Jesse H. Jones School of Business continuing scholarships are awarded to full-time students who show exceptional academic ability, exemplify good citizenship as engaged members of the community, with a demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients must meet all university requirements for regular admission to the fall semester. Non-resident applicants qualify for an in-state tuition/fee waiver. Annual scholarship awards are renewable if all requirements are met each semester.

Continuing Scholarships 

*Minimum completion rate = 70%

NOTICE: Awards and criteria are subject to change.

Scholarship Information:

The Jesse H. Jones School of Business is pleased to present a tremendous opportunity for student academic improvement, in partnership with Baxter Trust. The Baxter Trust Academic Improvement Scholarship Program is designed to encourage progression among full-time business majors, strengthen the academic resolve of promising students, reward significant improvement in academics, and ensure that all JHJ School students realize their full potential in the achievement of their educational and career goals. Two scholarship awards are possible during the term of the program – first award in the fall 2018 semester and second award in the spring 2019 semester if academic milestones are achieved. Scholarships awards are available in the amount of $500, $750, and $900.

Term of the Program: fall 2017 thru spring 2019

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to undergraduate students in good academic standing majoring in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, or marketing

• Enrolled full-time with an overall GPA of 2.00 – 2.99 at the close of the fall 2017 semester with no grades of “I” or “W”; must not be a transfer student
• Attempted and earned at least 12 semester hours at the close of the fall 2017 semester
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DREAMER with proof thereof

Participation: Students must meet ALL eligibility requirements to be considered for participation in the program. No application is required. Recipients will be notified by the Dean’s Office beginning the twelfth class day (September 10, 2018).

Contact Information:

Office of the Dean
Jesse H. Jones School of Business
713-313-7215

Scholarship Information:

The Jesse H. Jones School of Business is pleased to present the BP Frame the Future Scholarshipopportunity for sophomore, junior, and senior students majoring in business – accounting, finance, management, MIS, or marketing who show exceptional academic ability and exemplify good citizenship as engaged members of the community. BP will award two (2) $5,000 academic scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. (The scholarship award will be distributed to your TSU student account - $2,500 in the fall semester and $2,500 in the spring semester, provided that all eligibility requirements are maintained throughout the year.)

Scholarship application re-opens in September 2018.

Scholarship Information:

Kari Gray-Smith and Gary L. Davis, 1979 School of Business graduates, are pleased to present the Class of 1979 Frame the Future Scholarship opportunity to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in business. One (1) $2,000 academic scholarship will be awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarship award will be distributed to recipients’ TSU student account - $1,000 in the fall semester and $1,000 in the spring semester, provided that all eligibility requirements are maintained throughout the year. This scholarship also includes one year of personal mentorship/coaching.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 semester credit hours)
Open to undergraduate majors in accounting, finance, management, MIS, or marketing
Classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior
Overall GPA of 3.00 or better with GPA of 3.00 or better in the major
Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online or completed and filed the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) form (for Non-U.S. Citizens/Texas residents) with the Office of Financial Aid, as required of scholarship recipients by the University

Scholarship Application Requirements:

• Official transcript from all colleges/universities attended (transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from the registrar)
• Two Letters of Recommendation from professors, employers, and/or non-relatives who can provide an evaluation of the applicant’s professional and academic performance. Letter should include the recommender’s’ signature, title, and contact number.
• Professional Resume’
• Professional Headshot (color), preferably a recent headshot

Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Erica Vallier, Office of the Dean at Erica.Vallier@tsu.edu or 713-313-7215.

*Scholarship application re-opens in Spring 2019.

Scholarship Information:

The Jesse H. Jones School of Business is pleased to present The C.T. Bauer Foundation Scholarship opportunity to juniors and seniors majoring in business – accounting, finance, management, MIS, and marketing who show exceptional academic ability and exemplify good citizenship as engaged members of the community. The C.T. Bauer Foundation will award (12) $5,000 academic scholarships for the 2019-2020 Academic Year. (The scholarship award will be distributed to the recipient’s TSU student account – $2,500 in the fall semester and $2,500 in the spring semester, provided that all eligibility requirements are maintained throughout the year.)

