Program Application Update The application for the 2025 - 2026 Emerging Business Leaders class is now open! Click HERE to apply. This cohort-based leadership program is for selected first-year undergraduate business students. Students will build a community with other high-achieving business students as they receive exclusive programming in leadership, career development, networking and social events. Our Emerging Business Leaders develop meaningful relationships with college leadership and learn from business leaders in the community. Chosen business students are awarded a $500 scholarship for engagement in the program. Students will receive $250 to apply to the fall semester, and another $250 to apply to the spring semester. Focused on: Community Building Personal Growth Academic Excellence Career Exploration FAQs Do I need to interview for this program? No, the selection committee will use the information provided in the application to select EBL students. When would I receive the scholarship? Chosen business students are awarded a $500 scholarship for engagement in the program. Students will receive $250 to apply to the fall semester, and another $250 to apply to the spring semester. What does the scholarship cover? The scholarship can be applied to tuition, fee, room, and board. When do I find out if I have been selected as an EBL? Everyone who applies to the program will be notified of the selection results. Notifications will be sent to the email address provided in the application before July of the upcoming program year. Who is eligible to apply for this program? First-year freshmen students who have been admitted to UAH and plan on starting in summer or fall and who are majoring in business (accounting, analytics, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, general business and undecided business) are eligible to apply. Is this scholarship renewable? No. The scholarship is a one-time scholarship for first-year students. What if I change my major to something outside the College of Business? Unfortunately, you need to be actively pursuing a major in business to continue in this program and receive scholarship awards. If I have more questions, who can I talk to about this program? Please contact Jennifer Pettitt,Assistant Dean, at jennifer.pettitt@uah.edu.