Richard Sparks WCOB Graduate Student Advancement Fund

To provide up to $1,000 annually for a graduate student majoring in a course of study within the Walker College of Business (“WCOB”) in order to support his or her participation in a faculty-led international travel experience. Applications for the award shall be submitted to the WCOB’s Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. Preference in the selection of award recipients shall accrue to students who demonstrate financial need. In addition, funds may also be directed for costs associated with specialized educational sessions provided by the WCOB to enhance the overall educational experience of a graduate student, as determined by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the WCOB Dean.