Scholarship for Justice and Belonging in Business

Eligibility

Students enrolled in any graduate business program (excluding EMBA) at Xavier University, who demonstrate outstanding potential in business, and a focus on creating environments where all individuals belong.

Additional Perks

  • Mentoring and career coaching through the WCB Dean's Advisory Board
  • Networking opportunity at Cincinnati Business Courier’s CLIMB Awards ceremony
  • Engagement with the WCB's Ignatian Belonging Committee and its initiatives
  • Dinner with the Dean

Scholarship Commitments

  • Attend networking and recruitment events
  • Serve as mentor for future scholarship winners
  • Participate in the planning of Xavier's DIL cohort event

Award determination

  • Qualifying students will be determined based on their overall admission application
  • Preference will be given to students who are currently not receiving other financial support
  • Progress towards degree will be considered in the award distribution
  • Individuals receiving tuition remission from Xavier University are not eligible

Application Deadline

Applications are for one academic year, i.e. Fall, Spring, and Summer I. Application deadlines are as follows:

  • Friday, March 21st 2025, for award period Fall 25, Spring 26, Summer I 26: Preference given to returning students
  • Friday, June 6th 2025, for award period Fall 25, Spring 26, Summer I 26:
  • Friday, August 8th 2025, for award period Fall 25, Spring 26, Summer I 26: Preference given to new students
  • Friday, November 14th 2025, for award period Spring 26, Summer I 26: Preference given to students enrolling in Spring 26

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