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Certified MBE Scholarships

Further Your Education As A Certified MBE

As a certified MBE through TSMSDC, minority-owned businesses gain access to corporate procurement opportunities, programs to further their business education, and a powerful network, fostering equitable growth and success. Through the TMSDC Education Foundation, MBEs can receive scholarships to advance their education through the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and Kellogg Advanced Management Executive Program at Northwestern University and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Executive Leadership Education Programs

Kellogg Advanced Management Executive Program

The NMSDC Kellogg Advanced Management Executive Program is designed to provide certified, established, growth-oriented minority-owned business owners with the tools and skills needed to achieve and sustain accelerated growth in the constantly changing business environment. The leading-edge, four-day immersive program provides minority entrepreneurs the opportunity to work on their business in an interactive environment instructed by educators and professionals with real-world experiences.

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Tuck Diversity Business Programs

The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, in partnership with the NMSDC, offers two one-week programs: Building a Successful Diverse Business and Growing an Established Diverse Business. helps participants build a solid foundation in business and become better suppliers to corporations. For those with more established businesses, the program also offers advanced strategies to accelerate growth, explore partnerships, and assess acquisition opportunities.
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Minority Business Executive Program

The Minority Business Executive Program at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, helps certified minority business owners navigate today’s global economy. Participants gain skills in financial decision-making, strategic growth planning, marketing, and leadership development. The program also covers new technologies and strategies for accessing global markets. Graduates leave with enhanced knowledge, renewed energy, and a strong network of diverse business leaders.

 
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Certified MBE Scholarship Application

A certified MBE may contact the TMSDC Education Foundation to express an interest in executive business management program opportunities. If they meet the criteria, and are supported by a corporate member, in turn, they may complete the respective application processes for consideration.

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Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Richard Manson’s Journey to Leadership as President & General Counsel at SourceMark

A testament to the transformative power of the TSMSDC scholarship and the Education Foundation. Richard Manson, President & General Counsel of SourceMark, reflects on the pivotal role advanced educational opportunities played in shaping his business acumen. “I am proud to have graduated from three prestigious Business Executive Management Programs – Amos Tuck at Dartmouth School of Business, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These programs are tailored for ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to elevate their businesses to new heights.”

With the support of TSMSDC, Richard was able to access invaluable insights into business principles and real-world experiences that have profoundly enhanced both his leadership and the infrastructure of his healthcare business. “Thanks to the TSMSDC for providing these advanced educational opportunities, as they have truly made a remarkable difference to SourceMark and me.” Richard’s success story is one of ambition, continuous learning, and gratitude, illustrating the lasting impact of education on business growth and leadership development.

Eligibility Criteria for MBE Certification

Candidates must be a certified MBE through TSMSDC to apply for Education Foundation scholarship awards. The following criteria must be met to apply for MBE certification.

  • The firm must be a for-profit business (Non-profit organizations are not eligible for certification)
  • The 51% qualifying applicant(s) must be an ethnic minority (African American, Hispanic, Asian Pacific (Islander, Asian Indian, Native American)
  • The 51% qualifying applicant must be a US Citizen
  • The highest executive position within the firm must be held by the ethnic minority owner(s) who holds a majority ownership in the firm. (Chairman, CEO, President, Managing Member, etc.)
  • The firm applying for certification may not be a holding company* (A holding company is a company created to buy and possess the shares of other companies, which it then controls.)
  • The firm applying for certification with TriState MSDC must be headquartered in our service territory (TSMSDC services Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia)

Testimonials from MBEs

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