Jesse H. Jones (JHJ) School of Business undergraduate scholarships are awarded to full-time students who show exceptional academic ability and exemplify good citizenship as engaged members of the community. Scholarship recipients must meet all university requirements for regular admission for the fall semester and must complete a FAFSA (U.S. Citizens) or TASFA (International). JHJ School of Business Scholarships are NOT eligible for tuition waivers. Annual scholarship awards are eligible for renewal, but is contingent upon compliance with all eligibility criteria and the availability of funds.
Application Due Dates:
The JHJ Undergraduate Scholarship application is currently open to all first-time freshmen and first-time transfer students.
High School Seniors (First Round) – Deadline: November 1
High School Seniors (Second Round) – Deadline: March 31
Continuing and Transfer Students – Deadline: June 14
*Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For scholarship criteria and other information, please click the following link:
2024-2025 JHJ UG Scholarship Information
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Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Office of the Dean
Jesse H. Jones School of Business
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004
Physical Address:
Office of the Dean
Jesse H. Jones School of Business
Business Building, Suite 301
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Ms. Joyre Thomas
Project Coordinator I
Internship and Scholarships
joyre.thomas@tsu.edu
713.313.7278
Ms. Erica Vallier
Assistant Dean
Budget Facilities and Support Services
Office of the Dean
erica.vallier@tsu.edu
713.313.7215
Scholarship Information:
The Jesse H. Jones (JHJ) School of Business is pleased to present the JHJ School of Business Alumni Chapter John Odom Scholarship Award to sophomore, junior, and senior business majors who demonstrate the highest levels of intellectual and personal achievement and have potential to become active alumni who will support the university and contribute to their communities.
The Texas Southern University National Alumni Association, Inc. – Jesse H. Jones School of Business Alumni Chapter (JHJAC) will award a total of (3) scholarships to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors – (1) $1,000 scholarship and (2) $500 scholarships.
Please click the link below for scholarship information and application:
JHJAC John Odom Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to jhjalumnichapter@gmail.com.
Scholarship Information:
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business is pleased to present the prestigious and highly competitive Kase and Eileen Lawal Endowed Scholarship opportunity to business students with an interest in international business and global trade. The scholarship is matched by the President’s Leadership Scholarship (PLS), allowing scholarship recipients to receive a $2,500 Lawal award, in addition to a $1,000 PLS award. Scholarship awards will be distributed to recipients’ TSU student accounts in the spring semester. The scholarship is renewable.
Lawal Endowed Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship Application Requirements:
- Demonstrated coursework – Official transcript from all colleges/universities attended (transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from the registrar)
- Short essay (500 words, double-spaced) describing your interest in international business and global trade as a career focus
- One letter of recommendation from a current or recent professor, student affairs staff, or employer
- Professional Resume’
- Professional Headshot (color)
Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Erica Vallier, Office of the Dean at Erica.Vallier@tsu.edu or 713-313-7215.
The Kase and Eileen Lawal Endowed Scholarship application will close on Monday, November 25, 2024.
APPLY HERE!
Scholarship Information:
Thurgood Marshall College Fund offers unique merit and need-based scholarships that are designed to address the financial needs of students attending a TMCF member-school or other accredited colleges or universities (if applicable). The awards process is highly competitive and is given to outstanding and qualified students who plan to earn a baccalaureate, graduate or law degree. Most scholarships are one year, non-renewable unless otherwise indicated. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.
Currently, there are (17) undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities available for which business majors may apply for the 2024-2025 Academic Year, as follows:
TMCF | Altria Scholarship Program (Undergraduate) – Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship (Undergraduate) – Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Cognizant Emerging Leaders Scholarship (Undergraduate and Graduate) – Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Conagra Scholarship (Undergraduate and MBA) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Creme of Nature Legacy of Leadership Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Deloitte Foundation HBCU Accounting Scholarship Program (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | FedEx Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Ford Blue Oval Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | GCM Grosvenor HBCU Scholarship Program (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 27, 2024
TMCF | Nike HBCU Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | NRG HBCU Excellence In Education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Palo Alto Networks Cyber Scholars Program (Undergraduate and Graduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | The Select Group Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Vanguard Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Verisk Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
TMCF | Westrock HBCU Scholarship (Undergraduate) - Deadline: March 8, 2024
Application Deadline:
All applicants must create a TMCF account and create a short two-minute video to answer the scholarship question by the deadline. All 2024-2025 applications close at 11:59 PM EST on the deadline specified.
