ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ City University's Meinders School of Business and the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ City Thunder are teaming up again to offer aspiring MBAs a chance to shoot their way to scholarship dollars. The Thunder Leadership MBA Scholarship Sweepstakes is back for another season, giving ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ns an exciting opportunity to combine their basketball skills with their academic ambitions.
Two lucky fans will win a $10,000 Thunder Leadership MBA scholarship during the 2024-25 season. Scholarship recipients will receive two tickets to attend a Thunder game where they will have 60 seconds to shoot free throws to win additional scholarship money during a timeout promotion. Each basket made earns $1,500 in additional scholarship dollars. Make enough baskets and you could win a full tuition scholarship toward a Thunder Leadership MBA.
Entry deadlines are Jan. 1, 2025, to compete during the Feb. 22 game, then by March 6 to compete on March 21. Click .
Hoop Dreams Meet Business Acumen
The innovative sweepstakes introduced the Thunder Leadership MBA program in 2022, a unique partnership that integrates real-world business insights from the Thunder organization with a traditional MBA curriculum. This year, the program is back with a chance for two lucky winners to not only gain admission but also significantly reduce their tuition costs.
Free Throws for Scholarship Dough
Here's how it works: During designated entry periods, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ residents can enter the sweepstakes online by scanning a QR code at Thunder games or registering on the program's website, . Two winners will be randomly selected for each entry period.
Each winner receives a guaranteed $10,000 scholarship towards the Thunder Leadership MBA program. But that's not all! The real excitement comes during a designated Thunder home game. The winners will be invited down to the court to participate in a free-throw shooting competition. Every free throw made translates to an additional $1,500 added to their scholarship pot. Sink all 12 shots within the allotted time, and you'll walk away with a full-ride scholarship!
Past Highlights
The inaugural sweepstakes saw enthusiastic participation from fans and students alike. Jose Nava, a Spanish teacher and soccer coach, and Miisha Webb, a first-grade teacher, emerged as the lucky winners during the first season. Nava thrived under the pressure, nailing nine free throws and adding $13,500 to his scholarship. Webb, drawing support from her students who practiced with her during recess, sank eight free throws, securing an additional $12,000.
Later, Sam Mowery, a district sales manager and father of three, hit the max 12 free throws to pad his earnings into a full-ride MBA scholarship.
More Than Just Basketball
The Thunder Leadership MBA program goes beyond on-court thrills. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with valuable leadership skills, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the sports industry. Students collaborate with senior Thunder leadership, gain practical experience through projects, and even present their work to Thunder executives at their home arena, the Paycom Center.
Join the Game, Change Your Future
The Thunder Leadership MBA Scholarship Sweepstakes is an exceptional opportunity for βpro-spectiveβ students to pursue their MBA dreams while connecting with a world-class sports organization. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this program offers a dynamic learning environment and the potential for significant scholarship rewards. So, dust off your sneakers, slam dunk the application, and get ready to take your shot at an MBA education unlike any other.
