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Shaping the future of business scholarship.

In an international economy driven by accelerating change, the business world needs cutting-edge scholarship that probes the complexity of the marketplace and gives practitioners, policymakers and thinkers evidence-based tools and strategies to transform our models for managing, leading, innovating and succeeding.

PhD Programs for Aspiring Thought Leaders

The Robert H. Smith School of Business PhD program is designed for individuals who wish to become thought leaders and business faculty at elite research institutions worldwide. Students benefit from a diverse, world-class experience, and collaborate with faculty on relevant, groundbreaking research long after graduation. Our faculty supports PhD students with extensive mentorship and collaboration, including pursuing the publication of papers in top business journals. Doctoral alumni also generously contribute to our research enterprise as they often co-author publications, present at our speaker series and show their support at major conferences. If you aspire to this kind of collective contribution to the discovery and dissemination of business knowledge, Smith is a wonderful place to further your career in academia.

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Credits 54 Credits

Program Duration 5 Years

Application Window Aug.–Dec. 19

Prerequisites GMAT/GRE

Areas of Specialization

The Smith PhD Program is known for the highest quality research, led by our internationally acclaimed faculty. The program is intellectually stimulating, uniquely collaborative, and research-intensive. The Smith PhD Program offers nine areas of specialization across six academic departments. To learn more about the research and how our expertise can align with your research interests, explore the areas of specializations we offer:

• Accounting & Information Assurance
• Information Systems
• Managerial Economics
• Operations Management/Management Science
• Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management
• Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management

Program Benefits

Every student admitted to the PhD program typically receives full financial support in the form of a graduate assistantship or fellowship for all five years, pending satisfactory progress. Each student also receives a $2,000 research stipend per year that may be used for research-related expenses such as conference attendance. The research stipend depends on satisfactory progress in the program.

Each student is provided with a carrel and computer in the PhD program suite, funded by alumnus William A. Longbrake, PhD '76. In the suite, students have access to team conference areas and study rooms to encourage collaboration and community.

Faculty-Colleague Relationship

A close working relationship between faculty and PhD students is a hallmark of the program.

Recognizable Research

Students regularly present papers at national as well as regional conferences and have papers accented in major academic journals.

Fellowships and Gifts

The Smith PhD Program draws its support from many generous gifts given by distinguished alums and scholars alike. These transformative gifts allow our PhD candidates to receive the well-rounded, involved education that makes Smith PhDs so sought-after in both industry and academia.

Long Jiang Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Business

As an accomplished business leader in both the U.S. and China, Jiang founded and served in various roles with Goertek, Inc., which develops and manufactures audio equipment, smart devices using virtual and augmented reality, wireless equipment and optical components for notable clients such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo, and Meta.

Ritu Agarwal Distinguished PhD Fellowship

Agarwal brought significant contributions to the Smith School, and specifically the PhD Program, in her various roles: distinguished teacher-scholar, distinguished university professor, founding director of the Center for Health Information and Decision Systems (CHIDS), senior associate dean of faculty and research, and interim dean. She currently serves as the Wm. Polk Carey Distinguished Professor in Information Systems and Health at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, and co-founder of the Center for Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence.

Michael Ball Endowed PhD Fellowship

Ball began his academic career as an assistant professor in 1984 and served in various administrative roles at the Smith School, including senior associate dean and associate dean for research. Additionally, Ball held joint appointments with the Institute for Systems Research at the University of Maryland, College Park. External to UMD, Ball was co-founder of Distinct Management Consultants and its subsidiary Routesmart Technologies.

Other Financial Awards

• Gerald and Deana Stempler Award for Leadership and Management
• Story Phillips Scholarships
• Abraham Golub Dissertation Proposal Memorial Award
• H. Kent Baker Graduate Fund
• Nancy S. and Edward F. Ebert Graduate Award in Free Enterprise

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For GPS, please use the following address: 7621 Mowatt Lane, College Park, MD 20742

Phone: 301-405-2214 Email:  [email protected]

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

PhD in Management Program

A phd in management: where business research and education intersect.

