COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, APPLICATION & CHECKLIST
FALL 2013 & SPRING 2014
Scholarship funding may be available to students who have been admitted to or are currently enrolled at
Prairie View A&M University in one of the business programs. College of Business Scholarships will be
awarded in fall 2013 and/or spring 2014.
Scholarships must be used to support enrollment at Prairie View A&M University. Scholarship funds will not
be used as an “overpayment.” Information contained in the application must be accurate and may be subject
to verification by the College of Business Scholarship Committee.
Applications will be accepted from students who have already been accepted to or are currently enrolled at
Prairie View A&M University and who meet the criteria outlined in the scholarship application package. The
Scholarship Committee will evaluate applications from prospective recipients for scholarships based on the
following information:
 College of Business Scholarship Application
 Scholarship criteria
 Transcripts
 Essays (if applicable), community service,
preferred affiliations financial need and test scores
where indicated.
Applications may be mailed to the following address or submitted in the Hobart Taylor Sr. building in room
2A203C:
Prairie View A&M University
College of Business
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 519; MS 2300
Prairie View, TX 77446
Applicants will be contacted via e-mail about the status of their application by
Friday, April 5, 2013.
Scholarship applications must be received, not postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline.
Absolutely No Exceptions, No Excuses
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013
Please remember the following:
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Submit the application and all materials in a sealed envelope. Do not submit the instructions,
criteria or deadline information as part of your packet.
Please type or legibly print your information on the application in blue or black ink. Do not
leave any of the contact information blank.
Fill out both pages of the application (undergraduate and/or graduate) and sign the application.
If you are currently an undergraduate student (graduating senior) and seeking funds for one of
the graduate programs, please complete the PVAMU College of Business Graduate Student
Scholarship Application.
Remember to submit a copy of your transcript.
Current Students - a recent copy of your transcript printed from Panther Tracks is acceptable
New & Transfer Students – a copy of your transcript is acceptable
If you are applying for the Bob Roberts and/or Lucy Boone Scholarship, you will also need to
submit an essay and any additional materials required.
A written referral from a member of Eta Phi Beta Sorority is required if applying for this
scholarship.
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Out-of-State Students should answer “No” to the question “Are you a Resident of Texas?” and
indicate their state of residency in order to be considered for an out-of-state fee waiver.
International Students should answer “No” to the question “Are you a Resident of Texas?” and
indicate their country of residency in order to be considered for an out-of-state fee waiver.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS & CRITERIA
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP)
ALL BUSINESS STUDENTS (HIGH SCHOOL, TRANSFER, UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE)
Must meet criteria for College of Business General Scholarship (see details in the application).
ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCHOLARSHIP (ACCOUNTING, MISY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS)
Must meet criteria for College of Business General Scholarship (see details in the application).
CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS
ETA PHI BETA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP
Must be a mother needing a financial assistance.
A written referral from a member of Eta Phi Beta Sorority is required.
EXXON-MOBIL (TRANSFER STUDENTS)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
Must be a transfer student with a minimum of 30 semester hours.
FORD EEOC SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT – (UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE)
Minimum GPA of 2.75 at the time of application
GENERAL MOTORS SCHOLARSHIP (HIGH SCHOOL, TRANSFER, UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE)
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (current and cumulative) at the time of application
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - CURRENT STUDENTS, UNDERGRADUATES
Must meet criteria for College of Business General Scholarship (see details in the application).
INDIVIDUAL NAMED SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
FOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS
HENRI L. BAILEY, III SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - CURRENT STUDENTS, UNDERGRADUATES
Available for Business Majors (Accounting, Finance, MISY, Management & Marketing);
Must show evidence of outstanding leadership, business career motivation and exhibit excellent moral
character;
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application
Must have a minimum of 30 semester hours.
LUCY STERLING BOONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - UNDERGRADUATE INCOMING FRESHMEN, TRANSFER STUDENTS,
A separate application is attached. Please complete both applications to be considered for this scholarship.
Available for Business Majors (Accounting, Finance, MISY, Management & Marketing);
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
Must submit a completed essay on a topic assigned by the Scholarship Committee and
Must show evidence of community service.
HATTIE, JACK & CORA TEEL GARRETT SCHOLARSHIP – ACCOUNTING MAJORS, UNDERGRADUATE
Minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
Must be an accounting major at the time of application
Must be classified as a junior (60 – 89 earned hours) at the time of application
MARY LEE HODGE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT – CURRENT STUDENTS, UNDERGRADUATES, GRADUATES
Available for Business Majors (Accounting, Finance, MISY, Management & Marketing); MBA and MSA
Minimum GPA of 3.25 at the time of application
Must be enrolled full time (12 SCH for undergraduate students or 6 SCH for graduate students) at the
PVAMU Northwest Houston Center Campus or
PVAMU Business Affairs employee who meet the above-listed criteria attending classes on the main
campus.
