Miller Scholars is an academic and scholarship program developed to financially support and academically challenge top students to achieve at the highest levels. Open to incoming freshmen, the program offers a powerful and vibrant experience that's second to none—it honors and supports the highest-caliber students enrolling in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University. The program combines the Miller College Honors Program with academic funding throughout the four-year college experience.
Launched Fall Semester 2008, the Miller Scholars and Honors Program was developed through the generous estate gift of alumnus Wally Miller, for which our college is named. The students chosen to be Miller Scholars exemplify strong academic drive, professionalism, motivation, leadership, and ethical and moral character.
Financial Benefits
- full tuition and fees (renewable for up to eight semesters)
- laptop computer (ordered by the Miller College of Business)
- study abroad funding
- internship stipend to cover travel and lodging expenses
- domestic group travel experience
Additional Benefits
Requirements of Miller Scholars
- maintain a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA
- complete the Miller College Honors Program curriculum
- actively participate in all programming and benefits of Miller Scholars and the Miller Honors Program
Application Process
Overall, we are looking for not only high academic-achieving students, but also motivated students who are interested in a challenging opportunity with personal attention. Students with extensive academic backgrounds and unique experiences outside the classroom are highly desirable. For greater insight into what we look for in applicants, check out the characteristics of current Miller Honors students.
To be considered for the Miller Scholars program, you must be admitted to Ball State University and have indicated a major in business. For 2012, you do not have to first be admitted to Ball State in order to apply for Miller Scholars. On the application simply enter “N/A” for your “BSU ID”. Miller Scholar applications and required letters of reference must be received by January 31. The 2012-2013 application for is now closed. The application for 2013-2014 will be available Fall Semester 2012. Finalists for the Miller Scholar award will be required to participate in an on-campus interview day, which will be Saturday, February 18, 2012.
The University Honors College at Ball State requires a separate application process. The Miller College of Business promotes student participation in both the University Honors College and the Miller College Honors Program. Nearly all Miller Scholars also participate in University Honors College.
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