GREENVILLE, Pa.—Students will interview for Thiel College’s Haller Enterprise Institute Scholarships on Monday, March 27 as part of the institute’s annual scholarship competition dinner.
Haller Enterprise Institute Academic Scholarships are awarded annually by the Thiel College Haller Enterprise Institute. Up to 20 $2,000 scholarships are provided to students who engage in and are committed to future involvement in entrepreneurial activity.
The top applicants to the scholarship program will be invited to a scholarship competition dinner with members of the Haller Advisory Board on Monday, March 27. After dinner and some brief remarks from Professor of Business Administration and Accounting and David M. Miller Endowed Chair of Accounting Gary J. Witosky ’79 students will individually meet with groups of Advisory Board members and explain their entrepreneurial experiences and plans in more detail. Scholarships will subsequently be rewarded based on these interview sessions.
The Haller Enterprise Institute at Thiel College endeavors to cultivate entrepreneurial-minded students by providing an intensive, high-quality educational experience to a select cohort of undergraduate students, regardless of major.
Members of the Haller Enterprise Institute actively engage with like-minded students, as well as network with respected business leaders from across the region—many of whom are influencers within their fields. Haller Institute members are also encouraged to become involved in our region’s economic development efforts and to gain valuable connections and experience as they begin to apply principles of entrepreneurship in real-world settings. Each year, students apply and interview for the highly sought-after positions. In addition, scholarship winners are guaranteed seats in the popular entrepreneurship courses the College offers. These courses are designed to encourage and support individuals who are considering going into business for themselves and focus on identifying business opportunities and developing a business plan. Scholarship winners also get access to the Haller Institute’s Advisory Board, a distinguished team of business professionals and educators who are committed to providing support, guidance, and encouragement to Thiel’s student entrepreneurs. A certificate in entrepreneurship is also available.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.