Stacey Kole:
A decade ago in Chicago Booth we thought hard about what it is that makes for a great match between the talents and aspirations of our students and what we have to offer. What we learned is that we could induce more people to really seriously consider the Chicago approach by offering scholarships.
Victor Ojeleye:
When I think about the scholarship, it made me feel like I belonged, and I think it sends a great message that not only do they want you to attend, but they want to support you through your experience.
Lisa Baker:
A lot of your top students are getting into multiple schools, and oftentimes their heart may be in one place but if the financial pull is pulling them somewhere else, they may not end up at Chicago Booth.
Sruti Balakrishnan:
Opportunities for scholarships really encourages people to pursue what they're truly interested in, which has changed my life.
Stacey Kole:
Scholarships are particularly powerful in situations where there's real scarcity, where there aren't very many students from a certain part of the world or from a certain prior demographic, who we truly want to have in our classrooms.
Lisa Baker:
Creating leaders is about more than just the classroom experience. It's about the interactions and interpersonal relationships that we develop with each other.
Sruti Balakrishnan:
I didn't want just a typical MBA Finance 101, Accounting 101, experience. I wanted to explore social entrepreneurship and I wanted opportunities to network with like-minded students and alumni.
Victor Ojeleye:
We are all here to pursue an MBA because we want to become better leaders and better contributors in the future, so a scholarship means that we're able to focus and really be more tactical in our approach.
Stacey Kole:
At Chicago Booth we've developed a culture of paying it forward, and what that means is that each and every student has an obligation to share wisdom and experience with others. They've internalized that message, particularly the scholarship recipients.
Victor Ojeleye:
Financial contributions to scholarships go beyond the numbers. They go towards developing an individual who will be a future leader.
Stacey Kole:
So when you think about giving a gift, understand the full value of your impact. You're empowering individuals to change not only their lives, but the lives of others.
Sruti Balakrishnan:
I'm very much committed to giving back, and I plan on doing what I can to contribute to the Booth community as much as I can, both while I'm here and later on when I'm an alum.
Stacey Kole:
Scholarships let the world know that if you have talent and ability, Chicago Booth will invest in you.
