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Developing the Next Generation of Business Leaders
The Shirley K. and Dr. A. Harvey Neidorff Scholars Program is the premier, four-year transformational program for exceptional students who aspire to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact. Neidorff Scholars are prepared leaders who make a positive difference in the world.
Who is a Neidorff Scholar?
Neidorff Scholars are selected from first-year applicants intending to pursue one or more majors offered by the Neidorff School of Business in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Business
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Business - China
- Marketing
Neidorff Scholars are high-achieving students who are seeking further opportunities to:
- Develop leadership skills to lead with purpose and integrity.
- Strengthen communication skills to share ideas clearly and connect with others.
- Explore global perspectives to deepen their understanding of business and the world.
Program Highlights
The Neidorff Scholars program produces globally aware, proficient leaders who designed courses, national case competitions, mentoring, consulting projects for real world clients, and internships.
Executive Mentoring and Career Coaching
Starting in your first semester, every Neidorff Scholar will be matched to and build a relationship with an accomplished business leader and Trinity University Alumni who will serve as a personal mentor. Your mentor can help you explore career possibilities, develop professional skills, navigate important decisions, and build a network that extends well beyond graduation.
Exclusive Access to Business Leaders
The Neidorff Scholars Program will take you beyond the traditional classroom through special access to distinguished alumni, CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and other VIP guests who visit the Michael Neidorff School of Business. You will have opportunities to participate in Neidorff Tiger Treks to Wall Street and Corporate Headquarters of Fortune 50 firms.
A Bespoke Internship Abroad
During interviews, you will stand out from your peers after gaining firsthand experience in a global business environment through an internship designed around your professional interests and aspirations. Whether your goals are in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, consulting, technology, or another field, Neidorff Scholars are guaranteed an internship in one of the business capitals of the world in your chosen industry.
$1,000 Scholarship for Four Years
Neidorff Scholars are awarded an additional $1,000 annually over four academic years. This scholarship is fully stackable with existing merit awards, provided the recipient has not reached full-tuition coverage.
Program Sequence
A four-year journey combining mentorship, leadership development, and global experience.
Throughout the program, you’ll work closely with a dedicated Neidorff Scholar Director who connects you with leadership opportunities on campus and in the San Antonio community. Before you step on campus, you will be welcomed to this inaugural cohort of scholars and begin to receive professional development resources to make your first year a success.
The exclusive programming continues throughout the program to ensure you meet major milestones in your journey to post-graduate success.
First Year: Build Your Foundation
| Experience | Focus |
|---|---|
| Peer and Alumni Mentorship | Benefit from the guidance and perspectives of both peer and alumni mentors. |
| First-Year Leadership Seminar | Develop your leadership skills through a one-hour seminar. |
Sophomore Year: Broaden Your Global Perspective
The fall experience follows Trinity’s home tuition model: you’ll pay the same tuition as you would on campus, with no additional tuition charge.
| Experience | Focus |
|---|---|
| Fall Study Abroad | Complete coursework in Sydney and gain professional experience through a guaranteed internship in Singapore. |
| Great Barrier Reef Excursion | Participate in a weeklong trip to the Great Barrier Reef. |
| Housing and Living Support | Stay in executive corporate housing, with funding for food and public transportation passes included. |
Junior and Senior Year: Apply Your Skills and Lead
| Experience | Focus |
|---|---|
| Student Managed Investment Fund or International Consulting Project | Apply your business knowledge through participation in the Student Managed Investment Fund or an International Consulting Project. |
| Peer Mentorship | Become a peer mentor and help guide the next generation of Neidorff Scholars. |
| Recognition and Celebration | Receive your Neidorff Scholars graduation medallion at a special commencement weekend event. |
How to Apply
Application to the Neidorff Scholars Program is by invitation. Selected students who have been admitted to Trinity will be invited to apply in mid-December.
Application Requirements
- A short-answer essay
- A brief video response
Important Dates
- Mid-December: Invitations to apply are sent.
- January 15: Applications are due.
- February 15: Recipients are selected.
Events for Award Recipients
Award recipients are invited to attend a special Neidorff School of Business session.
Two options are available:
- In person: March 20 at 3 p.m., following the admitted-student on-campus events.
- Virtual: March 30 at 7 p.m.