Awards & Scholarships

Awards

Awards and grants available through SIE National Office are listed below.

Chapter of the Year

Chapter of the Year is awarded to the chapter that most exemplifies the SIE mission and purpose. Some considerations for this award include:

• Number of new members initiated in the current year
• On-going chapter programs (guest lecture series, career counseling, peer advising, job internship programs, etc.)
• Community service projects ­ Individual members’ honors and recognitions (Dean’s List, etc.)
• Statement of future plans to grow the chapter

Chapters should prepare a “portfolio” or professional folder with the above information and any supplemental material to the national office at the address below. Please consult the Chapter of the Year form to assure complete information is submitted.

Brenda Ogden, Director of Chapter Relations
SIE National Office
Colorado State University
324 Rockwell Hall
Fort Collins, Co 80525-1275

Local Chapter Grants

Local chapters may apply for grants from the SIE National Office to establish or aid in the development of programs that support the SIE mission. Submit a written proposal listing the type of program, itemized list of funds needed, and a statement of support from the chapter advisor. The national office will determine the amount of the grant to be awarded based on the proposal. Please refer to the Local Chapter Grants form to ensure complete information is submitted.

National Scholar Awards

The following National Scholar Awards are available through the SIE National Office.

Undergraduate National Scholar Awards

Undergraduate members may apply for academic National Scholar Awards by submitting an Undergraduate National Scholar Awards Application. Send the application, a certified transcript, and a letter of recommendation from the local chapter faculty advisor (or other faculty member in your college), to the national office at the address below.

Brenda Ogden, Director of Chapter Relations
SIE National Office
Colorado State University
324 Rockwell Hall
Fort Collins, Co 80525-1275

The national office may award National Scholar Awards to the top five students in the amount of $1,000, and depending on the number and quality of applications received, two or more additional National Scholar Awards in the amount of $250 - $500.

To determine award recipients, special attention will be given to the following:

• Level of activity in SIE and other university organizations
• Leadership interest and offices held - Community service involvement
• Academic excellence

Submissions must be postmarked by the last business day in May of the current academic year. Please refer to the application to ensure complete information is submitted.

Dr. Keith Davis Graduate Scholarship

Any masters or doctoral student who is an active member of SIE may submit a scholarly paper on an appropriate and timely management topic for review by the SIE National Office to apply for this scholarship. The national office will award one the first place paper a scholarship in the amount of $1,250, and depending on the number and quality of papers received, two or more 2nd place scholarships in the amount of $250 - $500. Please review the Scholarship Guidelines for complete instructions.

Operation Enterprise

Operation Enterprise is a leadership conference specifically for young adults offered by the American Management Association (AMA). The SIE National Office awards scholarships for students to attend this conference based on scholastic achievement and demonstration of leadership ability. Notification of the conference, along with criteria for scholarships to attend, will be sent to the local chapter advisor each year. The advisor should forward this information to the local chapter president to distribute to active members. The scholarship to Operation Enterprise covers tuition, room & board, and transportation to and from the conference.