Four Stephen F. Austin State University students in the Rusche College of Business’ Career Success Passport program were each awarded $2,500 in scholarship funds as the top point earners. A total of $50,000 in scholarships is awarded to business students in the program each year.
During the semester, students compete for scholarship points by attending workshops and completing professional development activities, such as mock interviews and résumé critiques.
Pictured, from left, senior Kayla Benefield, human resources management major from Rowlett; junior Jose Gamez, accounting major from Houston; sophomore Stephanie Velez, sports business major from Houston; and freshman Aiyana Johnson, general business major from Kansas City, Missouri.
By Kasi Dickerson, senior marketing communications specialist at Stephen F. Austin State University.