Guidelines for the CVMSDC Development Program Scholarships:

This application is for 2 scholarship programs:

1. Sonoco Leadership Academy is open to both CVMSDC &  GWBC members.

• · The Sonoco Leadership program is a 12 month program with a combination of in person & conference calls
• · You must be a certified MBE, subscriber with CVMSDC or certified with GWBC
• · There must be a submitted certification application which is being processed that is favorable for certification approval
• · The applicant must be the owner or principle of the minority business
• · Upon completing this application CVMSDC & GWBC will select applicants for Sonoco Leadership program
• · If you are chosen, you will receive correspondence stating which program you have been accepted to attend
• · Candidates must be available to attend for the entire program
• ·  There is a one-time non-refundable application fee of $95.00 which covers consideration for both programs. . (This fee includes credit card processing fees.)

2. University of Richmond Executive Management Program

• · The University of Richmond Executive Management Program is a week long intensive program. Your hotel and most meals are covered. Each MBE will be responsible for travel.
• · You must be a certified MBE or subscriber with CVMSDC 
• · There must be a submitted certification application which is being processed that is favorable for certification approval
• · The applicant must be the owner or principle of the minority business
• · The CVMSDC Development Programs Committee will process your application 
• · If you are chosen, you will receive correspondence stating which program you have been accepted to attend
• · Candidates must be available to attend for the entire program
• ·  There is a one-time non-refundable application fee of $95.00 which covers consideration for both programs. (This fee includes credit card processing fees.