Scholarship Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 SCHOLARSHIP Policy and Application 2009
Four Awards - $1000, $750, $750 and $500

 

The Virginia International Business Council (VAIBC), adhering to the mission of supporting international business in its community, has established a Scholarship Program that awards scholarships to students attending the following Central Virginia institutions - Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Virginia State University (VSU), Virginia Union University (VUU), Randolph Macon College (RMC), and the University of Richmond (U of R).  Scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipients.  The Virginia International Business Council is dedicated to educating its members, the members of the international business community and the community at large with respect to global business opportunities and challenges.  It supports both secondary and higher education and encourages students at all levels to consider the field of international business as a career.  For more information, please visit our web site at www.vaibc.org.

Scholarship funds awarded to students are granted to support their international study activities.  To be eligible, students must be a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or a graduate student, having a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  They must submit a written statement of their interest in international business; include a faculty letter of recommendation and a copy of a current unofficial transcript. Four awards will be given this year – one at $1000, two at $750 and one at $500.

Virginia International Business Council Scholarships will be granted each academic year.  The VAIBC-Education Committee this year (2009) will include Van R. Wood, My Lan Tran and George Hiller. All applications must be received no later than Friday, March 27, 2009 by noon.  The screening committee will announce its selection(s) no later than April 10, 2009.  All scholarship recipients will be notified by mail and recognized at the club’s April 22, 2008 luncheon.  Scholarship recipients will also receive a one-year Virginia International Business Council membership.  Recipients will be allowed to receive the Virginia International Business Council only one time.  Minority and international students are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship.  Questions should be directed to Dr. Van R. Wood, vrwood@vcu.edu.

All application materials should be submitted to:

 

Dr. Van R. Wood
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business
Suite B4201 (4th Floor of Snead Hall)
301 W Main St.
Richmond, VA 23284-4000
vrwood@vcu.edu

 

 

Upcoming Events

November 18, 2009 - Dr. Michael Rao, President, Virginia Commonwealth University will discuss "Higher Education and the Business Community in the Globalized Environment of the 21st Century: VCU and its Community." Click here to register.

December 10, 2009 - Annual Holiday Party, Jefferson Hotel, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Click here to register.

January 27, 2010 - Bode Technology, Ed Huffine, Vice President International Development, Jefferson Hotel 11:45-1:30 p.m. Click here to register.