Lilly has been a
staple partner in the FAMU School of Business and Industry’s (SBI) Internship
Program for decades, as well as a corporate participant in its annual career
expos, which has led to the recruitment of talented sales and marketing
employees throughout the years.
“Lilly has been supportive of Dean Mobley and SBI since its
inception,” said SBI Dean Shawnta Friday-Stroud. “Lilly’s innovative
Scholars Program is a true example of a great company putting its money where
its mouth is.”
“We strive to hire the best talent from all backgrounds, so
that we can leverage their unique ideas and perspectives to create better
solutions for the people we serve,” said John Bamforth, vice president
and chief marketing officer at Lilly USA. “It’s critical that our workforce
continue to reflect the diverse people whose health and lives we’re working to
improve.”
The Scholars Program will provide a 10-week internship for
up to eight eligible students the summer after their junior year in the Lilly
marketing organization. Upon completion of their internship, students who are
offered and accept a full-time job offer at Lilly will receive a $12,500
scholarship to be applied to their senior year tuition, fees, room and board,
books, and any other expenses incurred by recipients due to their attendance
and enrollment.
The internship will be located in Indianapolis, Ind., where
Lilly is headquartered. Howard
University ‘s business school will also partner with Lilly to offer a Scholars
Program.