MBA Scholarships

How to Finance Your Business Degree

• Amount: $500 to $2,500

• Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 29, and December 29

Scholarships for students diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Awards are made quarterly and based on academic accomplishment and financial need.

• Amount: $500 to $5,000

• Deadline: April 26

Merit-based scholarships available to students of Hispanic Heritage with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, DACA and eligible non-citizens.

• Amount: $1,000 to $7,000

• Deadline: January 16

The Kosciuszko Foundation offers a variety of national, regional and local scholarships. Open to full-time graduate students, including business/business administration students, of Polish descent. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• Amount: $3,250

• Deadline: February 28

Open to full-time students with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Applicant must be African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native and must major in a field that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing or public relations.

• Amount: $10,000

• Deadline: March 31

This scholarship is open to blind students. Applicant must provide proof of legal blindness and U.S. citizenship, as well as documentation of academic achievement and three letters of recommendation.

• Amount: $1,000 to $5,000 (depending on specific scholarship)

• Deadline: Varies by specific scholarship

NABA offers national and regional scholarships to students of African-American or African descent. Graduate students must be full-time and currently enrolled in or accepted into an MBA program. Applicant must also be an active student member of NABA.

• Amount: $1,000 to $50,000 (depending on specific scholarship)

• Deadline: Varies by scholarship

Through its Collegiate Partnership Program, NBMBAA offers a variety of business/business administration scholarships for students at nine colleges. Applicant requirements vary by specific scholarship. Visit the site for more details.

• Amount: Up to $90,000 over two years of study

• Deadline: November 1

Philanthropists and Hungarian immigrants Paul and Daisy Soros offer fellowships to help immigrants and children or immigrants pursue a graduate degree. Available to students under 30 years of age who are legally in the U.S., and whose parents were both born outside the U.S. as non-citizens and not eligible for U.S. citizenship at the time of their births. Fellows can study any graduate-level degree program, including business administration.

• Amount: Minimum of $10,000 per academic year or $20,000 total

• Deadline: No general application or deadline. Contact participating school for more information.

Available to LGBTQ students enrolled at one of over 40 participating business schools across the U.S. Selected fellows also receive mentorship and leadership development through Reaching Out.

• Amount: $5,000 annually, plus additional benefits

• Deadline: April 9

Applicant must be a minority – as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor – applying to or accepted into a two-year full-time MBA program, and planning a career in finance.

• Amount: $5,000 to $18,000

• Deadline: January 10

Open to women of color pursuing a master’s in business administration, as well women of color pursuing other programs in historically male-dominated fields. Awards restricted to applicants in their second year of study. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women.

• Amount: $1,500

• Deadline: Currently closed but deadline is always in March (visit site at the beginning of 2018 for details)

Open to women of Chicana/Latina heritage enrolled in a college program located in one of 13 Northern California counties. Graduate students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be currently enrolled in a graduate program. Applicants must commit to attending the CLF Leadership Institute and 10 hours of CLF volunteer work.

• Amount: Varies; includes a package of additional benefits

• Deadline: Varies. Contact school for more information.

Forte Fellows grants are awarded to women pursuing full-time MBA degrees at participating schools. Recipients are chosen by the schools. Awards are made to candidates who exhibit exemplary leadership and demonstrate a commitment to women and girls through personal mentorship and community involvement.

• Amount: $1,000 (U.S. regional) and $7,000 (international)

• Deadline: Varies. Contact local Zonta club for deadline information.

Open to women of any age pursuing a business or business-related program, and demonstrating outstanding potential in the field. Offered by the Zonta International Foundation.

• Amount: $1,500

• Deadline: June 15

Scholarship awarded to students pursuing careers in the grocery industry. Open to students in good standing with a 2.0 or better GPA. Sponsored by the Women Grocers of America (WGA).

• Amount: Up to $12,500

• Deadline: December 15

Open to full-time students working toward a graduate degree in the U.S. or Canada with a full year of coursework remaining.

• Amount: $10,000

• Deadline: December 15

Funds from this scholarship may be used for “any educational opportunity,” including paying for tuition, books and paying off student loans. Award is given to the winner of a random drawing of eligible applicants.

• Amount: $250 to $2,000

• Deadline: Applications must be submitted at least two months before start date of the education program.

Eligibility open to female survivors of intimate partner abuse who have been separated from their abuser for a minimum of one year and maximum of seven years. Demonstrated financial need is also required.

• Amount: $1,000 to $12,000

• Deadline: May 1

American Veterans offers a variety of scholarships for active duty members, guard and reserve members, veterans, and their children and grandchildren. Applicant must show financial need.

• Amount: Up to $5,000

• Deadline: April 15

Now accepting applications for the 2018 year, FRA Education Foundation offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for Navy, Marine and Coast Guard service members and their families. FRA Association membership is not required for some scholarships.

• Amount: $2,000

• Deadline: April 21

This merit-based scholarship is open to dependent children, grandchildren and spouses of blinded active duty service members or veterans. Sponsored by the Blinded Veterans Association.

• Amount: $10,000

• Deadline: November 4

Open to those honorably discharged from active duty or currently serving in the National Guard or Reserve pursuing a degree in finance, business administration or related field. Sponsored by PNC Bank and the Student Veterans of America.

• Amount: Up to $5,000

• Deadline: April 30 (fall semester), November 15 (spring semester)

Applicant must be retired, honorably discharged, active duty or member of the National Guard or Reserve with military rank of E-5 or below. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

• Amount: Varies ($10,000 average per academic year)

• Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be active duty military, veteran, or spouse pursuing a degree as a full-time student at a public or private U.S.-based school.

• Amount: $1,500 to $3,000

• Deadline: February 28

WMA offers a variety of scholarships to current or veteran members of the USMC or Reserve, or their descendants, siblings or descendants of siblings. Students who have participated in a Marine Corps JROTC program are also eligible. Grants can be used at any accredited college.

• Amount: $1,000

• Deadline: April 30

Several scholarships available to those who have served in the 506th Infantry and their families (including parents, grandparents, spouses and siblings). Awards based on academic excellence, financial need and quality of the academic institution.