"We did analysis, we wrote reports, we made recommendations and presentations based on our analysis, and that's exactly what I'm doing today. The work we did there was real, and I know it gave me at least a year's head start in my career". - Rebecca Carlson, '05 Quick Fact No. 4 LSBE came into being as a result of the $4.5 million gift of our very generous benefactors, Joel and Sharon Labovitz.

awards & scholarships

LSBE Scholarships

Allan L. Apter Family Scholarship
For undergraduate LSBE students and economics majors. Preference givent to students who have undergraduate research experiance with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00.

Allan L. Apter Scholarship
For undergraduate LSBE students and economics majors.

Carolyn and Jerry Zanko Scholarship
A minimum of one $1000 scholarship available for a student in good standing in the UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics with preference given to a first generation college student.

Copeland Buhl & Co., Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with minimum accounting and overall GPAs of 3.20.

Department of Accounting Scholarship
A $500 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with minimum accounting and overall GPAs of 3.50.

Donald and Nancy Moline Scholarship
This scholarship in the Labovitz School of Business and Economics provides for at least two $1500 scholarships.

Duluth Chapter, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants Accounting Scholarship
At least one $500 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with a minimum accounting and overall GPA of 3.00 and an interest in public accounting.

Duluth Skyline Rotary Club Scholarship
A $500 scholarship awarded to a full-time junior business administration student with a 3.00 minimum GPA, active involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership potential, and strong oral communication skills. Rotary Club members make the selection.

Fawzi G. Dimian Alumni Scholarship
One $500 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with minimum accounting and overall GPAs of 3.50.

The First Street Gang-Geoff Spencer Commemorative Scholarship
The First Street Gang-Geoff Spencer Commemorative Scholarship - A $1000 scholarship awarded to a junior or senior accounting, business administration, or economics major with a 2.50 minumum cumulative GPA.

Janet Jasper Accounting Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with minimum accounting GPA of 3.50 and overall GPA of 3.20.

Jeffrey Hovis Business and Environmental Studies Scholarship
A $500 scholarship available to a junior or senior LSBE candidate or economics major who has an interest in ecology or environmental studies and a minimum overall GPA of 2.50.

Jim Davis Economics Scholarship
A $750 scholarship awarded to an economics major. Economics faculty make the selection.

John W. and Diane E. Newstrom Scholarship
An approximately $2500 scholarship awarded to a senior Human Resource Management or Organizational Management major with a 3.50 minimum cumulative GPA who participates in extracurricular and community activities.

Kjell R. and Rosemary Knudsen Dean's Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship awarded to an LSBE student or economics major to recognize leadership, service, and scholastic achievement.

Larson, Allen, Weishair Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with minimum accounting and overall GPA of 3.20.

Lawrence and Jennifer Johnson Development Scholarship
A $500 scholarship awarded to an LSBE student or economics major who has a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 and is involved in extracurricular activities.

Lillian F. and William C. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
A minimum of $500 awarded to a LSBE candidate who demonstrates entrepreneurial interests and commitment to community activities with a 2.50 cumulative GPA.

LSBE Department of Economics Scholarship
LSBE Department of Economics Scholarship - A $1000 scholarship awarded to a junior Economics major with a 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA and in involved in extracurricular activities.

LSBE Honors Scholarship
At least one $750 honors scholarship awarded annually to a junior accounting, business administration, or economics major who has a 3.20 minimum cumulative GPA and demonstrates strong commitment to serving UMD and the community. At least two semesters at UMD and admission to candidacy (B.Ac. and B.B.A.) or completion of lower and upper division core courses (economics).

LSBE Susana Pelayo-Woodward Scholarship
A minimum of one $500 scholarship available for an accounting, finance, or management information systems major in good standing in the UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics with a preference given to students with Hispanic/Latino/Chicana heritage and background and financial need.

L.J. Syck Scholarship
A $500 scholarship available for a full-time accounting student with a minimum GPA of 2.80. Preference given to a nontraditional student who has successfully completed Acct 3101.

LSBE Shusterich Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship available to a junior accounting, business administration, or economics major who has a 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA.

McGladrey & Pullen, LLP Accounting Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with a 3.20 minimum accounting GPA.

Minnesota Society of C.P.A.s Accounting Scholarship
At least one $1000 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 and an interest in public accounting. The recipient must intend to sit for the C.P.A. exam and be a Minnesota resident.

Mitchell and Elva Sill Scholarship
Up to twenty $1,000 scholarships awarded annually to full-time accounting and business administration students.

Student-Parent Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship,provided by an anonymous donor, awarded to an LSBE student who is also a parent. Given in memory of the donor's mother.

Torgerson Family Scholarship
At least one $500 scholarship awarded to an LSBE student with a minimum GPA of 3.00 who exhibits a strong desire to learn and the motivation to be a contributing member of society.

The Charles F. and Selma J. Wuori Memorial Scholarship
One $750 scholarship awarded annually to a junior accounting, business administration, or economics major who has a 3.20 minimum cumulative GPA and demonstrates strong commitment to serving UMD and the community. At least two semesters at UMD and admission to candidacy (B.Ac. and B.B.A.) or completion of lower and upper division core courses (economics).

Virchow, Krause and Co., LLP
A $1000 scholarship awarded to an accounting student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00. Student must have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and be involved in community activities within or outside the University.

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