David C. Olson Graduate Scholarship for Business Community Excellence

Applicants must:

• be residents of the state of Minnesota
• be enrolled in the MBA program with an interest in business, community, and public affairs leadership
• have earned a Bachelor’s degree from a Minnesota public university
• have a history of campus and/or community service

In addition to the scholarship support, this award will include an internship of up to 40 hours with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, a local Minnesota Chamber, or the national Office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Through this internship, the recipient will have the opportunity to see first-hand the critical role that chambers have in bringing a business perspective to public policy and developing our local and state economies. The 40 hours are flexible over the course of the semester and the individual can work remotely with the opportunity for face-to-face meetings and engagement in other chamber activities as needed. In addition to the value of learning about the role of the chamber, immersion with the chamber and its business leaders will allow recipients to develop a greater understanding of the organization’s role in the community, develop stronger leadership skills and build contacts with key business and community leaders.