Monday, November 2, 2020

Are you a Sophomore, Female, and Thinking about a Career in Business? A Scholarship Opportunity

 

Stout is proud to announce the opportunity to award scholarships to three qualified female students pursuing a career in business.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to women who embody Stout's core values and ambitions to help them succeed in their pursuit of a business-related career.

Scholarship Awards:

1st Place:   $3,000
2nd Place:  $2,000
3rd Place:   $1,000

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Female
  • Sophomore standing as of Fall 2020 (Class of 2023)
  • Enrolled as a full-time student at a four-year university
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, or Business-related field
  • Minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.2
  • Not previously employed by Stout

Required Documents:

  • Current resume
  • Current college transcript (official or unofficial)
  • Letter of recommendation (college professor, advisor, coach, current/previous employer, etc.)
  • Written response to the following (500 words maximum): At Stout, our professionals embody the core values of Positive Team Attitude, Accountability, Commitment, Entrepreneurial, and Relationship Focused. When you look back on your achievements, which of these core values played a part in your success and in what way?
All documents should be uploaded in the "Resume/CV" section on the "My Experiences" page of this application (click Upload to add more documents). Applications without all required documents will not be considered.

Selection Process:

The recipients of Stout's 2020-2021 Women in Business Scholarship will be chosen based on her ability to demonstrate Stout's core values through her academic and extracurricular achievements.  The winner will be notified by phone in March of 2021.

Please submit all of the above-mentioned items before January 31, 2021, by uploading them through the online application.  If you have any questions regarding the application process, please send them to womeninbusiness@stout.com.