2022 Forbes School of Business and Technology® $15K Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our two scholarship recipients. Darrius Finney was awarded the $15,000 2022 Senior Project Scholarship, and Tobe Attah was awarded the $15,000 2022 Entrepreneurship Scholarship. The scholarships are directly applied to their UAGC degree program and cover a portion of their educational expenses. You may learn more about the Senior Project Scholarship and the Entrepreneurship Scholarship at UAGC Scholarships 

*The Forbes School of Business and Technology® scholarship program is managed by Dr. Murad Abel, Dr. Jorge Cardenas, and Professor Bill Davis.

2022 Senior Project Scholarship Recipient Darrius Finney

My name is Darrius, and I am currently a student at the University of Arizona Global Campus pursuing a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. I began UAGC in 2019 because of the flexible learning and expedited classes offered. I started UAGC in 2019 with only 60 college credits and went on to complete my Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management in 2022 with UAGC. When beginning this journey, I never imagined three years later I would be four classes away from my Master’s Degree. When I completed my final course for my Bachelor’s, MGT 490 Strategic Human Resources Planning, I received an email in April of 2022 regarding the Senior Project Scholarship. I was reading the details and saw that UAGC offered a $15,000 scholarship to an undergraduate student seeking to pursue a Master’s degree with UAGC. The submission requirements include a letter of intent and your final paper in MGT490. I submitted the requirements and didn't think that I would be the lucky winner. Fast forward to December 2022, I received an email stating, “Congratulations, you are the winner of the Senior Project Scholarship!” I was speechless and genuinely so thankful for the opportunity to continue my education with UAGC. My whole intent behind furthering my education was to secure a better future for myself, set an example for my family, and provide my nieces with another role model to look up to. Everything I do is for my family, and this scholarship enables me to continue being the role model they deserve. With my master's degree, I plan on pursuing a career as a Human Resources Director and inspiring others never to give up and always set their goals high. My advice to others applying for this scholarship is to do it! As Wayne Gretzky said, "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." I honestly wouldn't have this opportunity if I didn't take a shot at applying.

2022 Entrepreneurship Scholarship Recipient Tobe Attah

My name is Tobe Attah, and it is a pleasure to be awarded the Entrepreneurship Scholarship presented by the Forbes School of Business and Technology® at UAGC. To share a brief introduction of myself, I am the Managing Director for an engineering, construction, and management firm based in Dallas, Texas. Our services include the construction and management of civil engineering projects with a focus on pavement, drainage, water, and wastewater systems, among others. I am working towards earning my doctorate at UAGC to broaden my horizons on business administration and organizational development, and my goal is to become a professor. I look forward to taking advantage of the classes and professors who are experts in the field of leadership and management, as they can offer me valuable knowledge that can help me achieve my goals.

College is a great opportunity for students to explore their entrepreneurial ideas since they have access to a wealth of resources that can support them in making their ideas a reality. Numerous colleges offer incubators, accelerators, scholarships, and other programs that provide networking opportunities, funding, and mentorship. Additionally, college students have access to a wide variety of lecturers and peers who can offer unique knowledge and insight. Utilizing these resources and following through on entrepreneurial ideas can help students develop important skills like creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance, which are beneficial in any professional setting.