leaders of tomorrow - "Preparing the Next Generation"
 

The Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program aims to provide mentors and resources to marginally academic performing high school students.  These students exhibit leadership potential but need exposure and motivation in order to make good choices about college, their career and their future.  Targeted students include inner-city high school youth with a grade point average between C- and C+ who have demonstrated leadership potential.  The Columbus Chapter currently mentors over 30 students. is a High School mentoring program.

The mission of the LOT program is to expand the cadre of African-American students who enter college. The Columbus Chapter implemented the program on April 27, 2002. Through monthly workshops the program seeks to provide the students with the tools necessary to be successful in their collegiate endeavors.  

     Click here to download the LOT brochure

     Please click here to download a calendar of 2007-08 events

     Click here to visit the LOT website

For more information please contact:

LuTonda Baumgardner
Leaders of Tomorrow Program Chair

E-mail: lbaumgardner@columbusbmba.org 
Phone: (614) 395-0151

Financial Awareness Program
The goal is to provide members with various resources and tools to help them navigate the stock market, real estate market, and foreign markets.  This group will manage a portfolio and conduct workshops for community partners to learn more about financial management, investing, and wealth building.

Professional Development
In line with the vision of the NBMBAA, the Columbus Chapter conducts workshops that cover various topics from money management and Wealth Building to skills required to excel in the business area.

Corporate Partner Senior Executive Meet and Greet
Corporate partner Senior Level executives will have the opportunity to participate in a meet and greet with Financial Chapter members as a way to create a meaningful relationship between the members and our corporate partners.

Mentoring Program
This program is designed to enrich, encourage, and support minority professionals as they strive to move from good to great.

Scholarships
The Columbus Chapter of the NBMBAA awards undergraduate and graduate scholarships.

National Scholarship Programs
The National Black MBA Association, Inc. has awarded millions of dollars to undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students, since 1983. On a national level, the organization provides approximately $500,000 each year in scholarships and awards. Additionally many of the NBMBAA local chapters conduct scholarship programs providing over $500,000 in gifts and awards.

For more information, please visit www.nbmbaa.org. 


The Ohio State University Minority Scholarships

The Morrill Scholars Program
The Morrill Scholars Program (MSP) is named in honor of Senator Justin Morrill, author of the 1862 Morrill Act that facilitated access to higher education for students previously underrepresented at America’s colleges. The Office of Minority Affairs offers this program to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and scholarship and to enrich the educational experience of all Ohio State students so they will be prepared for optimum success in the world community. We expect all of our scholarship recipients to actively participate in cultural and multicultural events, activities, and organizations to help build a diverse community that utilizes our collective strengths, talents, leadership, and interests to foster an environment where all can reach their full potentials.

Minimum Criteria
To qualify for consideration, an applicant must:

  Be a U.S. citizen and/or legal permanent resident of the United States
 Be admissible to the Columbus campus for the autumn quarter after high school
   graduation
  Meet two out of three academic requirements listed below:
      top 20% class rank
      23 ACT composite or 1070 combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores
      3.3 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
      Have demonstrated leadership, commitment to diversity, and community service

Additional Criteria
  Applicant's status as a potential first-generation college graduate
  Applicant's race/ethnic/tribal background
  Socioeconomic factors
  Ohio county of residence
  Award Levels

Awards are made at the following levels:
The Distinction Scholarship is equivalent to the value of full tuition (for both Ohio residents and nonresidents), room and board, book allowance, and miscellaneous expenses. Other merit aid may be included in the value of this award.

The Prominence Scholarship is awarded to non-Ohio students. Students named Prominence Scholars will receive the value of in-state tuition and the out-of-state surcharge. Other merit aid may be included in the value of this award.

The Excellence Scholarship is equivalent to the value of in-state tuition. Other merit aid may be included in the value of this award.

These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Please direct any questions about The Morrill Scholars Program to Morrill Scholars.

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to Ohio State's Columbus campus by the priority postmark of December 1, 2008. Apply online at www.apply.osu.edu  or complete a standard application form.

2. Apply online by the MSP priority postmark deadline of December 1, 2008.

3. Also, required by the postmark deadline:
    Two non-relative letters of recommendation (Have recommenders fill out the
       recommendation form online)
     Response to all parts of the essay question
    Student activity list or résumé
    Unofficial copy of high school transcript
    Unofficial College Prep form
   An e-mail acknowledging receipt of your documents will be sent to the e-mail address on your MSP application. Please make sure your e-mail address is accurate and notify this office of any changes.

4. Complete the 2009-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov by February 16, 2009. The FAFSA is highly recommended for all Morrill Scholar applicants.

Review of ApplicationComplete MSP applications will be carefully reviewed by a selection committee composed of faculty and staff. The selection committee will consider the additional criteria to further evaluate the strength of your application. Interviews will be required for the Distinction level. Awardees will be notified by email and informing you to check your online MSP account by the end of March.

Application Deadline
Apply online or mail complete MSP application with all supporting documents to the address listed below by the priority postmark deadline of December 1st. (Late applications may not receive consideration.)

The Ohio State University
Office of Minority Affairs
215 Pomerene Hall
1760 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: (614) 292-8889
E-mail address: Morrill Scholars
To be considered for financial aid, please click on www.fafsa.ed.gov

For more information please visit: http://oma.osu.edu/future-students/morrill-scholars-program/morrill-scholars-program.php

Click here for a list of additional scholarship opportunities.