An Immersion Experience in Business Fundamentals and Real-World Consulting

Sewanee-Vanderbilt Scholarships, administered by the Babson Center for Global Commerce, provide major funding for four students to attend the Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

Students who successfully complete the three-week program are awarded an academic certificate by the graduate school. In addition to gaining skills, knowledge, teamwork, and the “soft” skills needed for successful careers, students also get individual guidance in building strong résumés, interviewing, and networking from Accelerator faculty.

The Owen Graduate School of Management, located on the main Vanderbilt campus in central Nashville, is consistently ranked as one of the world’s leading business schools.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR Sewanee-Vanderbilt SCHOLARSHIPS? 
  • Current juniors, sophomores, and seniors
  • Evidence of having submitted an application to the Accelerator Program
  • Demonstrated interest in business or finance as a career through coursework, internships, or other activities
  • Completed the Sewanee-Vanderbilt Scholarship Application Form

 

Testimonial 

"I discovered that I love working in team settings and encouraging others to explore their passions. As a team of six, we completed consulting projects for Red Bull, HCA Healthcare, and the Nashville Predators, developing strategic marketing solutions to maximize profit and increase Gen Z and Millennial engagement. The opportunity to receive quality instruction from Owen Graduate School of Management professors and gain real-world experience was invaluable." 
Lexi Barbee, C’26

 

"Being a part of the Accelerator Program is something that I will never forget. I learned how to effectively work on a team to solve problems, how to have a strategy with a clear and concise execution plan, as well as other invaluable business and life skills. I networked with incredible people while also further developing my personal, academic, and professional goals." 
Michaela Jones, C’25

 

"The most valuable things I gained from the program were real world working experience consulting large corporations, presentation and communication skills, and networking tips. Participating in the Accelerator program showed what it takes to be successful in the business world." 

CARSON ROWLAND, C’23

 

THE SEWANEE-VANDERBILT ACCELERATOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY A GRANT FROM AN ANONYMOUS BENEFACTOR.