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As a business major, students learn the skills necessary to help a company succeed. Business majors may focus on marketing skills, management techniques, or general business administration. If you are a business major or a marketing major, you may wish to help a Fortune 500 company increase profits or perhaps you dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Whatever the goal may be, seeking scholarships for your college education is the perfect place to start. It’s also a good investment in your future. In order to get the most on your return on investment (ROI), or perhaps your return on education (ROE), start your scholarship search. From a bachelor’s degree to a master’s in business administration (MBA), business students can take advantage of business scholarships. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz and find the perfect scholarship for you.

Business and Marketing Scholarships 2024 List

BPW Virginia Ruff Scholarship for Continuing Education

This $1,000 scholarship honors Virginia Ruff, a member of Bedford BPW for more than 50 years at the time of her death in April 2002 at age 94. A graduate of The College of Mary Washington and The College of William and Mary, Miss Ruff dedicated her life to the education of Bedford children as a teacher at the Villamont and Montvale schools, and as a librarian at Bedford and Liberty High Schools. She retired in 1973. This scholarship provides financial assistance for women seeking education to re-enter the job market, advancement and/or to achieve economic self-sufficiency. A committee of four BPW members selects the recipient.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  June 30

The Scott Cooper Miami Scholarship

Today’s young generation will be key contributors as our leaders of tomorrow. The Scott Cooper Miami scholarships are offered to students that are in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Film, Theater, Journalism, Education or Fitness programs in an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Canada. As leaders of tomorrow, students in these programs will be directly responsible for the many facets of business operations that organizations in the future will rely on in order to bring business sales & revenue. The Scott Cooper Miami Scholarship program is inspiring today’s leaders in the classroom to become tomorrow’s leaders in a business environment. This scholarship program is in place to aid post-secondary students in establishing themselves in the job market, providing students with the tools to succeed in their studies. The Scott Cooper Miami Scholarship program provides students with a one-time scholarship worth $500.00 (USD/CAD) to any post-secondary student who has accepted an offer at an accredited U.S. or Canadian post-secondary institution. The eligible programs are listed below: Business Business Management Marketing Film Theater Communications Journalism Education Fitness
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15

J.C. Cote Scholarship

This award is named in honor of J.C. Cote, who was a dedicated member of the ARSHRM State Council and the Western Arkansas SHRM chapter (WAHRA). J.C. served as Chapter President of WAHRA for two years. He also represented the ARSHRM State Council as 2001 State HR Conference Chair and as West District Director. J.C. put his “heart and soul” into these roles. Through this scholarship award, the Arkansas SHRM State Council seeks to identify and reward students who characterize J.C.’s commitment to the human resources profession.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  September 15

GHR Fellows Scholarship

The GHR Fellows Scholarship Program at St. Thomas is a transformational undergraduate experience for ten students pursuing careers in business. Fellows receive full-tuition scholarships to the University of St. Thomas and customized cohort programming designed to deliver impactful leadership experiences. The scholarship covers full tuition and required fees for four years (and may, pending demonstrated financial need, include grant funds that assist with room and board costs). Recipients will get a fully funded J-Term study abroad experience, a customized four-year cohort program with other GHR Fellows, individual career coaching and preparation and service learning and social entrepreneurship opportunities as well as access to C-suite business, community and university leaders.
Award Amount

Total:  $4738300

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  January 06

NAWT William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship

The mission of the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) is to unify the voice of the sanitary liquid waste management industry, while increasing its professionalism and public image through education of industry members and the public, and the development and national representation of individual, state, and regional chapters, allowing our industry to exchange ideas and concerns for the betterment of our members, the environment, and the general public. Throughout their generosity, NAWT offers scholarships.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 15

Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program

The Friends of the California State Fair offers 12 categories of scholarships with varying eligibility requirements. Applicants may apply for one scholarship category of their choice per year. Applicants must meet all of the criteria for a specific scholarship to be an eligible candidate. Applicants must plan to enroll for both the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters. Students graduating after the fall 2023 are not eligible to apply, as this scholarship is intended for the full academic year. The Friends of the California State Fair offers 12 categories of scholarships with varying eligibility requirements: • Agricultural Students (current college student) • Agricultural Students (high school senior) • Art Major • Business Major • California State Fair Exhibitors or Volunteers • Culinary, Hospitality, or Event Planning Major • International Agriculture Students (sponsored by Blue Diamond) • Sacramento Region Top Achiever • Teacher Credential Program • Top 10 Percent of Class • Trade School Program • Wine & Grape Growing Major Applicants may apply for one scholarship category of their choice per year. Applicants must meet all of the criteria for a specific scholarship to be an eligible candidate. Applicants must plan to enroll for both the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters. Students graduating after the fall 2023 are not eligible to apply, as this scholarship is intended for the full academic year.
Award Amount

Total:  $360000

Awards:  12

Deadline

Deadline:  March 08

Haug Family Scholarship

The Norwegian National League is an umbrella organization for all Norwegian cultural, athletic and fraternal organizations in the Chicago area and sponsors a Norwegian Constitution Day Parade in Park Ridge, a Leif Erikson Celebration and Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Girls Start-Up Business Plan Competition

Seeds of Fortune is an online platform that helps young women of color in high school prepare for college by helping them apply for Scholarships, build financial skills like saving and budgeting, and career opportunities In order to apply, students must create an account on the Seed Online Network Ed-Tech Platform and choose their intended program when registering. Once a student completes their registration, their application will be submitted.
Award Amount

Total:  $10000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 19

Gary Pryor Grant

Gary Pryor is a merger & acquisitions expert. Gary is also an entrepreneur with a multifaceted background in finance and foodservice. Formelly Gary served as Executive Chairman of FuturePay Inc, a Merchant Branded Consumer Finance company (www.futurepaty.com).
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 30

Jonathan Dax Cooke Scholarship

Jonathan Dax Cooke is a visionary entrepreneur with a keen eye for identifying and developing opportunities, which makes him a charismatic leader. Jonathan Dax Cooke began his career with Citigroup’s Capital Markets in conjunction with the Culverhouse School of Business work study program at University of Alabama. His Citibank – Culverhouse experience seeded a domestic and international capital markets perspective that exists to this day. Dax Cooke is a three time recipient of NAIFA’s 40 under 40 award.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15