Southern Management Leadership Program Scholarship

Southern Management Leadership Program Scholarship

Overview: The Southern Management Leadership Program is a three-year scholarship and educational program that supports, develops, and graduates ethical leaders who want to energize and give back to their local communities.

Program History: Founded more than a decade ago by Suzanne Hillman, President and CEO of Southern Management Companies (SMC), and the Hillman Family Foundation, as a way to enrich the education of students in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.

Mission: To develop strong leaders who will use their educations and experiences to make positive and lasting impacts in their hometowns.

Program Structure

Educational Pathway:

Students complete their associate's degree at Montgomery College (or Prince George's Community College)

Students complete their bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland, College Park

Award Details

Scholarship Coverage:

55% of tuition at either Montgomery College or Prince George's Community College

Up to 50% of tuition at the University of Maryland

Additional funds for books and other required technology

Support Services:

One-on-one advising and mentoring from dedicated Program Directors at each of the three schools

Access to the Southern Management Leadership Program network of alumni and professionals

Networking opportunities with ever-expanding group of talented alumni

Access to Southern Management Companies (a local billion-dollar business with roughly 80 offices and more than 1,700 employees)

Internship possibilities and opportunities to develop professional relationships

Business professionals and resources from Southern Management Companies

Benefits

Financial Assistance:

Substantial tuition coverage

Books and technology support

Academic and Professional Development:

Dedicated mentoring and advising

Professional development opportunities

Internship placements

Networking and Career Support:

Access to alumni network of successful entrepreneurs and community leaders

Connection to local business professionals

Valuable opportunities to develop professional relationships

Potential for lifelong relationships and business partnerships

Geographic Scope

Target Communities: Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, Maryland (where Southern Management Companies originated and maintains deep roots)

Contact

Rebecca Razavi
Program Director
smlp@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-2019
Germantown Campus, PK 175G

Additional Resources:
Southern Management Leadership Program Website (linked on college site)