Still others are social in nature, developing life-long friendships and providing networking opportunities. Honor societies such as Pi Omega Pi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Delta Mu Delta , Financial Management Association Honor Society, and Alpha Tau Alpha encourage academic excellence and help students to develop leadership skills. Organization activities within the College are quite diverse. Activities may include events such as ski trips, barnwarming dances, hosting intellectual speakers and seminars, business contests, computer science or ag competitions, field trips, fund-raising projects, job shadowing, or producing television newscasts. One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, or administrator.
Several scholarships are available for sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.
Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. In addition to scholarships provided by alumni and individual donors, some scholarships are sponsored by local and national businesses including New England Business Service, Hallmark Cards and Farmers Insurance. The prestigious Sterling Surrey Scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Sterling Surrey, who chaired the Department of Business from 1939 to 1961. As businesses head into the 21st Century, managers must not only understand these functions and their interrelationships, but also how a rapidly changing marketplace affects them. Northwest's MBA program will help you prepare for the challenges you will face in the new millennium.