Lakehead University Faculty of Business Announces CIBC Scholarship

(Thunder Bay - March 22, 2004) The Faculty of Business Administration, Lakehead University, is pleased to announce the establishment of the CIBC Branch & Small Business Banking Scholarship. The scholarship is for 3rd year Honours Bachelor of Commerce Students (Business Finance Major), and offers $2000 to the successful candidate for the 2004-2005 academic year.

The CIBC Scholarship is open to all students who meet the following criteria:

- Current 3rd year Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Discipline student
- 75% Overall Average
- Successful completion of CSC (those applicants who are currently enrolled will also be considered) and working towards PFPC
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Career aspirations in Retail Banking

Interested parties are asked to forward their request for consideration along with a copy of their resume, current academic transcript, as well as a one-page paper that describes why they are well suited for and interested in a career in Retail Banking. Applicants should also include in their paper the reason why they should be awarded the CIBC Branch and Small Business Banking Scholarship.

Applications must be received no later than March 29, 2004 to be considered.

The top 3 finalists will present their paper to a panel of judges, including senior business leaders within CIBC, on April 2, 2004.

Applications are to be forwarded to Professor K. Hartviksen, Faculty of Business, Lakehead University.

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Media interviews: Ken Hartviksen, Lakehead University, 343 - 8497, or Luanne Kendall, CIBC, (613) 564-8436

Contact:
Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications 343-8372