revoked.
  2. Selected students are required to attend the Scholarship Recognition Awards program of the Department of Marketing and Logistics.

 

 

 

Graduate Scholarships

Summerfield G. Roberts Scholarship
The Graduate Programs Office offers a nonrenewable variety of competitive scholarships for students, who are Texas residents and have a good academic record. Award amounts vary based on available funding.

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to receive a scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements based on their classification. Non-degree seeking and Certificate-only students are not eligible.  You may not reapply for this scholarship if awarded.

NEW STUDENTS

  1. Be enrolled in first semester at UNT as a graduate student
  2. Be enrolled in at least 6 hours at UNT
  3. Be a Texas resident
  4. Scored at least 500 on GMAT
  5. Be admitted without condition or provisions
  6. Be in good academic standing

CONTINUTING STUDENTS

  1. Have completed at least 6 hours at UNT
  2. Be enrolled in at least 6 hours at UNT
  3. Be a Texas resident
  4. Have completed the GMAT or GRE
  5. Have completed all 50xx background courses
  6. Be admitted without condition or provisions
  7. Be in good academic standing
  8. Have a minimum cumulative 3.6 GPA

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Full name and ID must be included on all documentation.

  1. Application - Complete online or paper copy available in BA229
  2. Optional: One page, 250 word essay describing achievements (essays over 250 words will not be accepted.)

SEND TO:
Summerfield G. Roberts Scholarship
Attn: Abbie Long
University of North Texas
Graduate Programs Office
College of Business,  Room 229
1155 Union Circle, #311160
Denton, TX 76203

Phone: 940.369.8977
Fax: 940.369.8978


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