Inclusive Excellence Scholarship Application

Please carefully read all information below before completing the Application portion at the bottom. 

The School of Business at Wake Forest University is strongly committed to building a broad student body. The Inclusive Excellence Scholarship program was developed to reward high-achieving students who have fostered inclusion and belonging. Inclusive Excellence Scholars will receive full tuition plus a stipend to be used toward living expenses. They will also receive personal mentorship from a former Inclusive Excellence Scholar.

With a proud tradition of excellence, more than 88 students have received the award since 2008. Prior recipients have launched careers with companies like American Express, Cigna, Deloitte, Apple, Steelcase, United Technologies, Bank of America, TIAA, Walmart, PepsiCo, Hanesbrands, ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, and Capital One. 

Candidates for an Inclusive Excellence Scholarship are high-performing students who possess a drive to excel both inside and outside the classroom. They hail from a broad range of institutions and represent a variety of undergraduate majors. Applicants who exhibit the following key attributes will advance in the review process:

• Academic excellence
• Cultural and social awareness
• Leadership ability
• Ethical and moral character
• Commitment to Pro Humanitate

To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria as well as complete the required essay explaining how the qualities that you possess are in line with our key attributes:

1. Must complete an application and meet the requirements for admission to the Wake Forest Masters of Science in Management (MSM) Program.
2. Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited College or University in the U.S.
3. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
4. Recipients must matriculate to the 10-month Wake Forest MSM program and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while in the program.
5. In the spirit of supporting a broad student population, applicants shall demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation for fostering inclusion and belonging. In evaluating each student’s application, a student’s personal statement, academic work, campus activities, and community service will be considered. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status prohibited or disfavored by law.

The application form will be available annually until May 1, 2025.  Selection of Inclusive Excellence Scholarship recipients will take place during several separate rounds up until the final deadline.