Please click the link below for scholarship information and application:

(Note: Application signature must be handwritten.)

2019-2020 C.T. Bauer Foundation Scholarship Application

Application Deadline:  Friday, September 13, 2019

Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Erica Vallier, Office of the Dean at  Erica.Vallier@tsu.edu  or 713-313-7215.

Scholarship Information:

The Jesse H. Jones School of Business and Brobbey family are pleased to announce the Dr. Ofori-Brobbey Memorial Scholarship opportunity for a deserving international student. The scholarship was established by family and friends in loving memory of Dr. William Kwadwo Ofori-Brobbey, Associate Professor of Management in the JHJ School of Business, to perpetuate the legacy of this unique and far-sighted man. Dr. Ofori-Brobbey epitomized the ultimate 20th Century American immigrant from Africa, for whom education was the golden key – sufficiently luring and worthy of pursuit in a foreign land. A consummate visionary educationalist, he sought educational opportunities not just for self and family, but also for anyone who would entertain his hearing for longer than a few moments. The scholarship award will be distributed to the recipient’s TSU student account for the academic year - $500 in the fall semester and $500 in the spring semester. (Applicant must meet the scholarship requirements for fall 2018 and spring 2019 to receive the 2018-2019 Dr. Ofori-Brobbey Scholarship award in spring 2019) Students may re-apply.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 semester credit hours)
• Open to all undergraduate international students majoring in business
• Classified as junior or senior in good standing, including transfer credits (cannot be in last semester of study)
• Overall grade point average of 3.0 or better
• Demonstrated financial need
• Have completed and filed the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) form (for Non-U.S. Citizens/Texas residents) with the Office of Financial Aid, as required of scholarship recipients by the University

Scholarship Application Requirements:

• Demonstrated coursework – Official transcript from colleges/universities attended (transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from the registrar)
• Short essay (500 words, double-spaced) describing how the scholarship will be used to meet the financial needs of your academic program
• 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 713-313-1346.

Scholarship application re-opens in Fall 2019.

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.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours (undergraduate) or a minimum of 9 semester credit hours (graduate)
• Open to undergraduate majors in accounting, finance, management, MIS, or marketing and graduate MBA and M.S. in MIS students with unconditional admission status
• Classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing, including transfer credits
• Overall grade point average of 3.5 or better
• Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online or completed and filed the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) form (for Non-U.S. Citizens/Texas residents) with the Office of Financial Aid, as required of scholarship recipients by the University

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.

Scholarship application re-opens in Spring 2020.

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholarship awards process is highly competitive and is given to outstanding and qualified students who plan to earn a baccalaureate, graduate or law degree from an accredited college or university. The average award is $3,100 per student per semester. Most scholarships are one year, non-renewable unless otherwise indicated and awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability or national origin.

TMCF Scholarships:

• Are merit based and applicants must have a financial need to qualify
• Are restricted for payment of tuition, on campus room and board, books and fees
• Are paid directly to the college or university on behalf of the award recipient to be credited to his or her school account

Please visit the TMCF website via the link below for more information about the types of scholarships offered, eligibility requirements, application materials, and application process.

https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/about-scholarships

Currently, there are no scholarship opportunities available for graduate business students.All applicants must create a TMCF account, complete online scholarship application(s) by the deadline, and notify Ms. Erica Vallier, Dean’s Office at Erica.Vallier@tsu.edu of your application or if you have any questions.

Jesse H. Jones 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 to the fall semester and must complete a FAFSA (U.S. Citizens) or TASFA (International). Non-resident applicants qualify for an in-state tuition/fee waiver, but is not guaranteed. Annual scholarship awards are eligible for renewal if all requirements are met each semester.

