Mentored Scholars Program (MSP) Business

The Mentored Scholars Program in Business (MSP-Business) is a unique scholarship and mentoring initiative designed to create opportunities for students to excel academically, professionally, and personally. This program emphasizes holistic student development through intentional interactions. Benefits of the program include mentoring from alumni and faculty, individual and group meetings, professional networking and development opportunities, and social events. The ultimate goal of this program is to retain and graduate first-generation students, connecting them with postgraduate experiences that lead to successful careers of their choice.

Award
2,000 each academic year or 1,000.00 per semester
Deadline
10/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. *Read Before Beginning Applications:*These questions are intended to allow you to reflect on your holistic development thus far and give the review committee an understanding of who you are as a person. Applicants are encouraged to share as much as they feel comfortable in their responses. *Please note that the use of AI-generated answers is prohibited.*
    • 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. MSP-Business is intended for students majoring in the KU School of Business. Please share your purpose for pursuing an undergraduate degree in business. Upon graduation, how do you envision utilizing your major in the workforce?
    • 3. 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?
    • 4. Please list any extracurricular activities (sports, committees, clubs, or organized groups) you have participated in, either during high school or college. Explain how these experiences have helped shape you into the person you are today. There are no wrong answers.
    • 5. The MSP in Business community consists of students, staff, faculty, and guest speakers from varied perspectives. How do you contribute to the communities you are part of? How do you navigate situations where differing perspectives arise?
    • 6. An expectation of MSP-Business is for scholars to engage with their peers in the program. What does peer engagement mean to you? How do you hope peer engagement will enrich your college journey academically, professionally, and/or personally?
    • 7. Take time to reflect on a long-term academic, professional, or personal goal you are striving to achieve. What led you to choose this goal? How has your sense of self, trajectory, or motivation changed since you initially set this goal? There are no wrong answers.
    • 9. Is there any other information you would like to share with the review committee?
  2. Please upload a copy of your resume.
  3. 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
    • • I acknowledge that if selected for a scholarship, my award is contingent upon my enrollment as a student in the KU School of Business and my good academic standing.
    • • I acknowledge that submitting this application does not guarantee that I will receive a scholarship or be accepted into MSP-Business.
    • • I am aware that if my cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, my membership in MSP-Business may be discontinued.
    • • I certify that any awards received through MSP-Business will be used solely for expenses related to continued full-time enrollment (a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students). I understand that if I drop below the minimum required hours for full-time status, I may forfeit the scholarship.
    • • I understand that active participation and engagement with faculty mentors and program coordinators are required to maintain the scholarship, including timely responses to emails and attendance at Business faculty and staff mentoring events.
    • • I understand that my academic record will be reviewed to determine my academic eligibility.