Canisius College: Richard j. wehle Business School
Canisius College : Scholarship Opportunities

Graduate Scholarship Opportunities
Richard J. Wehle School of Business


New Scholarship Offers for 2009
One Year MBA Students


If you score 600 or higher on the GMAT exam you may qualify for a $10,000 Scholarship

Overview

Scholarships in the Graduate School of Business provide financial assistance to students of high promise who demonstrate significant potential to benefit from 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 2.67 or above grade point average
  • A student must receive a minimum grade of C in their Graduate Business Courses
  • For part-time students 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, submit an essay and two letters of recommendation electronically to gradubus@canisius.edu on or before deadline.

FALL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 17, 2009

Deadlines
   Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: January 1


Essay should include:
  • Current program and the semester you started
  • 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 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
Only one application needs to be submitted and will be reviewed for all application scholarship.



Scholarships awarded in either fall or spring semester

Dr. Bernard L. Martin Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1978 to honor Dr. Martin for his outstanding accomplishment for his 13 years as Dean of the School of Business Administration.  Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Student)

R. John Oishei Scholarship
This award was established in 1992 by Jean Oishei in memory of her husband, the late R. John Oishei.
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Full-time MBA Students only)

Business Partners Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the generous support of individuals who attend the annual Business Awards Dinner. The awards are made on the basis of financial need to deserving graduate students.
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Richard J. Wehle School of Business Scholarship
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Richard J. Wehle School of Business Advisory Council Scholarship
Established by the council in 2000, these awards assist students in the graduate business programs who have demonstrated scholarship and need.
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

International Student Scholarship
Canisius College welcomes international students, and appreciates the cultural diversity that they add to our student body. This scholarship provides international students (non-Canadian) with a 25% discount on tuition costs.
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Scholarships awarded for fall only

The Masters of Business Alumni Association Scholarship
The Canisius College, Masters Business Alumni Association, established this scholarship to recognize students who demonstrate academic pride and community involvement.
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: N/A Fall Only
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2007 by the Towers, this fund provides scholarships to deserving full-time students with demonstrated financial need and whose tuition and fees are not otherwise covered by an employer’s tuition reimbursement program.
Deadline Fall: July 15
Deadline Spring: N/A Fall Only
(Full-time MBA Students Only)



Graduate Assistantships


Fall 2009 - applications due July 13, 2009
Management/Marketing Department
Golden Griffin Fund
Graduate Business Office
Accounting Department

Graduate Assistantships (MS Word .doc)