To access individual scholarship announcements and specific eligibility requirements, please click on the 2024-2025 Scholarships tab via the link provided below:
Click here to access all TMCF Scholarships.
Questions regarding these scholarships should be directed to info@tmcf.org.
Below are scholarship opportunities available to business majors.
(Please note that these scholarships are not administered by the Jesse H. Jones School of Business and application must be made directly to the organization offering the scholarship; contact information is noted.)
Scholarships in this section are posted as received from external organizations.
Minnie Stevens Piper Compendium – Index to Scholarships and Other Financial Aid
Please click on the link below to access scholarship and other financial aid opportunities via the Minnie Stevens Piper Compendium. All are separate annual scholarships from various organizations, so please take note of the specific organization application requirements and processes, award criteria, award amounts, due dates, organization websites, and contact information. Scholarships are open to all majors and include those for children and/or spouses of military personnel, visually impaired students, and deaf students. Also, please note that scholarship decisions are made by each individual organization.
https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/faidalpha.php
Questions regarding these scholarships should be directed to each individual organization contact person.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
Patsy Takemoto was the first woman of color in Congress and driving force behind Title IX, the landmark legislation that mandated gender equity in education. The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation offers Education Support Awards to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate education or training (first bachelor’s degree or professional/masters/doctoral degree). Awardees will be selected based on 1) financial need; 2) personal circumstance; 3) educational path; 4) vocational or occupational goals; and 5) service or activist or civic goals.
https://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/education-support-application
Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women
The Zootomist Live Your Dream Awards assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Each year, more than $2.1 million in education grants are awarded to nearly 1,500 women, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic violence and/or drug and alcohol abuse. Live Your Dream Awards recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare, tuition and transportation. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and must demonstrate financial need. Local-level award recipients become eligible for region-level awards of either $3,000 or $5,000. Region-level award recipients then become eligible to receive one of three international-level awards of $10,000.
https://www.soroptimist.org/awards/eligibility.html
Application Period: July 1 – November 15 Annually
CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship Available for Undergraduate & Graduate Students!
CardRates.com was created with a singular goal: to better educate consumers about the benefits and perils of credit cards. To that end, their finance experts strive to share valuable, well-researched advice, news and reviews with consumers daily.
CardRates.com is proud to offer the $1,000 Financial Futures Scholarship to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in business, accounting, finance, and management with a minimum 3.50 Overall GPA.
Scholarship description, requirement, and online applications are provided in the link below:
http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/
Application Deadline: July 31st Annually
Awards will be announced and awarded: August 31st Annually
Questions regarding this scholarship can be directed to Jena Brezesky at jena@cardrates.com.
Scholarship America
Scholarship Information:
Since it was founded in 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $4.5 billion to more than 2.8 million students … and counting. Scholarship America helps students break down barriers, open doors, and access scholarships that help them exceed in life.
A scholarship is a financial award for a student to further their education and is not required to be repaid. The scholarships that are listed on Scholarship America are privately funded, meaning they don’t come from the government, colleges or universities. These scholarships are intended to be added to other financial supports that students receive.
Scholarship America works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses and communities to help students fulfill their college dreams. Explore various scholarship opportunities via the Scholarship America link: https://scholarshipamerica.org/
Questions regarding these scholarships should be directed to 1-800-537-4180.
Note: Scholarship America does not reply individually to generic questions like “How can I get a scholarship?” or “Can you help me find a scholarship?” Go to the student tab to browse scholarships, find resources and discover your options.
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