Donald R. Wagner Scholarship

This scholarship award is intended to assist and encourage students studying at Sac State majoring in Business Administration who demonstrate the skills and personal attributes that made Mr. Wagner a highly successful business man. These skills include work ethic, confidence, practical intelligence, problem solving abilities and entrepreneurial mindset, which enabled Mr. Wagner to establish and grow a number of highly successful businesses in our region.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive this scholarship:

*Major: Business Administration
*Concentration: Open to All Concentrations for students interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business
*Minimum GPA: 3.25
*Class Level: Junior, or Senior
*Financial Need: Not Required
*Enrollment: Enrolled Full-Time at Time of Award and at Time of Application

Award
Varies, up to $5,000
Scopes
Business - (College)
Deadline
03/02/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Donald R. Wagner Scholarship
    • 1. Describe your involvement in extracurricular activities, student organizations, business-related competitions, projects, conferences, volunteer service, or other campus and community activities.

      If you are a transfer student, you may include experiences from your previous institution.
    • 2. What are your career goals, and how do you hope to use your business degree to achieve them?

      Discuss the academic knowledge, coursework, professional experiences, or personal interests that have influenced your career aspirations and prepared you for your intended field.
    • 3. Leadership, independence, resourcefulness, initiative, an entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate challenges are valuable qualities in today's business environment.

      Describe a specific challenge, project, or experience that helped you develop one or more of these qualities. What actions did you take, and what did you learn from the experience