Canisius College: Richard j. wehle Business School
Canisius College : Scholarship Opportunities

Graduate Scholarship Opportunities
Richard J. Wehle School of Business


Overview

Scholarships in the Graduate School of Business provide financial assistance to students of high promise who demonstrate significant potential to benefit from graduate education.

Eligibility
  • An admitted new student or current student that has completed all admission requirements (including completion of the GMAT)
  • A student cannot receive more than a 50% tuition subsidiary from a source other than family
  • A student must maintain a 2.67 or above grade point average
  • A student must receive a minimum grade of C in their Graduate Business Courses
  • Bernard L. Martin, John R. Oishei Scholarship, Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Endowed Scholarship, and Master Business Alumni Association require US Citizenship
Application Procedure
Complete and submit the application form, submit an essay and two letters of recommendation electronically to gradubus@canisius.edu on or before deadline.

FALL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE JULY 1, 2011

Deadlines
   Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: January 1

Essay should include:
  • Current program and the semester you started
  • Demonstrate financial need, academic ability, personal qualities, and leadership abilities
  • Describe how you will benefit from a Canisius Graduate Business Degree and how this will prepare you to be a leader in the business world and community
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
Only one application needs to be submitted and will be reviewed for all application scholarship.



Scholarships awarded in either fall or spring semester

Dr. Bernard L. Martin Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1978 to honor Dr. Martin for his outstanding accomplishment for his 13 years as Dean of the School of Business Administration.  Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Student)

John R. Oshei Scholarship
This award was established in 1992 by Jean Oshei in memory of her husband, the late R. John Oshei.
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Full-time MBA Students only)

Business Partners Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the generous support of individuals who attend the annual Business Awards Dinner. The awards are made on the basis of financial need to deserving graduate students.
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Richard J. Wehle School of Business Scholarship
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Richard J. Wehle School of Business Advisory Council Scholarship
Established by the council in 2000, these awards assist students in the graduate business programs who have demonstrated scholarship and need.
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

International Student Scholarship
Canisius College welcomes international students, and appreciates the cultural diversity that they add to our student body. This scholarship provides international students (non-Canadian) with a 25% discount on tuition costs.
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: January 1
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Scholarships awarded for fall only

GMAT Scholarship $10,000 for students that score a 600 or better on the GMAT.  (One-Year MBA Program Students only)

The Masters of Business Alumni Association Scholarship
The Canisius College, Masters Business Alumni Association, established this scholarship to recognize students who demonstrate academic pride and community involvement.
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: N/A Fall Only
(Part-time or Full-time MBA Students)

Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2007 by the Towers, this fund provides scholarships to deserving full-time students with demonstrated financial need and whose tuition and fees are not otherwise covered by an employer’s tuition reimbursement program.
Deadline Fall: July 1
Deadline Spring: N/A Fall Only
(Full-time MBA Students Only)



Graduate Assistantships

Fall applications - due July 1, 2011
Spring applications - due Jan 1, 2012

Students must be registered in the Canisius MBA Program

Graduate Assistantships (MS Word .doc)