Economics Scholarships

Scholarship Value: Varies, based on needClassifications: Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate SeniorMinimum GPA: 2.5Eligible Majors: Open, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Computer ScienceEligible Schools: Clark Atlanta University, Wilberforce University, Howard University, Hampton University, Florida A & M UniversityEligible Locations: OpenScholarship Detail:National City and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced a scholarship program. The ten scholars will be invited to meet National City executives and discuss career opportunities in financial services. It is preferred that the applicants meet eligibility criteria and make satisfactory applicants should also have a financial need. The select institutions for the program are the following: Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Lincoln University (PA) and Wilberforce University.Apply OnlineDonor/Sponsor Name: National City Bank(Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.)

Scholarship Value: $5,000Classifications: Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate SophomoreMinimum GPA: 2.5Eligible Majors: Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Information Systems, Marketing, Computer Science/MIS, Computer Science, Business-Related, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology, Information Systems Engineering, International Business, Management Information ScienceEligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and UniversitiesEligible Locations: CaliforniaScholarship Detail:Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is one of the largest natural gas and electric utilities within the United States. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company Scholarship is available to California residents. A preference will be directed to students from Central and Northern California.Apply OnlineDonor/Sponsor Name: Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Scholarship Value: $2,500 to $3,000Classifications: Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate SeniorMinimum GPA: 2.5Eligible Majors: Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management, Management Information SystemsEligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and UniversitiesEligible Locations: New Jersey Scholarship Detail:The Public Service Enterprise Group (PSE&G), a major energy provider through electricity, gas and steam to the residents within the state of New Jersey. The PSE&G Scholarship will provide scholarship assistance to New Jersey residents who are enrolled within the fields of business, information technology and engineering disciplines.Donor/Sponsor Name: PSE&G

Scholarship Value: $7,500Classifications: Undergraduate FreshmanMinimum GPA: 3.0Eligible Majors: Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Systems, Education, Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Political Science, English, Business-Related, Architecture, History, Psychology, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Business Sales , Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Management Information Systems, Construction EngineeringEligible Schools: Bethune-Cookman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Tuskegee University, Xavier UniversityEligible Locations: OpenScholarship Detail:Toyota is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders within the automobile industry. Toyota has partnered with UNCF to provide scholarship opportunities to students at the targeted institutions. The selected recipients will receive a scholarship in the amount of $7,500. The additional majors include Biomedical Engineering, International Business, Manufacturing Engineering and Network Administration and Public Administration.Apply OnlineDonor/Sponsor Name: Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

Scholarship Value: $8,000Classifications: Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate JuniorMinimum GPA: 3.0Eligible Majors: Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Banking, ManagementEligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and UniversitiesEligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail:The UBS/PaineWebber Group will award scholarships in the amount of $8,000 to students majoring in field of business. The candidates must attend one of the UNCF institutions..Apply OnlineDonor/Sponsor Name: UBS/PaineWebber

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be:• A national member of Phi Chi Theta in good standing.• A student who has completed at least one semester or two quarters of college in the United States.• A student who will be enrolled in and attending classes during the forthcoming academic year at an approved college or university in the United States, in pursuit of a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) in the fields of Business and/or Economics.The criteria for selection will be based upon:• Phi Chi Theta achievements and contributions• Scholastic achievement as demonstrated in transcript• Courses enrolled in during the Spring Semester • School and community achievement and activities• Faculty member (required) and either a Phi Chi Theta Fraternity officer, or an employer’s letters of recommendationEssay – Describe how Phi Chi Theta has influenced your business education and training. How will you apply this influence that Phi Chi Theta has had on your development into your future career and professional aspirations?

