Mentored Scholars Program (MSP) Business

The Mentored Scholars Program in Business (MSP-Business) is a unique scholarship and mentoring program that seeks to create opportunities for students to excel academically, professionally, and personally. Through the implementation of intentional interactions, this program caters to holistic student development. Program benefits include alumni and faculty mentoring, individual and group meetings, professional networking and development opportunities, and social programming. The goal of this program is to retain and graduate first-generation students and to connect them with post-graduate experiences that lead them to a successful career of their choice.

Award
$2,000.00 each academic year ($1,000.00 per semester)
Deadline
10/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Based on the opportunities presented and/or your knowledge of the program, how do you think you would benefit from being an MSP-Business Scholar?
  2. What experiences, skills, qualities, or traits do you possess that you would bring to the MSP-Business cohort? What sets you apart from your peers at KU?
  3. MSP-Business is intended for students with a major in the KU school of Business. Please share your purpose for seeking an undergraduate degree in business. When you graduate how do you foresee utilizing your major in the workforce ?
  4. Please list any extracurricular activities (sports/committee/club/organized group) you have participated in, sharing how that engagement has helped shape you into the person you are today.
  5. MSP-B scholars have many opportunities for peer engagement. How will peer engagement within the program benefit your college experience?
  6. What was an educational, personal, or professional challenge you've overcome? How did you overcome it?
  7. Please submit your resume
  8. Is there any other information you would like to share with the review committee?
  9. Statement: please read this section carefully and check box below. The box below must be checked for your application to be considered complete and eligible for consideration
    • 1. I understand that my academic record will be reviewed to determine my academic eligibility. I understand that if I am selected to receive a scholarship, my award is contingent upon enrollment as a student in the KU School of Business who is in good academic standing.
    • 2. I hereby certify any award(s) received by me through the MSP-Budiness will be used solely for expenses related to continued full-time enrollment (minimum 12 hours per semester for undergraduate students). I understand if I drop below the minimum hours required for full-time status, I may not receive the scholarship.
    • 3. I understand that if I drop below the minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA requirement, I may not receive the scholarship.
    • 4. I understand that participation and engagement with the faculty mentors and program coordinators is a requirement to maintain the scholarship, including prompt responses to email and attending Business faculty and staff mentoring events.
    • 5. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee I will receive scholarships & acceptance to MSP-Business
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