Founders' Vision Award
Learn more about the Founders' Vision Award
Bring American excellence to Thunderbird
Eligibility criteria includes:
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Applicant must be accepted into the full-time Masters of Global Management.
- Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent).
- Applicant must show leadership potential and commitment to contributing to the school community; and financial need can be considered, but it is not a deciding eligibility criterion.
You will need: Official transcript(s); Cover letter; Resume/CV; and Video (3-5 minutes) outlining career goals, leadership experiences, global mindset, and reasons for choosing Thunderbird.
How to apply
The world needs more T-birds. That is why we have established the Founders’ Vision Award, to support more high-achieving American students in building global mindset and cultural intelligence; critical skills for the future. The first step for applicants is to contact Thunderbird Admissions to determine eligibility.
Application and award timeline
| Timeline | Milestone |
|---|---|
| September | Fall application opens September 1st. |
| Attend MGM webinar. | |
| Attend Thunderbirds Open House. | |
| October - November | Submit Thunderbird's MGM application. |
| Complete admissions process. | |
| Admissions interview. | |
| Gather pending documents. | |
| December | If eligible, obtain admission to Thunderbird's MGM by March 1st. |
| February | Founders' Award Application Opens. |
| March | Awardee notification. |
Founders' Vision Award lead donor Karen J. Simon '83
"Supporting scholarships at Thunderbird is more rewarding than I could have ever imagined! The inspiration behind this award is my conviction that American students have the power to be transformative leaders on the global stage.
As T-birds, we need to ensure that Thunderbird remains competitive. This scholarship is intended to provide financial relief, but more importantly, to drive the most talented and brightest students to choose Thunderbird as the best path forward.”