The College of Business Administration has identified the following internal CBA scholarships and external business education scholarships. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Please carefully review the criteria before applying for each scholarship.

In addition to the scholarships listed here, students are advised to refer to the Office of Student Financial Services for other scholarship resources, including listings of other general Fordham restricted scholarships and links to scholarship search engines.

 

College of Business Administration Scholarships

The following is a list of scholarships and awards allocated to students of the College of Business Administration. Scholarship application materials are also available in the Dean’s Office, (Faber Hall, Room 358).

Most scholarships are need-based and require a FAFSA application, which should be on file with the Office of Student Financial Services in Thebaud Hall, Rose Hill.

For further information contact Brian Dunn, Director of Honors Opportunities, bdunn@fordham.edu.

 

The Nicholas W. Brandemarti Memorial Scholarship

The Nicholas W. Brandemarti Memorial Scholarship provides financial support to a student who meets the following criteria: enrolled on a part-time or full-time basis, student athlete, minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrated financial need with preference given to any student whose family is experiencing hardship due to the World Trade Center attack. Nicholas W. Brandemarti Memorial Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 23, 2008

 

The James J. and Mary Ann Dowdall Endowed Scholarship

The James J. and Mary Ann Dowdall Endowed Scholarship provides financial support to students who fit the following criteria: resident of one of New York City’s five boroughs, commuter student, enrolled full-time, demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. James J. and Mary Ann Dowdall Endowed Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 23, 2008

 

The William G. McGowan Scholarship

Named after the Founder and Chairman of MCI Communications, The William G. McGowan Scholars Program recognizes academic achievement, rewards excellence in character and encourages significant involvement in academic and community activities. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: junior or senior, full-time enrollment, minimum 3.0 GPA, leadership qualities, community involvement. Award Amount: $18,000. William G. McGowan Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 23, 2008

 

The Tognino Family Endowed Scholarship

The Tognino Family Endowed Scholarship provides scholarship awards to non-traditional students who preferably meet the following criteria: CBA evening student, employed during the day, demonstrated financial need and minimum 3.0 GPA. Economics majors encouraged to apply. Tognino Family Endowed Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 23, 2008

 

The Ralph Godfrey Trapani Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Ralph Godfrey Trapani Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides financial support to a full-time transfer student to CBA who demonstrates academic merit as well as financial need. Ralph Godfrey Trapani Memorial Endowed Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 23, 2008

 

UNOVA Scholarship

The UNOVA Scholarship provides financial support to students according to the following criteria: junior or senior, enrolled full-time, any major in business, academic merit and financial need. Juniors who receive this scholarship will have to reapply for the following year. UNOVA Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 23, 2008

 

The David Winton, CBA 1994, Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The David Winton, CBA 1994, Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides financial support to students who meet the following criteria: a junior, full-time enrollment in CBA, finance concentration/major, demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. David Winton, CBA 1994, Memorial Endowed Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 23, 2008

 

 

External Business Education Scholarships

The following scholarships are offered by outside organizations for undergraduate students studying business. Interested students should apply directly to the organization funding the scholarship.

 

Gender-Specific

American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA) New York Chapter Scholarship

The New York Chapter of the American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA) awards an annual scholarship to a deserving junior or senior on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Please refer to the scholarship’s website for more details and application procedure. Application is available here.

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are awarded to women studying business at the undergraduate level who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the field. Please refer to the scholarship’s website for more details and application procedure.

Deadline: May 15, 2008

Applications should be mailed to:
Tebbie Clift
Zonta Club of New York
322 West 57th Street, #37M
New York, NY 10019

 

Ethnicity-Specific

Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students - The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

This scholarship program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Please refer to the scholarship’s website for more details and application procedure.

The National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG) Scholarship

The NHBG Scholarship provides financial assistance to Hispanic-Latino students who are enrolled in a college or university and are majoring in business or a business related degree. The $2,500 one time scholarship award is applied towards the student’s tuition balance. Please refer to the scholarship’s website for more details and application procedure. Application is available here.

 

Major/Concentration Specific

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship

The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are currently majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. These awards are intended to encourage students to consider careers in accounting and business. Please refer to the scholarship’s website for more details and application procedures.

Becker CPA Review Scholarship

The American Woman’s Society of CPAs offers a national scholarship to individuals aspiring to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The recipient of the scholarship will receive the complete Becker CPA Review Course. Please refer to the scholarship’s website for more details and application procedures.

Excellence in Accounting Scholarship - New York State Society of CPAs