Mark-It Forward Scholarship Endowment in the Department of Marketing

An endowed scholarship established by Mark D. (’90) and Melanie G. (’91) Whittington, in support of the College of Business Marketing Executive Advisory Council.

The Donors, in support of the College of Business Marketing Executive Advisory Council, wish to create a fund that empowers the Department of Marketing to recruit and and retain highly qualified marketing students.

This endowment will provide financial resources annually for sophomore, junior or senior Marketing Majors who demonstrate excellence in and outside of the classroom. The award is renewable during the junior and senior years for sophomore or junior recipients. Awards will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Business, in consultation with the Marketing Department Head, and shall follow the University’s guidelines for the awarding of scholarships.

Award
Varies
Deadline
10/20/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. In a total of 400-600 words, please develop an essay that addresses the following questions: Why you want to pursue a career in marketing, how you strive for excellence at JMU in areas such as academics, leadership and/or community service, how you would expect to benefit from the scholarship, how you hope to “Mark-It Forward” for the JMU Department of Marketing some day in the future.
  2. Please upload a copy of your resume. 2-page limit.