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Scholarships - Orfalea College of Business

Please be advised that this is not a complete listing as new scholarships are frequently established. This is intended to recognize and thank Cal Poly donors and is not intended as an official listing of available scholarships for students. Students may visit the Financial Aid website for scholarship application information.

Scholarship Name   Scholarship Description
Accenture Outstanding Junior Management Award   The Accenture Outstanding Junior Management Award recognizes a junior management or management information systems student.
American Public Works Association-Herbert E. Gerfen Scholarship   The American Public Works Association-Herbert E. Gerfen Scholarship supports graduate students who already possess a degree in either Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Armanio McKenna LLP Scholarship   The Armanio McKenna LLP Scholarship supports continuing students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in accounting.  Selection is based on merit, with accounting classes weighted more heavily.
Bert W. Martin Scholarship   The Bert W. Martin Scholarship supports students minoring in Packaging.
Bickel Family Scholarship   The Bickel Family Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
Boeing  Scholarship   The Boeing Scholarships supports students majoring in Industrial Technology and other business disciplines.
Brett and Erik Honore Scholarship   The Brett and Erik Honore Scholarship supports first time freshmen with preference to Industrial Technology majors.
CBIZ, MHM, LLC. Scholarship   The CBIZ, MHM, LLC. Scholarship supports continuing students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in accounting.  Selection is based on merit, with accounting classes weighted more heavily.
Chevron Accounting Scholarship   The Chevron Accounting Scholarship supports students with a concentration in Accounting.
Chevron MIS Scholarship   The Chevron MIS Scholarship supports students concentrating in Management Information Systems.
Damitz Brooks Nightingale Turner & Morrisset Scholarship   The Damitz Brooks Nightingale Turner & Morrisset Scholarship supports seniors with a concentration in accounting.
Daryl Damon Memorial Scholarship   The Daryl Damon Memorial Scholarship was established by the employees of the Department of Technical Services of the county of San Luis Obispo in memory of Daryl Damon, a friend and co-worker.  The scholarship supports a junior or senior majoring in Business Administration, with a preference to management information systems concentration.  Preference will also be given to students who receive services from the Disability Resource Center.
Dave and Christine Sullivan Scholarship   The Dave and Christine Sullivan Scholarship supports incoming freshmen enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with preference to students concentrating in accounting.
David Nathan Blanco Scholarship   The David Nathan Blanco Scholarship was established by Elizabeth Blanco in memory of her son David who was killed in an automobile accident in 1993.  This scholarship supports Business Administration majors with a concentration in International Business Management.
Donald A. Mullane Community Development Scholarship   The Donald A. Mullane Community Development Scholarship supports Business or Economics students with preference to students who are interested in the community development industry.  
Ehlers Family Scholarship   The Ehlers Family Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
Ernst & Young Inclusiveness Scholarship   The Ernst & Young Inclusiveness Scholarship supports continuing students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in accounting.  Selection is based on merit, with accounting classes weighted more heavily and may be renewable if the student continues to meet the criteria.
Ernst & Young Information Systems Scholarship   The Ernst & Young Information Systems Scholarship supports continuing students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in Information Systems.  Selection is based on merit, with information systems classes weighted more heavily and may be renewable if the student continues to meet the criteria.
First Bank of San Luis Obispo Scholarship   The First Bank of San Luis Obispo Scholarship supports Business Administration majors.
Fluor Corporation Scholarship   Fluor Corporation Scholarship supports undergraduate students with a concentration in either Accounting or Finance.
Frank and Norma Exter Scholarship   The Frank and Norma Exter Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
George S. Demcak Engineering Excellence Award   The George S. Demcak Engineering Excellence Award recognizes an outstanding student in the Orfalea College of Business with a preference to a freshman with an accounting concentration.
Gianna M. Benson Scholarship The Gianna M. Benson Scholarship was established by Stan and Joann in honor of their daughter.  Gianna graduated from Cal Poly in June 2005 with a degree in International business.  This scholarship supports incoming freshmen enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
Gin Award for Excellence in Economics   The Gin Award for Excellence in Economics recognizes the student in the Economics Area with the highest GPA and demonstrated leadership in the Economics Association.
Glenn Burdette Phillips & Bryson Scholarship   The Glenn Burdette Phillips & Bryson Scholarship supports continuing students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in accounting.  Selection is based on merit, with accounting classes weighted more heavily.
Hayashi & Wayland Accounting & Consulting, LLP Scholarship   The  Hayashi & Wayland Accounting & Consulting, LLP Scholarship supports continuing students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in accounting.  Selection is based on merit, with accounting classes weighted more heavily.
Industrial Technology Society Scholarship The Industrial Technology Society Scholarship supports students who are active members of the Industrial Technology Society.
Irving F. Heitmann Business Scholarship   The Irving F. Heitmann Business Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
James R. Landreth, Cal Poly VP Emeritus and Esther A. Landreth Scholarship The James R. Landreth, Cal Poly VP Emeritus and Esther A. Landreth Scholarship supports graduate students in either the general MBA program or MBA Agribusiness specialization.
Ken and Marietta Alexander Family Scholarship   The Ken and Marietta Alexander Family Scholarship supports incoming transfer students, preferably from Hartnell College or Allan Hancock College,  with preference for Industrial Technology majors.  The scholarship may be renewed for two years of business study. 
Ken and Marietta Alexander Scholarship   The Ken and Marietta Alexander Family Scholarship supports incoming freshmen or transfer students with a preference for Industrial Technology majors.  The scholarship may be renewed up to four years of business study.  
Kendall Kay Losee Scholarship The Kendall Kay Losee Scholarship was established by Craig and Laura Losee in memory of their daughter Kendall.  The scholarship supports students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with preference to Ultimate Frisbee Club participants.  