For scholarship criteria and other information, please click the following link:

2019-2020 JHJ Undergraduate Scholarship Application [PDF]

New and Continuing Students – Deadline: June 15 – 2019-2020 Application period is open.

Attention All New Applicants and Continuing Students!!!

Waivers are requested when all scholarship requirements are met:

• FAFSA or TASFA Processed in the Banner System
• Completed and Signed Scholarship Application
• Official Transcripts From Schools Attended
• SAT/ACT Scores, if applicable
• Personal Essay
• Resume’

For the   Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  and additional financial aid information, please click the Texas Southern University Office of Student Financial Assistance link below:

Texas Southern University Office of Student Financial Assistance

For the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)*, please click the link below:

Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)

*The TASFA application must be completed and submitted directly to the Office of Financial Aid. ***DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR TASFA FORM TO THE DEAN’S OFFICE.*

Application Due Dates:

New Students – First Round (High School Seniors Only) – November 1

New Student – Second Round (High School Seniors Only) – March 31

Continuing and Transfer Students – June 15 - 2019-2020 Application period opens May 2019.

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

Questions? Get Answers…..

Ms. Joyre Thomas
Project Coordinator I
Office of Recruitment and Retention
Thomas_JX@tsu.edu
713.313.7278

Ms. Erica Vallier
Assistant Dean
Assessment and Accreditation Services
Office of the Dean
Vallier_ER@tsu.edu
713.313.7215

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

Information on 2019-20 education support awards will be available in spring 2019.

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.

CITGO Innovation Scholarship Program

Scholarship Information:

CITGO Petroleum Corporation has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue their education in college. Accounting, finance, and management information systems are eligible to apply. Up to twenty (20) $2,000 scholarship awards for undergraduate study will be granted. Awards may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance in a full-time course of study, in an eligible field of study, enrollment at an eligible school and continuation of the scholarship program by CITGO Petroleum Corporation. For complete guidelines and application, please visit   https://www.scholarsapply.org/citgo/.

Scholarship Deadline: Information on the 2019-2020 scholars program will be available in March 2019.

Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to citgo@scholarshipamerica.org or 1-507-931-1682.

The graduate scholarship program is designed to financially assist qualified applicants in pursuing the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS in MIS) degree on the basis of merit. The graduate scholarship program is open to full-time business graduate students who are either first-time or continuing students.

The graduate assistantship program provides meaningful work experience and financial assistance to qualified applicants in pursuit of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS in MIS) degree. The graduate assistantship program is open to full-time business graduate students who are either first-time or continuing students.

For scholarship and assistantship criteria and other information, please click the following link:

2019-2020 JHJ Graduate Scholarship Application [PDF]

New and Continuing Students – Deadline: July 1 – 2019-2020 Application period is open.

Attention All Applicants!!!

Waivers are requested when all scholarship requirements are met:

• FAFSA or TASFA Processed in the Banner System
• Completed and Signed Scholarship Application
• Official Transcripts From Last College/University Attended
• Proof of Unconditional Admission to the Graduate School
• Official GMAT or GRE Score
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Resume’

Texas Southern University Office of Student Financial Assistance

For the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)*, please click the link below:

http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=D465D848-EA0F-C0EA-5209BC8C89262877

*The TASFA application must be completed and submitted directly to the Office of Financial Aid. ***DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR TASFA FORM TO THE DEAN’S OFFICE.*

Application Due Date:

New and Continuing Students – June 15 – 2018-2019 Application period is closed.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Office of Graduate Programs
Jesse H. Jones School of Business
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004

Physical Address:

Office of Graduate Programs
Jesse H. Jones School of Business
Business Building, Suite 301

Questions?  Get Answers…..

Mr. Naveed Haider
Program Manager
Haidern@tsu.edu
713.313.7309

For further information and to apply for Financial Aid, click here.