Michigan Ross MBA students with U.S. military backgrounds will soon benefit from a new scholarship, thanks to Jennifer Barker, a Ross School Advisory Board Member and MBA alumna. The scholarship, named after Barker’s father, Colonel Michael Jallo (Ret), will be available from the 2024-2025 Academic Year, with a preference for veterans of the Army or Marine Corps. This initiative is part of the larger “Foundations for Success” fundraising campaign aimed at raising $200 million for student support at Ross. Announced close to Memorial Day, the scholarship honors those who have served their country. Sharon F. Matusik, the Edward J. Frey Dean of Business, emphasized the importance of donor-supported scholarships in making education accessible and nurturing future leaders.
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