BOB ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - CURRENT STUDENTS, UNDERGRADUATES
A separate application is attached. Please complete both applications to be considered for this
scholarship.
Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in business (Accounting, Finance, MISY, Management &
Marketing);
Applicant must have at least one full year of school remaining;
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.8;
Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation on official letterhead from a business school administrator
(instructor, dean, advisor);
Applicant must supply a recent photograph;
Must submit a completed essay on a topic assigned by the Scholarship Committee.
JOSEPH A. SCOTT, JR. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - CURRENT STUDENTS, UNDERGRADUATES
Available for Business Majors (Accounting, Finance, MISY, Management & Marketing);
Applicant must be from the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area;
Minimum GPA of 2.8 and
Must show evidence of community service.
ESTHER JOHNSON TYLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - CURRENT STUDENTS, UNDERGRADUATES
Available for Business Majors (Accounting, Finance, MISY, Management & Marketing);
Must show evidence of outstanding leadership, business career motivation and exhibit excellent moral
character;
Minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of application
Must have a minimum of 30 semester hours.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA*
New (Incoming) College of Business (COB) Students
A. Entering (First-Time) Freshmen
1. SAT Score of 1290 (new SAT) 890 (SAT prior to 2006) or higher (ACT of 18 or higher)
2. High School GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
B. Transfer Students
1. GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
C. Graduate Students
1. Admission to the COB Graduate Program
2.Undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher
Continuing/Returning Undergraduate and Graduate College of Business Students
A. Undergraduate Students
1. GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Must have completed (fifteen) 15 or more semester credit hours at the time of application
(Transfer students must have completed at least 15 semester credit hours at PVAMU)
3. Must be exempt or have passed all parts of the Texas Success Initiative exams (TASP, THEA
(Texas Higher Education Assessment).
B. Undergraduate Currently Receiving COB Scholarship
1. Must be currently enrolled full-time in the COB
2. Must have completed 24 semester credit hours during the year (fall & spring semesters) of
award
C. Graduate Student
1. Unconditional Admission to the COB Graduate Program
2. GPA of 3.25 or higher
3. Must have completed six (6) or more semester credit hours at the time of application
D. Graduate Student Currently Receiving COB Scholarship
1. Must be currently enrolled in the COB Graduate Program with a minimum of six (6) semester
credit hours (SCH)
2. Must have completed 12 semester credit hours during the year (fall & spring semesters) of
award.
* Note: Cumulative GPA, extracurricular activities, community service and work experience may be used in the scholarship selection
process. Additional information requested in the application is requested to secure all information which may be required to
screen applicants for special scholarships according to College of Business or donor criteria.
PVAMU College of Business Undergraduate Scholarship Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE)
Name
PVAMU Student ID
Date of Birth
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number (where you can be reached quickly)
E-Mail (the one that you actually check)
Male
Female
Scholarship(s) for which you are applying (please check all that apply):
X College of Business Scholarship
Exxon-Mobil
Ford EEOC
General Motors
Illinois Tool Works
Eta Phi Beta Sorority
Accounting & Info. Systems
Henri L. Bailey
Lucy Sterling Boone Memorial
Hattie, Jack & Cora Teal Garrett
Mary Lee Hodge
Bob Roberts Memorial
Joseph A. Scott, Jr. Scholarship
Esther Johnson Tyler
American Indian
Other ______________________________
Black/African American
White (Not Hispanic)
Major:
Accounting
Finance
Classification:
(Current Students)
Hispanic
Asian/Pacific Islander
Management
Marketing
Incoming High School Student
(New Students)
Freshman
Are you a U. S. Citizen?
Are you a Resident of Texas?
Sophomore
Yes
Yes
No
No
Management Information Systems
Graduate Studies (MBA/MSA)
Incoming Transfer Student
Junior
Senior
If No, what is your country of citizenship? ______________________________
If No, what is your state of residency? _________________________________
EDUCATION POST SECONDARY (institution currently enrolled or currently admitted)
Anticipated Degree
B.B.A
Semester(s) for which you are applying to receive financial assistance (Please select al that may apply):
Fall 2013
Spring 2014
Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year)
_____________________/___________
SAT Score
__________
TOEFL Score
List Organization Membership
Current Cumulative GPA (at the end of last semester)
________________Current GPA
___________
THEA Score __________
List Any Extracurricular Activities
Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Are you currently receiving financial aid (grants, loans, work-study or scholarships)?
