Cintas Graduate Ethics Fellows

The Cintas Graduate Ethics Fellowship (CGEF) was established to help WCB graduate students enhance their exposure to Ethical Leadership. Applicants must be accepted into Xavier's MBA, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, in the MBA program.During the Fellowship, CGEFs will be expected to attend ethics related events sponsored by the Cintas Institute for Business Ethics, as well as create a museum quality creative expression focusing on Ethical Leadership.  CGEFs may complete the creative expression themselves, or there is a modest stipend to hire and work with an artist. This project may be a painting, sculpture, video or other creative work, designed by the CGEF, and approved by the Director of the Cintas Institute for Business Ethics. Upon the completion of the CGEF, Fellows will receive a scholarship of $3,000 entered into the student's bursar's account, on or about May 1 of the Fellowship year.

CGEFs are not required but strongly encouraged to participate in International Ethics in London and Paris - BUAD681 - taught during spring break of their Fellowship year.  In 2026, the projected expenses are $5,500 which includes tuition for this three (3) credit hour course, double occupancy hotel, Eurostar train, some meals and several excursions.  Airfare is not included in this estimate.

Application form for the 2025-2026 Cintas Graduate Ethics Fellowship.  The application is due by 5:00PM EST on September 2, 2025 and all material must be sent to Professor Paul Fiorell at fiorelli@xavier.edu.  For more information, please feel free to contact Professor Fiorelli at (513)745-2050 or visit him in 226 Smith Hall.