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be:• A national member of Phi Chi Theta in good standing.• A student who has completed at least one semester or two quarters of college in the United States.• A student who will be enrolled in and attending classes during the forthcoming academic year at an approved college or university in the United States, in pursuit of a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) in the fields of Business and/or Economics.The criteria for selection will be based upon:• Phi Chi Theta achievements and contributions• Scholastic achievement as demonstrated in transcript• Courses enrolled in during the Spring Semester • School and community achievement and activities• Faculty member (required) and either a Phi Chi Theta Fraternity officer, or an employer’s letters of recommendationEssay – Describe how Phi Chi Theta has influenced your business education and training. How will you apply this influence that Phi Chi Theta has had on your development into your future career and professional aspirations?

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be:• A national member of Phi Chi Theta in good standing.• A student who has completed at least one semester or two quarters of college in the United States.• A student who will be enrolled in and attending classes during the forthcoming academic year at an approved college or university in the United States, in pursuit of a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) in the fields of Business and/or Economics.The criteria for selection will be based upon:• Phi Chi Theta achievements and contributions• Scholastic achievement as demonstrated in transcript• Courses enrolled in during the Spring Semester • School and community achievement and activities• Faculty member (required) and either a Phi Chi Theta Fraternity officer, or an employer’s letters of recommendationEssay – Describe how Phi Chi Theta has influenced your business education and training. How will you apply this influence that Phi Chi Theta has had on your development into your future career and professional aspirations?

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be:• A national member of Phi Chi Theta in good standing.• A student who has completed at least one semester or two quarters of college in the United States.• A student who will be enrolled in and attending classes during the forthcoming academic year at an approved college or university in the United States, in pursuit of a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) in the fields of Business and/or Economics.The criteria for selection will be based upon:• Phi Chi Theta achievements and contributions• Scholastic achievement as demonstrated in transcript• Courses enrolled in during the Spring Semester • School and community achievement and activities• Faculty member (required) and either a Phi Chi Theta Fraternity officer, or an employer’s letters of recommendationEssay – Describe how Phi Chi Theta has influenced your business education and training. How will you apply this influence that Phi Chi Theta has had on your development into your future career and professional aspirations?

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be:• A national member of Phi Chi Theta in good standing.• A student who has completed at least one semester or two quarters of college in the United States.• A student who will be enrolled in and attending classes during the forthcoming academic year at an approved college or university in the United States, in pursuit of a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) in the fields of Business and/or Economics.The criteria for selection will be based upon:• Phi Chi Theta achievements and contributions• Scholastic achievement as demonstrated in transcript• Courses enrolled in during the Spring Semester • School and community achievement and activities• Faculty member (required) and either a Phi Chi Theta Fraternity officer, or an employer’s letters of recommendationEssay – Describe how Phi Chi Theta has influenced your business education and training. How will you apply this influence that Phi Chi Theta has had on your development into your future career and professional aspirations?

The award honors Bob R. Kittleson who established the original Center for Economics Education at HSU and worked tirelessly to upgrade the quality of Economics education in the region. This scholarship is awarded to an Economics major who demonstrates outstanding effort in their own learning and understanding of Economics and who imparts their learning and understanding to others.

The Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation, Inc. is pleased to offer our annual scholarship award. The Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Association is a non-profit organization and an affiliate of the Security Traders Association, www.sta.org. The Security Traders Association, (STA), founded in 1934, is a professional trade organization that works to improve the ethics, business standards and working environment for members who are engaged in the buying, selling and trading of securities. With 27 affiliate organizations nationally and internationally and over 5,200 members, STA is the largest organization of its kind in the world.Who Is Eligible for the Foundation ScholarshipsEligible candidates to be considered for the scholarship application should be undergraduates who are currently sophomore or junior business majors with a concentration in finance or economics and who are enrolled at a four-year state-sponsored college or university. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens.Requirements for applying for the Foundation ScholarshipsRequirements consist of a completed application form, grade point average transcript, and school and summer addresses and telephone numbers. Also, a 500-word essay entitled “How the securities markets affect our daily lives” is required.The scholarship committee has established the following guidelines for evaluating candidates:1) Grade Point Average2) Essay3) Awards/academic honors received in and out of college4) Extracurricular/school/athletic activities5) Letters of reference (minimum 2)