Where do you live?
Have you already applied to the College of Business at PVAMU?
Are you currently enrolled in the College of Business at PVAMU?
List Any Community Activities
Yes
Yes
On-Campus
Yes
Yes
No
No
Off-Campus
No
No
All students must complete this page. Please sign and date this page at the bottom.
Please list any other scholarships (PVAMU, Alumni, Corporate, Other) and amounts below that you
will be receiving during fall 2013 and/or spring 2014.
Scholarship
Amount
Semester
Are you an employee of any of the following organizations or the spouse or offspring of an employee of any
of the following organization?
Yes
No
If yes, please state relationship
Ford
General Motors
Please indicate whether you have worked for any of the following organizations (full-time or internships)
Company/Organization
Full-Time
Internship/Co-Op
Month/Year
Farm Credit Bank of Texas
The Boeing Corporation
I certify that the information provided on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete
information will be the basis for denial or revocation of scholarship funds. I understand that the Office of Student Financial Services reserves the
right to modify my award (financial aid/scholarship, etc.) at any time due to changes in my eligibility, enrollment status, housing status, availability
of funding; or receipt of any funds not included in my original award.
If necessary, Prairie View A&M University may release my academic information to University Colleges/Departments as well as outside donors.
Prairie View A&M University has permission to release this information for review, recruitment and public relations. I further understand that
awards depend on the availability of funds and financial need.
Student Signature
Date
PVAMU College of Business Graduate Student Scholarship Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE)
Name
PVAMU Student ID
Date of Birth
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number (where you can be reached quickly)
E-Mail (the one that you actually check)
Male
Scholarship(s) for which you are applying (please check all that apply):
X College of Business Scholarship
Ford EEOC
General Motors
Black/African American
White (Not Hispanic)
Are you a U. S. Citizen?
Are you a Resident of Texas?
Mary Lee Hodge
American Indian
Other ______________________________
Hispanic
Asian/Pacific Islander
Yes
Yes
No
No
Female
If No, what is your country of citizenship? ______________________________
If No, what is your state of residency? _________________________________
EDUCATION POST SECONDARY (institution currently enrolled)
Anticipated Degree
M.B.A.
M.S.A.
Institution where undergraduate degree was received (for graduate students):
____________________________________________________ Year______
Semester(s) for which you are applying to receive financial assistance (Please select al that may apply):
Fall 2013
Spring 2014
Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year)
_____________________/___________
GRE Score
__________
GMAT Score
List Organization Membership
Current Cumulative GPA (at the end of last semester)
________________Current GPA
__________
TOEFL Score
___________
List Extracurricular Activities
Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Are you currently receiving financial aid (grants, loans, work-study or scholarships)?
Where do you live?
Have you already applied to the College of Business at PVAMU?
Are you currently enrolled in the College of Business at PVAMU?
List Community Involvement
Yes
Yes
On-Campus
Yes
Yes
No
No
Off-Campus
No
No
I certify that the information provided on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete
information will be the basis for denial or revocation of scholarship funds. I understand that the Office of Student Financial Services reserves the
right to modify my award (financial aid/scholarship, etc.) at any time due to changes in my eligibility, enrollment status, housing status, availability
of funding; or receipt of any funds not included in my original award.
If necessary, Prairie View A&M University may release my academic information to University Colleges/Departments as well as outside donors.
Prairie View A&M University has permission to release this information for review, recruitment and public relations. I further understand that
awards depend on the availability of funds and financial need.
Student Signature
Date
All students must complete this page. Please sign and date this page at the bottom.
Please list any other scholarships (PVAMU, Alumni, Corporate, Other) and amounts below that you
will be receiving during fall 2013 and/or spring 2014.
Scholarship
Amount
Semester
Are you an employee of any of the following organizations or the spouse or offspring of an employee of any
of the following organization?
Yes
No
If yes, please state relationship
Ford
General Motors
Please indicate whether you have worked for any of the following organizations (full-time or internships)
Company/Organization
Full-Time
Internship/Co-Op
Month/Year
Farm Credit Bank of Texas
The Boeing Corporation
I certify that the information provided on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete
information will be the basis for denial or revocation of scholarship funds. I understand that the Office of Student Financial Services reserves the
right to modify my award (financial aid/scholarship, etc.) at any time due to changes in my eligibility, enrollment status, housing status, availability
of funding; or receipt of any funds not included in my original award.
If necessary, Prairie View A&M University may release my academic information to University Colleges/Departments as well as outside donors.
Prairie View A&M University has permission to release this information for review, recruitment and public relations. I further understand that
awards depend on the availability of funds and financial need.
Student Signature
Date