Outdoor Industry MBA Fellowship Opportunities
Western’s OIMBA program offers fellowships to reduce student tuition, enhance organizational partnerships, elevate the quality of collaborative projects, and improve students’ career competitiveness. If you have been accepted to the MBA Program, you are eligible to apply for the fellowship opportunities listed below.
Industry Fellowships
An Industry Fellowship involves a partnership between Western’s OIMBA program and an outdoor industry organization; specifically, it involves an agreement between the MBA program and an organization to financially support one (or more) employees in completing their MBA degree while advancing their careers. The MBA program will match up to $10,000 of funds provided by the student’s employer. The amount of the Industry Fellowship and the scope of the project work are to be negotiated with the employee, organization, and the OIMBA Program prior to enrollment. For more information, contact Jennifer Visitacion, Director of the OIMBA, at jvisitacion@western.edu.
Military Personnel Fellowship
Eligible individuals are active-duty military personnel, honorably discharged veterans, and military retirees. This includes all personnel listed in the Title 10 US Code, including DoD (USA, USAF, USMC, USN), Department of Homeland Security (USCG), Department of Commerce (NOAA), and the Department of HHS (UP Public Health Service). Eligible veterans are individuals honorably discharged in one of the previously mentioned organizations. Retirees are veterans who have served honorably for 20 or more years. You must be able to provide one of the following forms of documentation:
- Recent Military Orders
- Current Military ID Card
- DD Form 214: Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty
Fellowships are up to $5,000 annually. Additionally, veterans can find more supporting resources here.
Gunnison Valley Economic Prosperity Fellowship
This fellowship provides support for individuals directly creating positive economic impact with their MBA capstone project in Gunnison, CO. Projects can be diverse in scope. Individuals applying for this fellowship must provide a project proposal and must reside in the Gunnison Valley. Individuals with entrepreneurial experience are encouraged to apply. Fellowships are up to $10,000 each and are available to second-year students only.
General MBA Fellowships
Product Track
Product Track fellows will conduct research, develop and/or implement a project that demonstrates creativity and innovation focused on social, environmental and/or economic sustainability practices. Fellows will share the results of their projects through publications, presentations or an industry report. Fellowships are up to $5,000 annually.
Service Track
Service Track fellows will conduct research, develop and/or implement a project that demonstrates creativity and innovation focused on social, environmental and/or economic sustainability practices. Fellows will share the results of their projects through publications, presentations or an industry report. Fellowships are up to $5,000 annually.
Application Instructions
To apply for the Outdoor Industry MBA Fellowships, go to western.academicworks.com and sign in as an Applicant using your Western credentials (Western email address and password). Complete the General Application, hit “Finish and Submit.” You’ll then see additional opportunities and applications available to you based on your eligibility. Reach out to scholarships@western.edu for help.
Deadlines
The deadline to apply for OIMBA Fellowships is March 1st, and awards will be notified by May 1st. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed and determined on a rolling basis.
For more information about the OIMBA Program and Fellowship Opportunities, contact:
Jennifer Visitacion
Director, Outdoor Industry MBA
jvisitacion@western.edu
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