Department of Marketing
Awards and Scholarships - 2016
APPLICATION FORM
Please print this application form and submit it to the Department of Marketing (BH 128) along with a
copy of your resume, an unofficial NIU transcript, and a personal statement letter. Select an area for
which you are applying as evidenced by course work, internship, extra-curricular activities, or other
work.
Minimum qualifications for a Department of Marketing Award or Scholarship include:
 Completion of UBUS 310 with a C or better
 Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
 Major in Marketing
Due Date: February 15, 2016. *Please note that the Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday,
April 9, 2016. Your completion of this application requires you to be present at the Banquet to
receive an award.
Student Name:
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Local Address:
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Permanent Address: ________________________
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Email:
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Phone Number:
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Area of Study (select one):
____ General
____ Interactive Marketing
____ Professional Sales
____ Retail Management
Areas of Involvement & Interest (Select all that apply):
____ AMA
____ CSAB
____PSE
____MHS
____ MSAB
____ Aspiring Entrepreneur: If you are an entrepreneur, write a brief essay explaining your
entrepreneurial aspirations and what you are doing to reach that end. Be sure to include the
product/service, target audience, distribution and promotion of your product/service, barriers of
entry, and how you will differentiate your product/service from competition.
____ Civic/Community Involvement: If you have done exceptional civic or community service, please
submit a statement of what you are/have been involved in, years of service, and why you became
involved in that service.
Personal Statement Guidelines: Each scholarship applicant is required to submit a 1-2 page letter
outlining your qualifications for an award. Statements should highlight any internship or
leadership experiences that assisted in the selection of their major and their future career-related
goals. They should also address your area(s) of interest in marketing, your level of involvement in
organizations and your future career goals and aspirations
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The information given on this application is complete and accurate. I authorize Northern Illinois University and its agents to investigate
all statements contained herein. I understand that misrepresentations, omissions or false statements are cause for disqualification. By
completing, signing, and returning this form, I authorize the MKTG department to release this information to the benefactors.
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Signature of Applicant
Date
CHECKLIST:
Completed Application
Unofficial Transcript
Resume
Personal Statement