Named for the innovative merchant, M.B. Zale, the M.B. Zale Leadership Scholar program is the leading undergraduate professional development program for top students in retailing at Mays Business School.

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Selection as an M.B. Zale Leadership Scholar is highly competitive. Between 10-15 students are chosen each semester based on their academic achievement, leadership potential, and above all, their commitment to pursue a retailing career.

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Through hands-on learning experiences, such as luncheons with executives, travel to retail stores and HQ offices, networking opportunities, mentoring opportunities and reflective writing, students will:

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• Build greater confidence in professional communication and personal branding

• Gain first-hand industry knowledge by engaging with visiting Executive Professors

• Practice and receive education in business etiquette

• Interact with CEO level retailers at the Retailing Summit and  M.B. Zale Visionary Merchant Lecture Series

• Travel to New York City to experience retail flagship stores and buying offices

 

Students can also earn 3.0 hours of MKTG elective credit (MKTG 485-506) during their second semester in the program.

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Applications are sent out every semester and SRA members will be notified when these applications are available.

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