CBPP Dean's Competitive Administrative Scholarship
The College of Business and Public Policy is dedicated to preparing students to become leaders in a rapidly changing world. Each year, the Dean awards scholarships to recognize and support students who strive for academic excellence. For this academic year, the Dean has allocated $32,000 to provide scholarships of at least $1,000 to successful applicants from CBPP.
Deadline
Application and supporting materials must be completed online and submitted by Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. (AKST) See application instructions below.
Eligibility
Undergraduate Students
- Must be officially enrolled at UAA for at least 3 credits in a program leading to a degree or certificate from CBPP.
- Must be formally admitted into a CBPP degree-seeking program or certificate.
- Must maintain a UAA cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
Graduate Students
- Must be officially enrolled at UAA for at least 3 credits in a program leading to a graduate degree or certificate from CBPP.
- Must be formally admitted into a CBPP graduate program.
- Must maintain a UAA cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
How to Apply
To apply for the Dean’s Competitive Administrative Scholarship, please submit all required materials online using this application form. Note that the form must be completed in one sitting, as it cannot be saved and resumed later. Therefore, ensure you have gathered all necessary documents before beginning the application.
To complete the application, you'll need to answer a few academic questions, submit a letter of recommendation, write short essays, and upload your unofficial academic transcript. Be sure to prepare these materials in advance, and allow ample time for the faculty member or other individual writing your recommendation letter to finish it before the deadline.
Requirements
- Letter of Recommendation
You must select one of the following individuals to provide a recommendation letter in support of your application, addressed to Dean Nelson. Once you have the letter, upload it to the application form.
- CBPP Faculty Member: Choose a faculty member from the College of Business and Public Policy who will give you a recommendation letter with their contact information. To facilitate this, you must provide them with a completed FERPA form, which should be attached to an email with your request. Faculty members require at least one week to prepare the letter, so completing this step as soon as possible is essential.
- External Reference: Alternatively, you may identify another person outside of UAA (e.g., an employer
or community organization member) who will provide a recommendation letter addressed
to Dean Nelson. Their letter must include their contact information, and they do not
require the FERPA form. Be sure to give them ample notice before the application deadline.
Please Note: Letters from friends, landlords, family members, classmates, or similar personal connections will not be considered.
- Essays (Minimum 50 words, Maximum 75 words per essay)
Applicants must complete four essays: two mandatory and two chosen from the additional prompts listed below. These essays are designed to showcase your financial need, leadership qualities, community engagement, academic achievements, and global awareness. Together, they will highlight your potential to make significant contributions to business and public policy.
All essays must reflect your original thoughts. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to assess the fairness of AI use in applications. Applicants must disclose how AI was used in their essay responses, and AI detection tools will be used to ensure compliance. Failure to follow these guidelines may impact the evaluation of your application.
After completing your essays, copy and paste them into the designated sections of the application form.
Mandatory Essays
- Financial Need. Describe your current financial need and how receiving this scholarship will support your educational and career goals.
- Future Business Career & Alaska's Economy. How will your future business career contribute to the sustainability and growth of the Alaskan economy?
Choose Two of the Following Additional Prompts
- Leadership Experience and Growth. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership in a school, work, or community setting. How did this experience contribute to your personal growth and future career aspirations?
- Community Service and Engagement. Share a recent community service or volunteer experience you participated in. How did this experience influence your perspective on social responsibility and business ethics?
- Academic Achievements and Ambitions. Discuss a significant academic achievement or project that has shaped your goals as a business student. How will this experience help you contribute to business and public policy?
- Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness. In a globalized business environment, understanding diverse perspectives is crucial. Describe an experience that broadened your cultural awareness and how it will help your future business career.
- Detailed Plan of Spring 2025 Classes
Include your planned schedule of classes for Spring 2025. The schedule will be available on UAOnline starting October 28, 2024.
- Unofficial UAA Transcript
Attach a copy of your unofficial transcript from UAOnline. It is recommended that you schedule an advising appointment to review your transcript with a Student Advising representative.
Remember to complete the online application by Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. (AKST).
Good luck!
How Awards are Determined
The CBPP Scholarship Committee will review eligible applications and make an award recommendation based on the strength of your submitted application materials.
Keep up the Good Work!
If you are awarded a competitive scholarship, congratulations! It’s important to complete your current coursework and maintain the required GPA. This will ensure your funding is applied and that you can apply for additional scholarships the following semester.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
UA Foundation ScholarshipsSeawolf Investment Fund Scholarships (for Finance and Accounting majors)
Weidner Academic and Travel Awards (for CBPP students actively enrolled in the Weidner Property Management and Real Estate Program)