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Featured Scholarship

Merle & Miriam Hinrichs Veterans Scholarship

On Remembrance Day, 2011, Merle A. Hinrichs ’65 addressed the audience of Thunderbird alumni, students, war veterans, friends and family gathered for the unveiling of the restored Thunderbird Tower.
 
It was fitting to hold the rededication of the Tower, the iconic heart of the Thunderbird campus, on the auspicious 11.11.11. The Tower started life as an aircraft control tower for Thunderbird Field, used to train international pilots for service in WWII. As the world transitioned to peacetime, General Yount, destined to be Thunderbird’s first president, saw the need for international executive talent to build bridges of commerce across disparate cultures. In 1946, the International Institute of Foreign Trade was founded, with the tower re-outfitted to serve the purpose of promoting education, prosperity and peace.

During his address, Hinrichs’ thanked Ray Woodside who hired him after graduating from Thunderbird. Ray was a fellow T’bird, a Korean War veteran and the founder of an export trade publication, The Importer, in Japan. Both gentlemen embraced and lived the values of Thunderbird. They used their education to advance commerce, international understanding and global prosperity. Both understood that these are key components to world peace.

Hinrichs emphasized that Thunderbird’s endowment is its alumni, and stressed the critical role that ‘giving back’ plays in the school’s continued success.

Just before the restored tower was unveiled – and the flyby of WWII era and other military aircraft delighted all in attendance – Merle announced a $100,000 pledge for the Merle & Miriam Hinrichs Veterans Scholarship. In the spirit of giving, 5 (five) other alumni generously added another $30,000 to the scholarship fund.

The Veterans Scholarship is in recognition of the sacrifices that veterans have made for America, and the opportunity afforded by a Thunderbird education to help build lasting bridges of international peace and prosperity.

Criteria:  Applicants must be entering or continuing students who are active duty military personnel or have been honorably discharged from the US Armed Forces.

  • Entering Student Criteria
    • Applicants must meet the School's general admission requirements and have been offered admission through the Office of Admissions.
      Applicants must meet the School's Entering Merit Scholarship Standards
      • Traditional MBA degree: a minimum of two years of work experience, the nature of which would enable the student to bring input of value to instruction in the program of choice; an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher, GMAT score of 610 or higher or the equivalent of a GMAT score of 610 or higher on the GRE scoring protocol.
      • Accelerated MBA degree program: An undergraduate degree in business OR completed coursework in statistics, accounting, finance and management, OR a minimum of five years of work experience with managerial and budget responsibilities, the nature of which would enable the student to bring input of value to instruction in the program of choice; an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher, GMAT score of 610 or higher or the equivalent of a GMAT score of 610 or higher on the GRE scoring protocol.
      • MS or MA degree: an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher and the equivalent of a GMAT score of 610 or higher on the GRE scoring protocol.
      • On Demand: undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher, GMAT score of 610 or higher or the equivalent of a GMAT score of 610 or higher on the GRE scoring protocol.
      • EMBA: a minimum of eight years of full-time work experience since matriculation from undergraduate program, a minimum of three years in a Senior or Middle Management position, an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher, must demonstrate financial need with Office of Financial Aid.
    • Applicants must submit a DD-214 (discharged veterans) or a letter from commanding officer verifying active duty and anticipated length of service (veterans in reserves or on active duty).
    • Applicants must submit current resume.
    • Applicants must submit a cover letter demonstrating financial need.
    • Applicants must submit a two-page, double-spaced essay describing experiences - educational, military and work - leading to matriculation at Thunderbird and how Thunderbird will enhance career opportunities.

For more information or to apply, please contact Thunderbird Admissions.

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