To honor, in perpetuity, Thomas D. Bartolec, a former student who passed away suddenly on December 9, 1985, Duquesne University's A.J. Palumbo School
of Business Administration is delighted to announce
the Thomas D. Bartolec Scholarship Award which will be awarded this year
to a qualified sophomore or junior from the A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration.
Business students with a QPA of 3.25 or higher
are eligible to apply. Awards are made based on written applications
submitted by students early in the spring semester.
The award will be effective for the
fall semester of the next academic year. Factors
considered in the selection process include academic
achievement with a 3.25 or higher QPA; university
and community service; financial
need, merit, and a personal statement related
to why you feel you are deserving of such an award. Financial need will not be a primary consideration in determining the award recipient.
A personal interview will be conducted by members of the Awards Selection Committee will be an important factor considered in the selection process. All candidates will be expected to appear for a personal interview before the Awards Selection Committee.
Applications are available in the Office of
Student Activities of the Student Union and online
(see below). Completed applications
must be submitted to the Office of Student Activities,
Student Union by 4:00 PM on Friday, February
6, 2009. We strongly
recommend that you submit your application as
early as possible. Your early submission allows
sufficient time to resolve any administrative
problems or questions. The awards will be announced
by the beginning of March.
Bartolec scholarship interviews
(mandatory for consideration) will take place
on Monday, February 16, 2009.
If you have any questions,
please contact the Office of Student Activities at (412) 396-5853.
