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Scholarships

MHR Department Scholarships

Each Spring, students are encouraged to apply for a variety of "MHR-only" scholarship awards.

Scholarships are limited to juniors or seniors majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in MHR. All require a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher.

All awards require:

  • Application form (available online or in the MHR deptartment office)
  • A current resume
  • A 500-1000 word essay
  • Two (non-student) letters of reference

Application materials are reviewed by a committee of MHR faculty members. Scholarship recipients are announced at Alumni Night & Silent Auction in June.

Important Dates:

Deadline to apply - TBA

Alumni Night & Silent Auction -TBA

Robert W. Allen and Grandson Scholarship ($1000)

2008 Recipient: Congratulations to Heather Smith!

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Purpose: To recognize one or more continuing full-time junior or senior undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Business at Cal Poly Pomona and with a concentration in Management and Human Resources. This student(s) must have demonstrated academic achievement, must have participated and/or played a leadership role in campus activities, and must have career goals in the field of Management and Human Resources.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following standards:

  • Enrolled as a full-time (minimum 12 units per quarter for the academic year) undergraduate at Cal Poly Pomona in the College of Business Administration with a concentration in MHR.
  • Completed over 90 units in undergraduate coursework to qualify for Junior status.
  • Completed 12 or more upper-division units in MHR courses at Cal Poly Pomona.
  • Maintain grade point average of 3.0 in all undergraduate and MHR course work at Cal Poly Pomona.
  • Participate in and/or hold leadership positions in campus activities.
  • Has career goals in the field of Management and Human Resources.
  • Has a need for financial support.

Selection Process: The applicant must submit:

  • Application form (downloadable MSWord document)
  • Current resume
  • A 500-1000 word essay indicating why the applicant feels he/she deserves the scholarship, and a description of his/ her career goals in the field of Management and Human Resources.
  • Two (non-student) letters of reference.

Dulles Hayes Arnette Scholarship ($500)

2008 Recipient: Congratulations to Ashley Ramsay!

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Purpose: To recognize a continuing full-time junior or senior MHR student, with a strong need for financial support, who has demonstrated academic achievement, participated and/or played a leadership role in campus and/or community activities, and who has career goals in the field of Management and Human Resources.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following standards:

  • Enrolled as a full-time (minimum 12 units per quarter for the academic year) undergraduate at Cal Poly Pomona in the College of Business Administration with a concentration in MHR.
  • Completed over 90 units in undergraduate coursework for junior status.
  • Demonstrate need for financial support (to be addressed in required essay)
  • Maintain grade point average of 2.5 in all undergraduate and MHR course work at Cal Poly Pomona.
  • Participate in or hold leadership positions in on- or off-campus activities.

Selection Process: The applicant must submit:

  • Application form (download MSWord document)
  • Current resume.
  • A 500-1000 word essay indicating why the applicant feels he/she deserves the scholarship and a description of his/her career goals in the field of Management and Human Resources.
  • Two (non-student) letters of reference.

Peggy Snyder Scholarship ($1000)

2008 Recipient: Congratulations to Teresa Brooks!

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Purpose: To recognize a continuing full-time junior or senior MHR student, with a strong need for financial support, who has demonstrated academic achievement, participation and/or leadership in on- or off-campus activities, and who has career goals in the field of Management and Human Resources.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following standards:

  • Continuing full-time MHR major (junior or senior)
  • Cal Poly GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Participation and/or leadership in activities on or off campus
  • Should have work experience
  • Very strong need for financial support (to be addressed in required essay)

Selection Process: The applicant must submit:

  • Application form (downloadable MSWord document)
  • Current resume
  • 500-1000 word essay indicating why you think you should receive this scholarship related to your financial need, and how you plan to use the award
  • Two (non-student) letters of reference

President's Council Scholarships 2008-2009 ($2500 per award)

The President's Council scholarships are awarded each year to undergraduate students from each of the University's seven academic colleges and Collins School, and to graduate students from the College of Engineering and CLASS. The scholarship check is given to the selected scholars by the University President at a special presentation at the beginning of Fall Quarter.

President's Council Scholarships Application Deadline to Apply - February 15, 2008

President's Honor List

The "President’s Honor List," announced at the end of the spring quarter, honors undergraduate students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or better for completion at the University of 12 or more units during any three of the four quarters of a university year.

We would like to congratulate the following MHR students for achieving such a great accomplishment!

Peter Aziz, Reiko Brennan, Kimberly Caraig, Julia Cortez, Sandy Ear, Edson Elizalde, Gabriela Guzman, Sri Julyani Ho, Yen Myers, Nicole Robinson, Manik Sahaghian, Vanessa Tenorio, Maryann Vo, Kevin Wong

Dean's List

Students on the "Dean's List" must have earned a GPA above 3.5 while completing at least 12 units. Congratulations, this is a significant achievement!

Spring 2007 College of Business Administration Dean's List (PDF)