Class of 2025 Application
The Chocolate University International Business Immersion is an initiative of Askinosie Chocolate and Drury University managed by The Askinosie Foundation. Through the lens of artisan chocolate making, Chocolate University engages local high school students to learn small business entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and global business models. Participants also uncover more about themselves and what motivates their sense of self, connection and confidence.
Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 1, at 11:59 pm.
Selection: Applications are evaluated by a selection committee of 5-6 adults composed of representatives from Drury University, Askinosie Chocolate, Chocolate University, local high schools, and Southwest Missouri business community members. Initial applications are reviewed in a “name-blind” format. Selected applicants will be invited to a Round Two Selection Committee Interview held via Zoom in mid-November. Final selection will be complete by Dec 16, 2024.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the graduating class of 2025 or 2026 and a current high school student residing in southwest Missouri, within reasonable driving distance of our Commercial Street meeting location in Springfield. All applicants must be 16 years of age by June 1, 2025.
Availability: Attendance for the program orientation meeting (January 9th, 6pm) by student and at least one parent is required. Attendance at six class meetings held during after-school hours from January through June 2025 is also required for participation. Applicants will attend a 4-5 day on-campus experience at Drury University (target dates June 29-July 3, 2025) Lastly, the group will travel to/from Tanzania (target July 6-16, 2025). Final travel dates will be communicated by March 1, 2025.
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