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Program Overview

The Scovell Business Leadership Program develops high-potential students into ethical, confident leaders through a selective, cohort-based experience that blends academic excellence with hands-on leadership development. This invitation-only program is designed to:

  • Develop well-rounded, ethical business leaders by combining strong academic foundations with real-world leadership experiences and values-based learning.
  • Provide hands-on leadership development opportunities, such as industry consulting projects, mentoring relationships with professionals, and workshops with executives.
  • Expand students’ global and practical business perspective through international travel, service-learning, and experiential learning beyond the classroom.

Are You a Good Fit for Scovell?

You may be a strong candidate if you:

  • Are an incoming or current student in the Rawls College of Business
  • Have a record of strong academic achievement
  • Have taken initiative in leadership roles, projects, or activities
  • Are actively involved in your school, workplace, or community
  • Are excited to fully engage in mentoring, leadership development, consulting projects, and global experiences
  • Are committed to growing as a leader and contributing positively to the Scovell, Rawls, and Texas Tech communities

Scovell Program Benefits

  • Scovell Leader Scholarship awarded through the Rawls College of Business to support academic achievement and leadership growth.
  • Personalized leadership mentoring from faculty, peers, alumni, and business professionals who support students’ academic, career, and leadership development.
  • Hands-on leadership training through consulting projects, executive engagement, and applied experiential learning opportunities.
  • Funded global learning experience, including a Scovell study abroad trip designed to broaden students’ cultural awareness and business perspective.
  • Priority placement in Murray Hall, the Business Living-Learning Community at Texas Tech University, providing a supportive first-year residential and academic environment.

Scovell Application & Selection Timeline

To accept your invitation to apply to the Scovell Leaders program, please visit the program website and click on Join the Program.

Apply

October 15 – February 15

Submit your application to begin your journey as a potential Scovell Leader.

Interview

March 8

Selected candidates are invited to interview and showcase their leadership potential.

Decision

March 31

Admissions notifications are sent, including details about merit-based awards for Scovell Leaders.

Confirm

April 7

Accepted candidates formally commit to join the Scovell Business Leadership Program.