Yamazaki SMIPO Scholarship

Scholarship Information

Mr. and Mrs. George Dewese initiated this scholarship to support students involved with the Student Managed Investment Portfolio Organization (SMIPO) at Radford University. The Dewese’s have several scholarships at Radford University and wanted to create this endowment to recognize SMIPO’s success. Mr. Dewese was a 33 degree Scottish Rite Freemason.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Commitment to SMIPO and performance on behalf of SMIPO: demonstrated through assessment by SMIPO Faculty Advisor and written statement; a strict requirement for eligibility for these awards. Additional guidelines for the awards are as follows, which are not binding. These criteria indicate preferences (in order) in selection of recipients, which may be taken into consideration by the award selection committee.
  • Financial need: demonstrated by receipt of need-based financial aid or work-study, or other indication of financial hardship (student statement).
  • Hometown: confirmed by official hometown of record in Radford University documents: 1st: located west of Charlottesville. 2nd: located in rural areas east of Charlottesville.
  • Official leadership position in SMIPO: current or anticipated by SMIPO selection process (detailed in the constitution and by-laws of SMIPO).

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/05/2024