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The Feldberg Fellowship is a merit based full-tuition scholarship to attend Columbia Business School's full time program.[1] It is considered one of the school's most prestigious awards and is given to select students each year. Criteria for selection include: extraordinary leadership potential, academic excellence, and a proven track record of success in entrepreneurship, finance, military, or social enterprise.
Recipients of the Feldberg Fellowship receive full-tuition, lifetime membership into the prestigious community of Feldberg Fellows and Feldberg Fellowship supporters, and invitations to numerous social and networking events held each year and hosted by distinguished alumni and members of the Columbia Business School Community.[2]
Origins of the Fellowship
editWhen Dean Meyer Feldberg '65 retired his position as Dean of Columbia Business School after 15 years of service distinguished supporters and alumni of Columbia Business School, led by Henry Kravis established a $10 million fellowship program in his honor.[3] The first set of Feldberg Fellowships were awarded to the Class of 2007 adn since then the Fellowship has been awarded to 21 individuals.
Feldberg Fellows
editThe following is a list of the Feldberg Fellows.
Class of 2007: Raefer Gabriel, Luis Castro Huergo, and Omar Ritter.
Class of 2008: Brooke Doherty, Doug McCrary, Matt Seto, and Ira Trivedi.
Class of 2009: Scott Asher, Michael Kopko, Troy Scribner, and Marina Severinovsky
Class of 2010: Meghan Baivier, Stephen Glass, Emily Perskie, Kevin Rogus, and Clayton Williams
Class of 2011: Garrett Jones, Jonathan Kornik, Dan Morosani, Josh Saltman, and Michael Smeets
Community of Feldbergs
editThe community of Feldberg Fellows is strong is broken into special events offered to current students as well as alumni events organized by current and graduated fellows. Events for current students have includeded: breakfasts with Dean Feldberg and special guest John Mack, breakfast with Dean Glenn Hubbard, invitation to the Annual Dinner, and a visit to a Board of Trustees meeting hosted by Henry Kravis at his home.
In addition to school hosted events, the Feldbergs themselves host events each year that include networking sessions, outdoor activities, a holiday dinner, group trips, and an Annual Dinner.
References
edit- ^ Full-Tuition Fellowships from Top B-Schools, Business Week. 9/4/2008
- ^ Feldberg Fellowship, Columbia Business School.
- ^ Feldberg Fellowship, Columbia Business School.
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