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 2021 semester and second award in the spring 2022 semester if academic milestones are achieved. Scholarships awards are available in the amount of $500, $750, and $900.
Term of the Program: fall 2020 thru spring 2022
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
- 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 2020 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 2020 semester
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DREAMER with proof thereof
- Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or filed the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) with the Office of Financial Aid as required by the University
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 during the semester(s) of award.
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 announce the Jay Shalé Frame the Future Scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in business. Jay Shalé is proud to offer a financial award to a junior or senior for the Spring 2022 Semester to further their education. Student-athletes are encouraged to apply and must not be on full scholarship. One ( 1) $2,500 scholarship award will be distributed to the recipient’s TSU student account for the Spring 2022 Semester. Students may re-apply each semester.
About Jay Shalé:
As a Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ School) alum, Jay Shalé places great importance on giving back and established the scholarship as a way to pay it forward and give back to the school that has given so much to her. Jay Shalé attributes her success to the leadership and guidance of JHJ School faculty and staff and extends a heartfelt thanks to those who helped mold her into the person she is today.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 semester credit hours);
- Must be a junior or senior in good standing (including transfer credits);
- Must have achieved a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00 or better; and
- Must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA-U.S. Citizens) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA-Non-U.S. Citizens/Texas residents) on file with the Office of Financial Aid, as required of all scholarship recipients by the University.
Scholarship Application Requirements:
- Demonstrated coursework – Official transcript from all colleges/universities attended (transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or transmitted electronically from the registrar).
- Short essay (500 words, double-spaced) Describe your educational and career goals and how the Jay Shal Frame the Future Scholarship will help you to achieve your goals.
- One letter of recommendation from a current or recent professor, student affairs staff, or employ
- Professional Resume’
- Professional headshot (color) in business attire
The Jay Shale' Frame the Future Scholarship application is currently closed and will re-open in Spring 2023.
Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Erica Vallier, Office of the Dean at Erica.Vallier@tsu.edu or 713-313-7215.
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:
First-time Freshmen and Transfers – Application is currently open.
Continuing Students – Application will open Monday, April 18, 2022; Deadline: June 15 (applications will not be accepted before spring 2022 grades are available.)
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.
For assistance with essay writing and to access online resources, please visit the TSU Tiger Writing and Reading Lab link below for appointment scheduling guidelines and hours of operation.
TSU TIGER Writing and Reading Lab
In-person and online appointments are available.
For general questions about the writing lab, please email tigerowl@tsu.edu or contact Tiffany L. Ware, Director, at 713-313-7981 or Tiffany.Ware@tsu.edu for specific concerns.
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 15th -- 2021-2022 Application period is closed.
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
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 JHJAC John Odom Scholarship application is currently closed and will re-open in Fall 2022.
Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to info@jhjac.org
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 Lawal Scholarship application is currently closed and will re-open in Fall 2022.
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and varying partners are proud to offer COVID-19 emergency financial assistance to students attending one of TMCF’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Students selected will receive an emergency award of up to $1,000 for the 2021-2022 academic school year. Funding is intended to allow students to meet their needs and continue their education. Funding is available until the funds are exhausted or until the end of the summer term 2022, whichever comes first.
TMCF will only consider requests to cover expenses in five areas:
- IT/Technology Needs
- For example, laptop, Wi-Fi hotspot, access codes for e-books
- Housing/Rent Needs
- For example, mortgage, rent, utility bills
- Food Insecurity Needs
- For example, groceries
- Transportation/Travel Needs
- For example, gas, car repairs, train/bus/plane tickets, moving support
- Mental Health
- For example, copays for therapist appointments
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate at a TMCF member-school during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
- Current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
How to Apply:
All Applicants Must:
- Be verified as an eligible candidate by your college/university.
- Upload either:
- Receipts for expenses or invoices for items needing to be purchased in the four expense areas listed in the overview.
This application opens January 17, 2022 and closes August 31, 2022 (11:59 PM EST)
Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to info@tmcf.org.
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Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institutionopens in a new window or continuous education program.
Two hundred and fifty (250) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship up to $2,500 for the 2021 – 2022 academic school year.
Selected students must be in good academic standing, but at risk of not returning to or graduating/ completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education programopens in a new window
- Two-year Schools
- Four-year Schools
- Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
- Enrolled in your final year of study
- Degree or program ends Spring 2022 semester
- Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
- Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Be a diverse candidate
- Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
- Gender
- Disability
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Belonging to an underserved community
- Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
- Demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence.
How to Apply:
All Applicants Must:
- Need to upload a professional image
Application Deadline:
This application closes on August 31, 2022 (12:00 PM EST). Click the button below to start the scholarship application.
Funding is available until the funds are exhausted.
Questions regarding this scholarship 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.
For additional financial aid information and resources, please visit the TSU Office of Financial Aid via the link provided below: