Dean's Scholars Program

The Executive Council for the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at Cal State Fullerton consists of over 75 business executives from firms in the region committed to enhancing the education of the next generation of business leaders.

This important advisory group fully supports the Dean's Scholars Program, providing full, four-year scholarships to deserving business students.

The purpose of the Dean's Scholars Program is to attract the best and the brightest to the College. As a result, the Dean's Scholars Program creates a community of scholars who support challenge and reward each other.

Applications are accepted to the program for first-time freshmen. Interviews for the program are scheduled by the Dean's Office in April / May.

Educational fees (plus any increases) are paid for fall and spring semesters for up to four years.

"I take pride in being a Dean's Scholar because I am part of a select group of students that is committed to the highest levels of achievement. The strength of the program lies in our connections to the business community. I have had the privilege of participating in several networking opportunities with business professionals."

Betty Trinh '07
Finance Major

"As a Dean's Scholar, I have been given the opportunity to network and to learn directly from leading industry professionals. In addition, ongoing interaction with the Dean's office has proved invaluable in becoming a student leader on campus."

Teddy Bourgeois '07
Finance Major

 

"Being a Dean's Scholar has enhanced my college career immeasurably. The program does not just offer financial support; it also allows a closer relationship with like-minded students, as well as many opportunities to become more involved with the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics."

Heather Perkins '08
Marketing Major

How to Apply?

If interested, please fill in the Application Form:
Dean's Scholars Program Application Form

Any inquiries can be directed to Emeline Yong, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs at eyong@fullerton.edu.

Criteria for Dean's Scholars Program:

1. Proven strong academic performance – overall G.P.A.; SAT / ACT scores
2. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
3. Involvement with extracurricular activities
4. Potential as a student ambassador for the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics

A personal interview with administrators in the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics is required. Final decision will be based on overall qualifications and this personal interview.

The requirements of the program are:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
• Sustain continuous enrollment beginning with the Fall of their enrollment
• Complete a minimum of 12 units per Fall and Spring semester
• Maintain a reasonable full-time unit load (i.e. 12 units)
  (It is our experience that students who attempt 16 or 17 units and work part time are unable to keep their commitment to the program.)
• Remain a pre-business or business major and demonstrate satisfactory progress towards a Business Administration degree
• Join the College's Business Honors Program after completing 45 units
• Attend one-to-two Mihaylo College of Business and Economics off campus events per year as a guest of the Dean
• Attend on-campus gatherings of the Dean's Scholars group
• Become involved in, or take a leadership role in campus organizations or groups

For more information, please e-mail:
Emeline Yong
Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
eyong@fullerton.edu