Scholarship: University of Nebraska-Omaha- CBA Scholars Academy
Description: Calling Future Business Leaders! The CBA Scholars Academy at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is open for students who will be incoming college freshmen and majoring in Business. Through the Academy Coach program, Scholars connect with business professionals from the Omaha community on a monthly basis. Junior year, each cohort travels abroad together for a 10-day trip. Scholars enroll in small, specialized courses. Each Scholar is awarded a minimum $5,000 scholarship each academic year.
Scholars receive numerous benefits from being in the program, including:
Specific courses, taught by award-winning faculty, that the Scholars complete throughout their four years in the Academy.
Room for organic relationships and mentorship by matching Scholars to business professionals for a year-long mentorship program.
Space and support for student-led community service projects each year.
An annual scholarship of at least $5,000 to each Scholar to help with tuition costs.
A study abroad trip junior year, offset by a generous stipend.
Retreats for each cohort to build community.
To access and complete the Scholars Academy application:
Sign in to AcademicWorks, the University’s scholarship management system. (Note: You must first be admitted to the College of Business Administration to access the application.)
Complete and submit the General Application Questions for university-wide scholarships.
After completing the General Application Questions, you will be automatically directed to the College of Business Administration questions for CBA scholarships.
The final question on the College of Business Administration questions is "Would you like to be considered for the CBA Scholars Academy?" Click yes, and you will be considered for the Academy!
Application Deadline:
Priority Deadline: January 15th (Students who apply by January 15 will have a greater chance of being a finalist)
Final Deadline: March 1st
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