When it comes to business, New York City is where the world meets. Global headquarters, stock exchanges, big banks and countless opportunities draw some of the world’s finest financial minds.
The Global Scholars Program is designed to introduce a select group of FIU’s most promising business students to prominent alumni and executives of top financial institutions in NYC.
Through the generous support of Eric ’86 and Sandra ’89 Maldonado, business students embark on an unforgettable journey that includes visits to a diverse set of companies that help drive the New York City economy. Previous corporate visits have included The Related Group, L’oreal, banking giants Citi and BNY Mellon, BlackRock, the mutual fund leader, NASDAQ, and Markit. The Scholars learn firsthand what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive global marketplace.
About Erica and Sandra Maldonado
When it comes to business, New York City is where the world meets. Global headquarters, stock exchanges, big banks and countless opportunities draw some of the world’s finest financial minds.
In the past few years, the College of Business’ Career Management Services began to introduce small groups of students to New York through company visits and tours.
The effort, and its potential to change lives, attracted the attention of Eric (BBA ’86) and Sandi (BS ’89) Maldonado, two successful FIU alumni who are now based in New York. The trip has evolved into the Global Scholars Program, an ambitious introduction to the elements of career success in a global business capital.
Who Should Apply
FIU Business students interested in the following industries:
- Financial Services
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology
- Sales
Global Scholars requirements:
- Must be interested and willing to relocate to NYC upon graduation or before for a summer internship
- Applicants must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.2 for undergraduate and 3.3 for graduate students
- Graduation date of December 2017 or later
- A well-developed one page essay detailing your interest and the value you can add to the experience
- Submit a professional Resume
Global Scholars
2019
- Cindy Aoun
- Erick Bello
- Sheila Diaz
- Kelly Fuerte
- Jonathan Kow
- Alexander Licea
- Jordan Llanes
- Pablo Mendez
- Lina Monroy
- Andrea Lozano Palacio
- Samual Pawlowski
- Mohammad Rahman
- Leonardo Rodriguez
- Valeria Sanchez
- Karla Sofia
- Amanda Viera
2018
- Rhowan Ahmed
- Arturo Carrera
- Carol Chinea
- Shimrit Cohen
- Sushma Kachela
- Gabriel Lopez
- Andres Lozano
- Sherelle Nixon
- Rachel Rosal
- Christopher Sofos
- Isaiah Stewart
- Andrea Zacarias
2017
- Adham Abdulhalim
- Andres Almonte
- Renato Danieletto
- Alejandra Hernandez
- Jevon Howell
- Joanne Jose
- Emily-Ann Issa
- Daniela Lopez
- Maria Luiza Machado
- Cindy Makita
- Juliana Mees
- Brian Perez
- Rene Roa
- Kevin Sarria
- Andrea Vento
- Daniel Weiland
2016
- Elizabeth Alvarez
- Neshme Bazan
- Mario Bocaranda Polo
- Argenis Bouza
- Consuegra Carlos
- Maria Chahin
- Natalie von Cieminski
- Carlos Consuegra
- Danielle van der Eijk
- Ugurcan Elmas
- Katelyn Friesen
- Gabriel Garcia
- David Gomez
- Jacob Grohoski
- Dionne Grundy
- Carolina Hoyos - Jiraldo
- Alejandro de Lemos
- Melissa Lopez
- Dayairis Mejia
- Daniel Ottenwalder
- Elizabeth Penagos - Martinez
- Frances Pina
- Manuela Saldarriaga
- Dilnoza Sidilova
- Yohan Soakes
- Andrea Zevallos