Jack Henry & Associates, Monett, MO., has made a commitment of $30,000 to the College of Business Administration at Missouri State University. The gift will be used create the Jack Henry & Associates Scholarships in Business Administration.
The Jack Henry & Associates Scholarships in Business Administration will be three, $2000 annual scholarships and will be awarded to three full-time undergraduate students who must be majoring in Accounting, Finance or Computer Information Systems in the College of Business Administration.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1976 as a provider of core information processing solutions for community banks. Today, the company’s extensive array of products and services are processing transactions, automating business processes, and managing mission-critical information for more than 11,800 financial institutions and corporate entities.
Jack Henry & Associates currently employs several Missouri State University Alumni and the company’s commitment to recruit outstanding associates was a driving force behind Jack Henry & Associates motivation to be more involved at Missouri State.
“Retaining and recruiting outstanding associates is a mission critical component of Jack Henry and Associates ongoing success,” said Amy Blevins, Recruiting Manager, Jack Henry and Associates. “Enabling students to develop their business acumen and become better computer technologists through these scholarships is a demonstration of Jack Henry’s commitment to achieving that goal.” “Our hope is that they help to inspire students to strive to create a future that will benefit themselves as well as further the advancement of their chosen profession.”
“The scholarship established by Jack Henry & Associates not only supports our current students in accounting, finance and computer information systems, but helps us continue to build relationships with a world-renowned technology company, providing our graduates with opportunities for years to come”, said Dr. Phil Harsha, interim dean for the College of Business Administration. “We are honored that Jack Henry has placed its confidence in Missouri State University.”
Philanthropic contributions to Missouri State University are coordinated by the Missouri State University Foundation. The foundation manages fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for the University.
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