Dean’s Scholar Program Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
What is the Dean’s Scholar Program? Inspired by the success of Georgia Tech’s President’s Scholarship Program, Joe Evans (IM 1971) and former Dean Steve Salbu introduced a similar initiative for Georgia Tech’s College of Management in 2009. The concept was proposed to alumni and friends of the College, and the response was enthusiastic and
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immediate. The Dean’s Scholarship Program was funded in its inaugural year. To date, the program has awarded in excess of $3M in scholarships to nearly 150 of the best and brightest high school seniors
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across the United States. Thanks to Mr. Evans’ vision, the continued support of our generous donors, and Dean Maryam Alavi, the program has elevated Scheller College’s impressive credentials and its competitiveness among peer
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business schools, making an immeasurable impact on the lives of the Dean’s Scholars.
Why become part of the momentum? For over 10 years, the Dean’s Scholarship Program has funded the education of the nation’s brightest, most qualified young people, who flourish in their time at Scheller and go on to become leaders in almost every corner of the world. Their presence has fueled the increase in academic excellence and reputation Scheller
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College has experienced over the past decade. Join the ranks of alumni supporters and benefactors who contribute to the growth of the Dean’s Scholarship Program and Scheller College. •
A gift of $250,000 establishes a named endowed Dean’s Scholarship at Scheller College
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A gift of $50,000 ($12,500 each year) establishes a named expendable Dean’s Scholarship at Scheller College
We encourage you to contact us to learn more about the available opportunities and the potential impact of your gift. John Byrne
“Receiving the Dean’s Scholarship nearly a decade ago was a defining milestone in my life. It allowed me to attend Georgia Tech out of state, gave me access to world-class professors and career counselors, and instilled in
Senior Director of Development john.bryne@scheller.gatech.edu 404.385.3878
me the business acumen and analytical rigor needed to thrive in a career in
Kate Konecny
tech. First as a student and now as an alum, it’s been exciting to watch the
Director of Development kate.konecny@scheller.gatech.edu 404.291.8268
scholarship program and college grow, and I look forward to see what we can accomplish in the next 10 years.” Hayden Asquith, BS Business Administration ‘15 Bergmark Family Dean’s Scholar
Mary Grace Herrington Director of Development marygrace.herrington@scheller.gatech.edu 404.894.5949