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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.

Unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from your my.unt.edu account.

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 2008 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, professionalism, and need. 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 for students majoring in finance, 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.

FIREL Scholarships are awarded for the academic year with funds disbursed in the fall and spring terms. Summer awards are made separately.

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, 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, INSU 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, 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 12 credit hours at UNT
    4. Have completed 6 graduate credit hours in Finance (EXCLUDING DEFICIENCY CLASSES)
    5. Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA

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

  • A completed online scholarship application linked below
  • A copy of your UNT transcript (Unofficial acceptable)
  • OPTIONAL: A typed personal statement

III. WHEN AND WHERE?

  • You will find the link to the online form at the bottom of this page
  • Deadlines: Check with the department or this page for current application periods and deadlines
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO SIX WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION DEADLINE.

IV. QUESTIONS?
A. DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE FIREL OFFICE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ROOM 177.

Real Estate

TAAEF/Larry Niemann Academic Scholarship

Up to five $1,000 merit-based academic scholarships are available from the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) for the Fall 2008 semester to students enrolled in a Residential Property Management course at the University of North Texas. The application deadline is March 1st. Application and all supporting materials should be sent to TAA Education Foundation in Austin.

Download scholarship information. (PDF)

Download TAAEF Scholarship Application

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The Jonetta Vise/ AATC Academic Scholarship

The Jonetta Vise/ AATC academic scholarship is established in honor of Jonetta Vise, former AATC Director of Education to recognize her love of and commitment to education efforts on behalf of the Texas rental housing industry. This $1,000 merit-based academic scholarship is available through the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF)/Larry Niemann Scholarship Program for the Fall 2008 semester to students enrolled in a Residential Property Management course at the University of North Texas. While available through TAAEF, this scholarship is in addition to those funded directly by TAAEF. The application deadline is March 1st. Application and all supporting materials should be sent to TAA Education Foundation in Austin.

Download scholarship information. (PDF)

Download Jonetta Vise/ AATC Academic Scholarship Application

Download application (PDF)

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, contact the Department of Political Science.

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 or the paper form available on the ITDS Department website or in the ITDS Office.
  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 Scholarships Application Form below.
  • 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 students must have completed 75 hours of college course work, with at least 15 hours completed at the University of North Texas. Applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 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, 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 (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 students majoring in the Operations and Supply Chain Management (formerly Operations Management Science) professional field. 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, and are residents 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 Administration 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) must be a registered student in both semesters of the academic year during which the scholarship is granted; (4) must be a student member of ISM-Dallas majoring in a purchasing/supply management related field; (5) indicate financial necessity; (6) maintain a 3.0 GPA; and (7) must be an in-state student. (Note: Applicants meeting all but the 3.0 GPA requirements may still be considered.)

Littlefield Memorial Scholarship

Eligible students must (1) have completed 75 hours of college course work, with at least 15 hours completed at the University of North Texas; (2) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0; (3) agree to maintain full-time enrollment at UNT during the semester in which the scholarship is granted; and (4) file 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 (1) have completed at least 9 hours toward an MBA degree with a major in Management at UNT; (2) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and (3) agree to maintain full-time enrollment at UNT during the semester in which the scholarship is granted.

Management Advisory Board Scholarship

Eligible students must have completed 75 hours of college course work, with at least 15 hours completed at the University of North Texas. Applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 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, 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 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 the degree program; (3) enroll as a full-time student in the Department of Management at UNT; and (4) demonstrate evidence of sound moral character.

Maureen F. Moore Scholarship

The Maureen F. Moore Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) are enrolled full time as an undergraduate; (2) have filed a degree plan for OB HR, or for sophomores, intent to study HR; (3) possess a minimum 3.25 grade point average; and (4) can demonstrate financial need.

Ken and Shirley Murphy Scholarship in Entrepreneurship

The Department of Management awards the Ken and Shirley Murphy Scholarship in Entrepreneurship to a student who has demonstrated entrepreneurial abilities. The applicant must meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the College of Business Administration (COB) in effect at the time of the award and must be enrolled in the COB as a full-time student in Management, maintaining an overall GPA of 2.0 and a COB GPA of 2.5. Preference will be given to students with junior standing or higher. Students who apply for this scholarship must have successfully owned and operated some form of part-time or full-time enterprise or have been employed in a direct marketing or sales capacity in outside sales. (Note: It is the student’s responsibility to provide acceptable documentation of the entrepreneurial requirements. Please refer to the last page of the application form for details.)

William D. and Marilyn B. Oates Scholarship

The William D. and Julie Marilyn Oates Scholarship is awarded to students who (1) possess the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management in the College of Business Administration 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; and (3) maintain a 3.0 GPA.

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; (4) major in Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management or any other Management program; (5) are first in family to attend college, i.e., parents and siblings did not attend college; (6) demonstrate financial need. In the event no applicant meets the criterion set forth in (5) above, the remaining criteria will be used.

Christina M. Nobrega Memorial Scholarship

Eligible students must (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management; (2) be classified as a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management; (3) be a citizen or permanent resident 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 applicant achieve them; (5) be enrolled as a student in the Department of Management at  the University; and (6) students working full or part-time who demonstrate financial need and qualify for financial assistance will be given preference.

Joseph W. & Betty A. Roy Business Scholarship

Eligible students must (1) meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the Department of Management; (2) maintain full time enrollment at the University, 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 the University.

Marketing & Logistics Scholarships

Application Information

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. Have completed the GMAT or GRE
  5. Be admitted without condition or provisions
  6. Be in good academic standing

CONTINUTING STUDENTS

  1. Have completed at least 3 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 3.4 GPA

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

  1. Application
  2. Copy of UNT transcript (Unofficial acceptable)
  3. Optional: Resume
  4. Optional: 250 work essay describing achievements (essays over 250 words will not be accepted.)

DEADLINES
Fall- July 15
Spring- TBA
Summer- TBA

SEND TO:
Susan Manuel
University of North Texas
Graduate Programs Office
College of Business,  Room 229
1155 Union Circle
Denton, TX 76203

Phone: 940.369.8977
Fax: 940.369.8978

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