The Williams College of Business

Scholarship for Justice and Belonging in Business

Eligibility

Students enrolled in any graduate business program (excluding EMBA) at Xavier University, who demonstrate outstanding potential in business, and a focus on creating environments where all individuals belong.

Additional Perks

  • Mentoring and career coaching through the WCB Dean's Advisory Board
  • Networking opportunity at Cincinnati Business Courier’s CLIMB Awards ceremony
  • Engagement with the WCB's Ignatian Belonging Committee and its initiatives
  • Dinner with the Dean

Scholarship Commitments

  • Attend networking and recruitment events
  • Serve as mentor for future scholarship winners
  • Participate in the planning of Xavier's DIL cohort event

Award determination

  • Qualifying students will be determined based on their overall admission application
  • Preference will be given to students who are currently not receiving other financial support
  • Progress towards degree will be considered in the award distribution
  • Individuals receiving tuition remission from Xavier University are not eligible

Application Deadline

Applications are for one academic year, i.e. Fall, Spring, and Summer I. Application deadlines are as follows:

  • Friday, March 21st 2025, for award period Fall 25, Spring 26, Summer I 26: Preference given to returning students
  • Friday, June 6th 2025, for award period Fall 25, Spring 26, Summer I 26:
  • Friday, August 8th 2025, for award period Fall 25, Spring 26, Summer I 26: Preference given to new students
  • Friday, November 14th 2025, for award period Spring 26, Summer I 26: Preference given to students enrolling in Spring 26

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