In the spirit of paying it forward and with appreciation for their transformative experience at Rice, Chinenye Ozougwu '23, along with her fellow MBA@Rice classmates, established the MBA@Rice Scholarship Fund at graduation last year. This ambitious initiative, born from a shared commitment to education and accessibility, is aimed at providing essential tuition support to future MBA@Rice scholars. Chinenye, with cofounders Emily Corwin '23, Antonio Cruz '23, Chaundra Frank '22, Erin Hulme ‘23, Trent Kostenuk '23, Shane Lee '23 and Lu Wang '23, raised $50,000 to kickstart the scholarship.
Today, as proud Rice Business alumni, these founders extend an invitation to the entire MBA@Rice community to contribute to this scholarship fund. Their foresight and generosity embody the essence of leadership and the pay-it-forward culture deeply ingrained in the Rice Business community.
With a goal of reaching $100,000 in contributions, the MBA@Rice Scholarship Fund is on its way to becoming a permanently endowed fund at Rice Business. This enduring legacy will offer perpetual support, expanding over time to assist future students in achieving their educational dreams.
Join us in contributing to the MBA@Rice Scholarship Fund, and cement your place in the legacy of Rice Business. Together, we can pave the way for future leaders and innovators, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of excellence in education.
Donate online, through a Donor-Advised Fund, or a Gift of Securities. For more information, contact Alaina Schuhsler, ads8@rice.edu or 713-348-3710.
Maximize Impact
Corporate Matching Gifts are a great way to maximize personal contributions and increase the impact of your gift. If your company offers matching-gift benefits, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution! To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please contact your Human Resources office or enter your employer's name in our Matching Gift form.
Chinenye Ozougwu, in partnership with classmates Emily Corwin, Antonio Cruz, Chaundra Frank, Erin Hulme, Trent Kostenuk, Shane Lee and Lu Wang, founded the MBA@Rice scholarship fund as a testament to the power of collective action and the belief that education is a catalyst for positive change.
It is a great honor to count myself among the alumni of the exceptional MBA@Rice program. The rigorous academic journey, enriched by deep connections with my peers and inspirational mentors, ignited my passion for leading with a service-oriented heart. I'm thrilled to contribute to the legacy of Rice Business by initiating the inaugural MBA@Rice Scholarship Fund. I invite you to join me in forging paths for future business leaders, dismantling obstacles and uplifting the next wave of MBA@Rice talent. Your support is not just a donation; it's a cornerstone for change. Thank you for your support!
Chinenye Ozougwu
MBA@Rice '23
Contact Us
For questions or information about donating to the MBA@Rice Scholarship Fund, please contact Alaina Schusler, Senior Director of External Relations, at ads8@rice.edu or 713-348-3710 (office).
(Please note that prospective students interested in scholarship funding should work directly through the Rice Business Recruiting and Admissions Office, ricemba@rice.edu. Thank you!)
