Scholarships for College of Business Administration Students
Apply for over 130 scholarships exclusively available to students in the College of Business Administration established by our dedicated alumni, faculty, and friends.
Application process
We want to make the application process easy. Each of the following categories has one application for multiple scholarships. All you have to do is download the application, fill it out, and check off which scholarships you want to apply for.
New student scholarships
Incoming freshman
We have ten scholarships to offer incoming freshmen, some even cover the full cost of attendance. To see all of the available scholarships, download the application form.
Completed applications should be delivered to the CBA Dean's Office:
Central Michigan UniversityCollege of Business Administration
150 E. Bellows Street
Grawn Hall 266
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Attention: Cindy Howard
Department based scholarships
General Business
There are over 50 general business scholarships with interests ranging from entrepreneurship, legal studies, information systems to accounting. To see all of the scholarships download the application.
Completed applications must be submitted to the CBA Dean's Office in Grawn Hall 266.
School of Accounting
The School of Accounting offers 24 scholarships. To see all of the available awards, download the application form.
Completed applications must be submitted to the School of Accounting Office in Grawn Hall 312.
Business Information Systems Department
Economics Department
The Economics Department offers three scholarships. To see all of the available awards, download the application form.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Economics Department Office in Sloan Hall 321.
Entrepreneurship Department
The Entrepreneurship Department offers two Scholarships. For more information, download the application form.
Completed applications must be submitted to Grawn 164.
Finance and Law Department
The Department of Finance and Law offers eight scholarships. To see all of the available awards, download the application form.
Completed applications must be submitted to Sloan 332.
Management Department
The Management Department offers The Mid Michigan Human Resources Association Endowed Scholarship which is gifted to a Junior or Senior in the Human Resources Management Program.
Completed applications must be submitted to Management Department Office in Smith Hall 200.
Marketing, Hospitality, and Logistics Department
The Marketing, Hospitality, and Logistics Department offers 15 scholarships. To see all of the available awards, download the application form.
Completed applications must be delivered to the Marketing, Hospitality, and Logistics Department Office in Smith Hall 100.
Master of Arts in Economics
The Economics Department offers the Michael P. Shields International Graduate Summer Research Endowed Award.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Economics Department in Sloan 321.
Transformational experiences scholarships and awards
Study abroad scholarships
The College of Business Administration offers seven study abroad scholarships. To view all of the scholarships the CBA has to offer, download the scholarship application.
Completed applications must be submitted to the CBA Dean's Office in Grawn 266.
Veazey Endowment for transformational experiences
The Veazey Endowment is designed to support your study-abroad program, internship or any other transformational experience. For more information, download the scholarship application
Completed applications must be delivered to the CBA Dean's Office in Grawn Hall 266.
Student of the Year and Outstanding Student Awards
The Outstanding Senior Business Student Awards are given to graduating seniors who will go on to become future business leaders of the world. They are active members of student organizations, brilliant interns and accomplished students who have excelled in their classes.
The Student of the Year Award is the most prestigious award that is given to a graduating senior by the College of Business Administration. It is given to the student who demonstrates professionalism, leadership and teamwork. They go above and beyond in their academics, internships and student organizations.
To apply complete the application and submit it to cba@cmich.edu.
Resources
Scholarship Universe
Scholarship Universe connects students to many scholarships outside of the CBA.After answering some initial questions, Scholarship Universe connects you to donor-based internal (CMU) scholarships. It also has a portal to help you search for external scholarship opportunities.
FAFSA and financial aid
There are some scholarships that are based on financial needs. To be eligible for these awards you must file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1.
Renewing your scholarship
Some of the CBA scholarships are renewable for your entire CMU experience. To renew your scholarship you must submit a new application each year.
Please note that if you are awarded a scholarship, there is no guarantee that you will receive that scholarship the following year.
Renewability Exceptions:
Some scholarships have renewability limits, requirements and expectations. Check your scholarship application form for:
- Limits to the number of years or semesters that the scholarship can be renewed
- Requirements and expectations
- Specific majors*
* If you change your major, you may be ineligible for your previously awarded scholarship.
Essay tips
This is your opportunity to tell your story. Here are a few ideas for you to elaborate on why you are deserving of a scholarship:
Reflect on who you are:
- Where did you come from?
- What values do you hold?
- How will this scholarship help you reach your goals?
Share a bit about your hometown and your family background:
- Do you come from a large family?
- Do you have other siblings that are in school too?
- Are you from a single-parent household?
Elaborate about what kind of a student you are:
- Do you have a job? How many hours do you work?
- Are you a parent or a nontraditional student? How does that impact you?
Include details of who you have become at CMU:
- How have you developed throughout your college career?
Write about your volunteerism:
- How do you give back to the community?
- Why do you choose to do what you do?
Describe your plans after graduation:
- What is your plan after graduation?
- What is the career path you envision for yourself?