APPLICATION PROCESS To apply to the Scholars Academy, you must be coming in as a freshman in CBA for the 2018-2019 academic year and must submit: 1 A résumé showing commitment to your community and school through volunteer service and extracurricular activities 2 An essay to exemplify your writing abilities and career goals 3 Three letters of reference that endorse your teamwork and leadership skills The top 40 applicants will be invited to Mammel Hall for an interview day held on February 23, 2018. Twenty of those will be selected for the next cohort. The selection committee looks for candidates who demonstrate commitment, passion, character, generosity, initiative, and academic excellence. Any high school senior interested in business is encouraged to apply. In addition to evidence of the above traits, the committee takes into consideration applicants’ high school GPA, class rank, and ACT (or SAT) score.
APPLY AT cba.unomaha.edu/scholars
A community of leaders in and outside the classroom, the CBA Scholars Academy has provided a family feeling that pushes me to become the best person and student I can be. With the current opportunities provided from the Academy, there is no doubt that I will be successful in my future endeavors. Choosing to pursue this program was one of the best decisions I’ve made regarding my collegiate experience.” ZAC | 2015 SCHOLAR
cba.unomaha.edu/scholars CBA SCHOLARS ACADEMY 134Q Mammel Hall | 6708 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68182 402.554.3192 | cbascholarsacademy@unomaha.edu The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 0713BROCBA0417
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CALLING FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy is a community where high-achieving students develop their strengths, challenge their minds, engage with others, and invest in their futures.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Scholars come from diverse backgrounds, bring a variety of strengths, and have a wide range of personalities. While Scholars must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to be in the program, the range of career goals and interests is vast. During the selection process, the committee looks for incoming freshmen who would most likely demonstrate the following traits if chosen: Commitment » CBA Scholars are committed to their educations and put forth their best work in the classroom, challenging themselves while expanding their knowledge.
Within a close-knit community of ambitious and high-achieving students, Scholars challenge themselves while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Throughout the four years in the program, Scholars are mentored by professionals in the Omaha community, enroll in special business courses taught by award-winning faculty, and gain real-world experience through community engagement and international travel.
» They are committed to their futures
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Passion » Passion is giving more than what is required. Different individuals carry their passion differently; sometimes it’s loud, sometimes it’s not. No matter the style, it means going the extra mile.
The Scholars Academy is possible thanks to generous donors, including Dennis and Ruth Duffy, Carl Mammel and the Virginia Pettengill Estate. Through donor gifts, every Scholar receives a minimum $2,500 annual scholarship, awarded over four years, for a total of $10,000.
TIMELINE
OCTOBER 15, 2017
The application opens for the 2018 freshman cohort at cba.unomaha.edu/scholars.
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Application closes at midnight. Late submissions, including letters of recommendation, are not accepted.
and make those investments now.
» CBA Scholars are committed to each other and participate enthusiastically in the program.
FEBRUARY 17, 2018 The top 40 applicants are invited to Interview Day.
Character » Scholars want to make the world a better place, not just for themselves but for others as well. Generosity » Because others believe in the program and make investments in it, CBA Scholars are given many perks – including scholarships, mentorship, and other unique opportunities. Scholars are expected to pay-it-forward by being generous with their time and their talents. Initiative » CBA Scholars are go-getters. They don’t wait for others to make their dreams a reality.
FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Interview Day held in Mammel Hall.
MARCH 15, 2018
The top 20 applicants are selected and invited to join the CBA Scholars Academy.
CALLING FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy is a community where high-achieving students develop their strengths, challenge their minds, engage with others, and invest in their futures.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Scholars come from diverse backgrounds, bring a variety of strengths, and have a wide range of personalities. While Scholars must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to be in the program, the range of career goals and interests is vast. During the selection process, the committee looks for incoming freshmen who would most likely demonstrate the following traits if chosen: Commitment » CBA Scholars are committed to their educations and put forth their best work in the classroom, challenging themselves while expanding their knowledge.
Within a close-knit community of ambitious and high-achieving students, Scholars challenge themselves while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Throughout the four years in the program, Scholars are mentored by professionals in the Omaha community, enroll in special business courses taught by award-winning faculty, and gain real-world experience through community engagement and international travel.
» They are committed to their futures
SCHOLARSHIPS
Passion » Passion is giving more than what is required. Different individuals carry their passion differently; sometimes it’s loud, sometimes it’s not. No matter the style, it means going the extra mile.
The Scholars Academy is possible thanks to generous donors, including Dennis and Ruth Duffy, Carl Mammel and the Virginia Pettengill Estate. Through donor gifts, every Scholar receives a minimum $2,500 annual scholarship, awarded over four years, for a total of $10,000.
TIMELINE
OCTOBER 15, 2017
The application opens for the 2018 freshman cohort at cba.unomaha.edu/scholars.
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Application closes at midnight. Late submissions, including letters of recommendation, are not accepted.
and make those investments now.
» CBA Scholars are committed to each other and participate enthusiastically in the program.
FEBRUARY 17, 2018 The top 40 applicants are invited to Interview Day.
Character » Scholars want to make the world a better place, not just for themselves but for others as well. Generosity » Because others believe in the program and make investments in it, CBA Scholars are given many perks – including scholarships, mentorship, and other unique opportunities. Scholars are expected to pay-it-forward by being generous with their time and their talents. Initiative » CBA Scholars are go-getters. They don’t wait for others to make their dreams a reality.
FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Interview Day held in Mammel Hall.
MARCH 15, 2018
The top 20 applicants are selected and invited to join the CBA Scholars Academy.
APPLICATION PROCESS To apply to the Scholars Academy, you must be coming in as a freshman in CBA for the 2018-2019 academic year and must submit: 1 A résumé showing commitment to your community and school through volunteer service and extracurricular activities 2 An essay to exemplify your writing abilities and career goals 3 Three letters of reference that endorse your teamwork and leadership skills The top 40 applicants will be invited to Mammel Hall for an interview day held on February 23, 2018. Twenty of those will be selected for the next cohort. The selection committee looks for candidates who demonstrate commitment, passion, character, generosity, initiative, and academic excellence. Any high school senior interested in business is encouraged to apply. In addition to evidence of the above traits, the committee takes into consideration applicants’ high school GPA, class rank, and ACT (or SAT) score.
APPLY AT cba.unomaha.edu/scholars
A community of leaders in and outside the classroom, the CBA Scholars Academy has provided a family feeling that pushes me to become the best person and student I can be. With the current opportunities provided from the Academy, there is no doubt that I will be successful in my future endeavors. Choosing to pursue this program was one of the best decisions I’ve made regarding my collegiate experience.” ZAC | 2015 SCHOLAR
cba.unomaha.edu/scholars CBA SCHOLARS ACADEMY 134Q Mammel Hall | 6708 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68182 402.554.3192 | cbascholarsacademy@unomaha.edu The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 0713BROCBA0417
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