SBE SCHOLARSHIPS

ROBERT McCORMACK FIGG ENDOWED MARITIME SCHOLARSHIP
Rising Senior School of Business and Economics Major with Global Logistics Concentration/Minor

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: Dependent upon funding.

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Dependent upon funding and number of qualified applicants.

ELIGIBILITY: Rising senior School of Business and Economics major with a Global Logistics concentration/minor.  Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Application will include: 500 word cover letter addressing why applicant should receive the scholarship and discussing his/her goals and objectives; a current résumé; a current degree audit; and a completed application form found online on the School of Business and Economics website under “scholarship forms”.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Completed application must be received by April 11, 2008.  Please mail to:
            The School of Business and Economics
            ATTN: Scholarship Coordinator, Dean’s Office
            College of Charleston
            5 Liberty Street
            Charleston, SC 29424-0001

Scholarship awards will be announced after final Spring grades post.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must be a declared School of Business and Economics major with a concentration/minor in Global Logistics.  The scholarship must be applied toward tuition during the Fall and Spring semesters for which the scholarship is awarded and funds are given. During the scholarship period, the recipient must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours per semester, completing 24 semester hours in Fall and Spring semesters, and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher.

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will be made by the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management. Recipient of the scholarship is selected based on the eligibility criteria and strength of application which includes academic record, cover letter and current résumé. Applicant must demonstrate academic distinction and commitment to a career track in Global Logistics.

RENEWAL CRITERIA: Not renewable.