Kim and Garlyn Lilly Scholarship The Kim and Garlyn Lilly Scholarship supports first-time freshmen Finance majors with preference for students who graduated from a Cal Poly Partner High School.
Larry Bennett Memorial Award The Larry Bennett Memorial Award was established in memory of Larry who studied Industrial Technology and worked as a lab assistant and tutor in the CAD LAB (writing two lab manuals).  This award supports students in the Industrial Technology Area with preference given to the non-traditional Industrial Technology student.  
Larry Ratner Scholarship   The Larry Ratner Scholarship supports graduate students pursuing a Masters in Business Administration.
Leo Mick Hanly Scholarship Cal Poly graduates Brian, Donald, and Chip Hanly established the Leo Mick Hanly Scholarship in 2007. The Leo Mick Hanly Scholarship supports incoming freshmen students in any major in the Orfalea College of Business, with a preference for Real Estate, until such time as the concentration is established. The scholarship is renewable based on satisfactory academic progress and good academic standing.
Leslie A. McKinley Scholarship The Leslie A. McKinley Scholarship was established by the Dean's Advisory Council of the Orfalea College of Business in honor of Leslie's work at Cal Poly.  The scholarship supports first-time freshman majoring in either Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or Economics and may be renewed for up to four years of business study.
Lockheed Martin Student Leadership Scholarship The Lockheed Martin Student Leadership Scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business who attend leadership development conferences.
Marc L. Loupe and Anette Harris-Loupe Scholarship The Marc L. Loupe and Anette Harris-Loupe Scholarship supports incoming freshmen enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with preference to students who graduated from a Cal Poly Partner High School.
Margery J. Harris Scholarship The Margery J. Harris Scholarship supports first-time freshmen majoring in either Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or Economics with a preference to first-generation college students.
Marketing Action Scholarship   The Marketing Action Scholarship supports students with a concentration in marketing.
Merrill Lynch FMA Student Award The Merrill Lynch FMA Student Award supports student majoring in business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management.
Michael Geringer and Colette Frayne International Business Scholarship The Michael Geringer and Colette Frayne International Business Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a preference for those with an interest in International Business and who will be studying abroad on a university-affiliated academic exchange or internship.
Michael Köehn Non-Traditional Business Major Scholarship The Michael Köehn Non-Traditional Business Major Scholarship was established in memory Michael who passed away in 1998.  While attending Cal Poly, Michael was a business major who wished to apply his skills in a nontraditional way.  The scholarship supports students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business who have demonstrated an interest in using business skills in non-traditional, non-corporate entities, such as cultural, environmental, entrepreneurial or social justice organizations to help create positive social change. 
Milton Drandell Memorial Award The Milton Drandell Memorial Award was established by Ruth Drandell in memory of her husband Milton, passed away at the age of 68 in 1990.  Milton was a member of the Management Department at Cal Poly since 1972.  The award supports a junior Business Administration major in the Management Information Systems concentration.
Navolio & Tallman LLP Scholarship   The Navolio & Tallman LLP supports continuing students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in accounting.  Selection is based on merit, with accounting classes weighted more heavily.
Nelson Smith Scholarship   The Nelson Smith Scholarship supports junior and/or senior Industrial Technology majors.
Orfalea Family Scholarship   The Orfalea Family Scholarship supports incoming freshmen from either St. Mary's Academy or Verbum Dei High School.
Owen Servatius Scholarship   The Owen Servatius Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior students enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.  Preference will be given to first generation college students.
Pete J. Bowden Memorial Scholarship   The Pete J. Bowden Memorial Scholarship was established by the LOIS Bulletin Board Community in 2003. This scholarship supports upper division students in the Computer Science major or Management Information Systems minor who are graduates of a high school in San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara counties.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc.  Scholarship   The Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc.  Scholarship supports students majoring in Industrial Technology. 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship   The PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship supports students with a concentration in Accounting.
Robert W. Hill Scholarship   The Robert W. Hill Scholarship supports students majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.  
Roy Wheeler III Memorial Scholarship The Roy Wheeler III Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Roy who was a well-loved and special person to the Industrial Technology Department.  In his honor, the scholarship supports students majoring in Industrial Technology and minoring in Packaging. 
Russ and Kim Nash Family Scholarship The Russ and Kim Nash Family Scholarship supports incoming freshmen enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
Ryan Bristol Family Scholarship The Ryan Bristol Family Scholarship supports incoming freshman enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
Seiler & Company Accounting Scholarship   The Seiler & Company Accounting Scholarship supports students with a concentration in Accounting.
Sheri Adele French Memorial Scholarship The Sheri Adele French Memorial Scholarship was established by David and Karen French in memory of their daughter who attended the Orfalea College of Business as a freshmen until her untimely death in February 2006.  The scholarship supports incoming freshman enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business. 
Stephen C. Mansfield Accounting Scholarship The Stephen C. Mansfield Accounting Scholarship supports students majoring in Business Administration with an accounting concentration with preference given to first-generation college students or students who are involved in extracurricular activities.
Theresa Marquez Scholarship The Theresa Marquez Scholarship supports first-time freshmen enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business and graduated from a Cal Poly Partner High School with a preference to students from Imperial, Riverside, or San Diego Counties.
Vic Wolcott Scholarship The Vic Wolcott Scholarship supports incoming freshmen enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business with a preference to students who have a concentration in Finance.
William L. Chillingworth Scholarship The William L. Chillingworth Scholarship supports incoming freshmen enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business.
WTAS Scholarship   The WTAS Scholarship supports juniors with a concentration in Accounting.