2024 Wind Scholars Program Supply Chain Management Application

WIND SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in the Wind Scholars Program sponsored by the University of New Orleans Research & Technology Foundation at The Beach at UNO. This program is designed for business students pursuing a management degree with a focus on supply chain management, operations, and logistics. The Wind Scholars Program offers a unique opportunity for those interested in applying these valuable skills to the rapidly growing wind energy industry.
The Department of Energy (DOE) projects that 30GW of offshore wind energy could power approximately 10 million homes annually, and the DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) projects this could create up to 49,000 manufacturing and supplier jobs nationwide. To support this growth, the Wind Scholars Program, sponsored by The Beach at UNO, has developed a Supply Chain Management track.
The ideal applicants are students who can articulate their interest in the field and complete the coursework identified for the program. The business track consists of four courses that must be completed by graduation.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS:
- Must be a UNO student enrolled in the Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration and be at least a junior.
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA to enter the program and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA throughout the program
- All courses and work experience must be completed within two academic years.
- Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management will be eligible to add the Supply Chain Operations and Logistics (ScOL) concentration to their degree upon completing this program.
SCHOLARS AGREE TO:
- Take the following Supply Chain, Operations, and Logistics courses:
  1. MANG 3402 - Operations Management
  2. MANG 4472 - Supply Chain Management
  3. MANG 4474 - Purchasing and Logistics Management
- Early involvement in the Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) team in the Fall semester
- One independent study course on the CWC in the Spring semester
- Paid, practical internship with industry partner, facilitated by the Beach at UNO
There are 2 parts to the application: Student Information & Statement of Interest.

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Submission deadline is September 30, 2024 at 11:59PM.

No late submissions will be accepted.

Part 1: Student Information
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Part 2: Statement of Interest

In a statement of interest (1 page single spaced or 2 pages double spaced, Times New Roman 11pt), explain your interest in the renewable energy industry and how you see yourself working in this field.
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WIND SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT APPLICATION

Submission deadline is September 30, 2024 at 11:59PM.

Part 1: Student Information

Part 2: Statement of Interest