Scholarship Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Scholarship Policy 2012
Scholarship Application 2012
Four VAIBC Scholarships - $1000, $750, $750 and $500

VCU School of Business Philip Morris Endowed Chair Scholarship -$500

Piascik & Associates Scholarship - $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).  In addition to the VAIBC Scholarship awards this year, VCU School of Business Philip Morris Endowed Chair and Piascik & Associates will both award a $500 Scholarship. The scholarships 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.

Virginia International Business Council Scholarships will be granted each academic year.  The VAIBC-Education Committee this year (2011) will include Van R. Wood, My Lan Tran and George Hiller. All applications must be received no later than Friday, March 23, 2012 by noon.  The screening committee will announce its selection(s) no later than April 8, 2011.  All scholarship recipients will be notified by mail and recognized at the VAIBC April 27, 2011 luncheon.  Scholarship recipients will also receive a one-year Virginia International Business Council membership.  Recipients will be allowed to receive the Scholarships 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

 

 

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