Business Scholarship for Incoming First-Year Students

Application Deadline: Opening September 1st, 2025

The Sullivan Business Scholarships are prestigious awards, providing scholarship funds to qualified students. Selection for these awards is based on demonstrated, academic promise in the field of business. The scholarship fund is provided by Timothy W. Sullivan '75, an alumnus and current Chairman of BitFire, Inc., a Phoenix, Arizona-based production and transmission company in live TV broadcasting, entertainment, and business.

Amount of Scholarship

The recipients of the Sullivan Business Scholarship will receive a scholarship benefit each year for four years. The amount of this scholarship will range from $1,000 - $5,000 each year, based on the applicant’s qualifications. The recipient will be eligible for additional Carroll scholarships or grants.

Conditions of Eligibility

• The applicant must be a high school senior who has been accepted to Carroll University as a full-time student for fall 2026.
• The applicant must intend to pursue a degree in one of the following approved majors in the Sullivan School of Business and Technology: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Health Care Administration, or Marketing.
• The recipient of the Yersin Business Scholarship must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all accredited courses.

Conditions of Competition for First-Year Applicants

• All application materials must be received on or before January 5, 2026. 
• The applicant must possess an outstanding academic record from high school and show strong potential for the same high achievement at the college level. Extracurricular activities and leadership experiences will also be considered. 
• Finalists will be selected by the scholarship committee for a mandatory on-campus interview. Finalists must be in attendance on Saturday, February 14, 2026, to be eligible for the scholarship.
• The recipients will be selected by a Scholarship Selection Committee after careful review of the credentials of all candidates. 

Please contact the Office of Admission at admission@carrollu.edu or 262.524.7220 with questions regarding the scholarship.