scholarship application

Canisius College Richard J. Wehle School of Business 
Graduate Programs

Deadlines:   
Fall Semester      July 15, 2009
Spring Semester January 1, 2009

Overview
Scholarships in the Graduate School of Business provide financial assistance to students of high promise who demonstrate significant potential to benefit from a graduate education.

Eligibility
  • An admitted new student or current student that has completed all admission requirements (including completion of the GMAT) 
  • A student cannot receive more than a 50% tuition subsidiary from a source other than family 
  • A student must maintain a 3.0 or above grade point average 
  • A student must receive a minimum grade of B in their Graduate Business Courses 
  • A part-time student must be registered for at least 3 credit hours a semester 
  • Bernard L. Martin, R. John Oishei Scholarship, Peter & Elizabeth C Tower Endowed Scholarship, and Master Business Alumni Association require US Citizenship
Application Procedure
Complete and submit the application form, essay, resume, and two letters of recommendation. Application and essay must be sent electronically to gradubus@canisius.edu. Letters of recommendation can be sent electronically or by mail to: MBA Office, Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208.

Only Electronic Applications Will Be Considered

Essay must include the following:
  • Demonstrate financial need, academic ability, personal qualities, and leadership abilities 
  • Describe how you will benefit from a Canisius Graduate Business Degree and how this will prepare you to be a leader in the business world and community
*Only one application needs to be submitted and will be reviewed for all applicable scholarships.

First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Street Address
(Apt/P.O. Box if applicable):
City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:
Daytime Telephone Number
(including area code xxx-xxx-xxxx):
Email Address:
Academic Program of Interest:
 
 
Enrollment Start Date        Estimated Graduation Date
           
 
U.S. Citizen: Yes No
If no, list country of citizenship
 
Employer & Other Financial Assistance
If not currently employed please check here  
 
Current Employer
Supervisior
Phone Number
Employer Address
Your Position/Title 
Number of hours employed per month
 
Are you eligible for tuition assistance
through your employer? 
Yes No
IF yes, current tuition reimbursement policy:
 
Are you receiving any other types of financial assistance?  Please list all sources:
Yes No
 
You must verify the accuracy of the above information by checking the space below in order for your application to be processed.

 I declare that the information provided is true, correct and complete.  I give Canisius College authorization to verify all information and understand that if I have provided false information, my admission to Canisius and any other financial assistance I have received may be revoked.