Program Overview

Integrity in Business Leadership Program

The Integrity in Business Leadership Program is a first-year cohort experience that introduces students to the fundamentals of business through the lens of ethical decision-making and responsible leadership.

Program Benefits

Integrity in Business Leadership students participate in weekly meetings to engage in thoughtful discussion on a wide variety of topics that impact business today. They also build community within their cohort through monthly social activities, make meaningful relationships with college leadership, compete in case competitions, and learn from business professionals through hands-on experiences in the community. Each Integrity in Business Leadership student is supported by an IBL peer mentor and the IBL staff as they discover how to be a leader in today's work environment.

Scholarship

IBL students are awarded a $2,000 scholarship for engagement in their first year. The scholarship is split, with $1,000 for each semester of program completion. If they choose to participate in the second-year course, they will receive another $1,000.

Exclusive Hands-on Learning Opportunities

The program provides opportunities for site visits to local businesses, community service projects, participation in a business case competition, and facilitated discussions with impactful guest speakers.

Academic and Career Support

Through IBL, students take some of their introductory College of Business coursework together with their cohort. The program connects participants with free tutoring and guided pathway planning by an academic advisor. Paired with professional development opportunities like connections to employers and a dining etiquette luncheon, IBL prepares students to confidently step into the business world.

Peer Mentorship and Connection

The cohort model of the program encourages a sense of community and connection for first-year students as they navigate projects and discussion around ethical, respectful, and collaborative business practices together. Outside of the class, IBL hosts monthly social events and facilitates the IBL mentor program, where students are paired with a peer mentor to help guide and support them through their first year and beyond.

How to Become an Integrity in Business Leadership Student

To apply, students must complete a short application and essays describing their experiences, knowledge, and career goals as they pertain to integrity.

Application Requirements

• Admission to the University of NebraskaLincoln as a first-time freshman
• Declare and pursue a major in the College of Business
• 2.5 Cumulative high school GPA

Program Resources

Academic Advising

The staff in BASE are the resource for academic advising, numerous opportunities to get engaged in the college, and enriching learning outside of class.

Career Coaching

The Business Career Centers innovative services and programs help students develop confidence, professionalism, and connections.

Free Tutoring

The Teaching and Learning Center offers free tutoring for core classes or specialized software and courses.

Strengths Coaching

The Clifton Strengths Institute provides student strengths coaches who mentor first-year business students in the course Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is eligible for this scholarship?
  • The Integrity in Business Leadership program welcomes high school seniors who have earned a 2.5+ GPA, have been admitted to UNL, will actively pursue a College of Business major, and have an interest in sharing their unique perspective and learning from each other's life experiences.
• Can I apply if Im from out-of-state?
  • Yes, all domestic students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Do I need to interview to receive this scholarship?
  • No, the selection committee will use the information provided in the application to select scholarship recipients.
• When would I receive the scholarship?
  • The total IBL scholarship is $3,000, with $1,000 awarded for each semester of program completion, and an additional $1,000 for participating in the second-year course.
• What does this scholarship cover?
  • The Integrity in Business Leadership scholarship can be applied to tuition and fees, and room and board.
• When do I find out if I have received the scholarship?
  • Everyone who applies to the scholarship program will be notified of the selection results by May 1.
• Is this scholarship renewable?
  • No, the $3,000 scholarship is a one-time scholarship.
• Can I be an Integrity in Business Leadership student if I participate in other programs on campus?
  • Yes, students can successfully participate in the Integrity in Business Leadership Program while being involved with other campus programs.
• What if I change my major to something outside of the College of Business?
  • Unfortunately, students need to be actively pursuing a major in business to receive this award.