Record-Breaking Scholarship Support


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For the 2024-25 academic year, the Leeds School of Business awarded a record amount in scholarships, supporting over 1,500 students. Thanks to donor-funded support from our generous alumni and friends, more Business Buffs stayed on track, took on stretch opportunities and moved confidently toward graduation.听

By the Numbers

$6,422,126

ACADEMIC YEAR TOTAL听
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Undergraduate Programs

$3,458,419

AMOUNT AWARDED
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

956

STUDENTS RECEIVED
A SCHOLARSHIP

Graduate Programs

$2,963,707

AMOUNT AWARDED
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

634

STUDENTS RECEIVED
A SCHOLARSHIP

STUDENT VOICES


Undergraduate

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鈥淭his scholarship eases the financial strain on my family and lets me focus on my studies and career development. As a Business Management major passionate about entrepreneurship, I can now pursue internships, networking and leadership opportunities that prepare me to lead. Your support is more than aid鈥攊t pushes me to aim higher and give back. Thank you for helping me take the next step toward starting my own business.鈥

Aniya Marie Arellano (BSBA 鈥28) 鈥 Donna and Gary T. Antonoff Scholarship

鈥淵our scholarship is more than financial support鈥攊t鈥檚 a vote of confidence that lets me fully focus on my Marketing & Business Analytics studies and professional growth. With this support, I can keep building leadership and service experience while pursuing internships, project-based learning and mentorships. These opportunities will prepare me to contribute meaningfully to the business community after graduation. I鈥檓 deeply grateful for your belief in students like me.鈥

Rylinn Szmyd (BSBA 鈥26) 鈥 Keith and Thomas Gabel Scholarship听


鈥淭his scholarship represents belief and opportunity, and it鈥檚 helping me build the future I鈥檝e worked so hard to envision. Your support allows me to focus on my studies, get more involved on campus and pursue experiences that will shape my career鈥攆rom internships to student leadership to community service. It eases financial strain and keeps me moving forward. Thank you for believing in my potential.鈥

Delaney J Donahue (BSBA 鈥28) 鈥 Carter Scholarship Fund听


Graduate听

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鈥淚鈥檓 deeply honored and grateful for this scholarship. Your generosity lets me fully engage in my coursework and experiential learning in the Hybrid MBA program, bringing my best to every opportunity. It also gives me the confidence and purpose to keep striving toward my goals. Thank you for investing in my growth.鈥

Holly Pafford (Hybrid MBA 鈥26)听

鈥淭hank you for your generous support. This scholarship helps me focus on the Clean Energy pathway, prepare for a finance-focused internship and build toward a career in renewable energy after my MBA. As a Colorado native with seven years in finance and consulting, this support makes my industry transition more attainable. I鈥檓 excited and grateful to be at 兔子先生传媒文化作品.鈥

Gregory Sommers (MBA 鈥26)听

鈥淵our scholarship removed real financial barriers so I can focus on my studies and professional development in the Full-Time MBA program. It has empowered me to pursue my goals with greater confidence and purpose and to make the most of this opportunity. Your generosity also inspires me to give back and strive for excellence. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in my life鈥攁nd in the lives of countless women.鈥

Bek Coelho (MBA 鈥25)听


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