BUSINESS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
APPLICATION
FOR G.E. CERTIFIED TRANSFER STUDENTS ENTERING THE CRAIG SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
AND EXISTING CRAIG STUDENTS ENTERING OR IN THEIR JUNIOR YEAR
To apply, please mail to the address below (1) this completed application; (2) a copy of your community college and/or CSB
transcripts; and (3) two letters of recommendation sent directly to the school from your references. The application must be
postmarked by January 5th. Emphasis in scoring is given to the last three years of scholarship, leadership and service.
Questions may be directed to the Associate Dean at 559.278.2482
Please Note: Although this application covers the prestigious Business Scholars Program, dozens of additional
scholarships designated for business students are available through the University’s Scholarship Office. Information
on these opportunities can be found at http://www.fresnostate.edu/academicaffairs/scholarships/
C ALIFORNIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, FRESNO • CRAIG SCHOOL OF B USINESS • ASSOCIATE
5245 N. B ACKER, M/S PB8 • F RESNO, CA
PLEASE
TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME
(M R. / MS.)
LAST
FIRST
MI
FRESNO STATE STUDENT ID
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY
HOME PHONE
STATE
ZIP
CELL PHONE
E-MAIL ADDRESS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
I HAVE APPLIED TO CALIFORNIA STATE U NIVERSITY, F RESNO FOR THE FALL SEMESTER AS AN ENTERING
JUNIOR FROM A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH G.E. CERTIFICATION
I AM AN EXISTING STUDENT AT THE CRAIG SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND AM APPLYING FOR THE
BUSINESS SCHOLARS PROGRAM AS A JUNIOR OR FIRST SEMESTER SENIOR
EXCELLENCE • INNOVATION •
P LEASE ANSWER ONLY IN THE SPACE
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OTHER THAN GPA
Please Note: Athletic Participation and recognition should be shown on the next page
A. List academic competitions and programs you have participated in such as SIFE, Rotaract, honors programs,
business professional groups, music, etc. List only achievements while in college. You may include high
school and other achievements on a separate page titled “Other Achievements”.
COMPETITION/PROGRAM
DATE
LEVEL
AWARD RECEIVED
[CITY, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, ETC.]
B. List honors and recognition you have received, including scholarships, competitively based intern or apprentice
programs, and other academic awards. List only achievements while in college. You may include high school
and other achievements on a separate page titled “Other Achievements”.
HONOR
DATE
SPONSORED BY
WORK EXPERIENCE
ORGANIZATION & CITY
DATE [FROM:TO]
EXCELLENCE • INNOVATION •
POSITION
HOURS PER WEEK
P LEASE ANSWER ONLY IN THE SPACE
LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
List offices you have held in school or community organizations (business fraternal organizations, student
government), and the organizations in which you are a member. Athletic participation should be included in
this section. List only leadership activities while in college. You may include high school and other
leadership activities on a separate page titled “Other Leadership”. Do not duplicate information provided
elsewhere.
ACTIVITY
ROLE(S) PLAYED
YEARS OF INVOLVEMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE
List community service activities and approximate amount of time contributed. List only Community Service while
in college. You may include high school and other community service on a separate page titled “Other Community
Service”. Do not duplicate information provided elsewhere.
ORGANIZATION & CITY
DATE [FROM:TO]
EXCELLENCE • INNOVATION •
POSITION
TOTAL HOURS
WRITTEN ESSAY
PLEASE
ATTACH DETAILED ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS :
Use no more than 500 words combined (approximately 2 pages).
A. What in your background is the most important in distinguishing your qualifications as a Business Scholars
Scholarship recipient? Why?
B. Why are you interested in pursuing a degree in business or economics? You may wish to discuss professional
contributions you plan to make with the foundation of a business degree.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
PLEASE USE THE RECOMENDATION FORMS PROVIDED FOR YOUR REFERENCES.
THE RECOMMENATION
FORMS/LETTERS ARE TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE CRAIG SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. LETTERS
SHOULD BE FROM SCHOOL OFFICIALS, PROFESSORS OR ADULTS WITH WHOM YOU HAVE WORKED OR STUDIED.
LETTERS MUST BE ON LETTERHEAD WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE. LETTERS SHOULD BE CURRENT.
Names of references and their relationship to you:
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
STUDENT CERTIFICATION
WITH MY SIGNATURE BELOW, I:
A. PLEDGE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION, AND
B. PLEDGE MY INTENT AT THIS TIME TO PURSUE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR
ECONOMICS IF I AM ACCEPTED INTO THE BUSINESS SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
C. AUTHORIZE MY APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
NAME
SIGNATURE
COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION
Community College GPA:
Note: student has been asked to provide a copy of their transcript
Fresno State GPA: __________________
I HAVE READ THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION AND, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, IT
ACCURATELY REPRESENTS THE APPLICANT’S ACHIEVEMENTS.
NAME
SIGNATURE
EXCELLENCE • INNOVATION •
PHONE