Become an industry thought leader while preparing tomorrow’s business leaders.

Our fully funded PhD in Management is designed for ambitious students and professionals interested in a career in university teaching and research.

This residential program, based at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in Ithaca, NY, combines Ivy League rigor and real-world relevance to prepare you for successful careers in academia.

Why Get a PhD in Management?

With a strong focus on management science and applied research, this doctoral degree is ideal for someone looking to teach at the university level and contribute to the greater body of industry knowledge. Pursuing a PhD in Management is also an ideal next step for executives and senior managers who want to make a transition to academia or enhance their research skills for a successful consulting career.

Fully Funded, Highly Flexible: What Makes Cornell’s Management PhD Different?

As you explore PhD programs’ degree requirements, faculty engagement, and campus experience, Cornell stands alone.

In Cornell’s highly flexible program, you’ll choose a specific area of study and build your own dissertation committee. Our program faculty are genuinely interested and invested in your intellectual development. In this small and highly selective program, you will get to know the faculty and your peers well.

The SC Johnson Graduate School of Management is home to leading research centers and a high-impact academic journal; these open you up to unique learning and mentorship opportunities.

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Our Three-Pronged Approach to a PhD in Management

The Johnson School’s doctoral degree in management combines the best of theory and practice, building on a three-pronged foundation:

Hands-on Experience

Develop your research and analytical skills. You’ll work with classmates to examine existing literature and theories for class deliverables, which will often include your own original research.

Customizable Curriculum

Design your own academic pathway. You’ll choose one of six primary areas of study and create your own dissertation committee.

University-Wide Coursework

Draw on the expertise from across Cornell. You’ll get to select graduate-level courses from schools and colleges devoted to law , hospitality , engineering , labor relations , and other fields.

At a Glance: Cornell’s Fully Funded PhD in Management

The fully residential, fully funded PhD in Management program includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for living expenses. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Degree Awarded

PhD in Management

Program Location

Ithaca, NY, with options in New York City

Program Format

Foundational coursework, original research, and six potential areas of study

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“PhD is a marathon, not a sprint, and collaborating with great people is paramount. At Cornell, I’ve found a place where amazing people come together, supporting my research and personal growth. Choosing Cornell means joining a community that knows how important it is to work with exceptional people to excel in the program.” – Elina Hur PhD ’23

Customize Your Path: Our Areas of Study

When you apply to the Johnson School’s PhD in Management, you will select a primary area of study. Choosing a concentration allows you to gain specialized skills and knowledge while growing a portfolio of original research.

Examine the role of accounting information in firms and financial markets. PhD-level research at Cornell explores topics such as how firms report information to investors, how accounting information is used to manage firms, and the nature of auditing.

Strategy & Business Economics

Use modern tools and methodologies to gain a better understanding of the world. PhD students in this area explore many aspects of economics including industrial, behavioral, labor, and organizational.

Dive deep into the financial structure and issues of organizations. Your research might look at how conflicts of interest affect corporate policy, how investor psychology affects asset pricing, or how to detect price bubbles.

Learn how theories from operations research, economics, psychology, and sociology intersect to inform corporate and consumer decisions. Your PhD studies will explore both quantitative and behavioral perspectives of marketing.

Management & Organizations

Prepare for a research-focused career in academia or industry. This versatile concentration develops skilled, innovative, analytical researchers through a broad curriculum and close faculty collaboration.

Operations, Technology, & Information Management

Develop the technical skills and behavioral analysis knowledge you need to address high-impact managerial decisions. This focus area also offers an option to complete coursework at Cornell Tech in New York City.

Idea Generation to Publication: A Career in Teaching and Research

The majority of our PhD in Management students pursue careers in academia. After graduation, many land tenure-track teaching positions at top-tier business schools and continue to advance knowledge through original research. Johnson School PhD students often field multiple offers and see starting salaries range from $150,000 to $250,000.

Finding Your Place at Cornell: Meet Our Current PhDs

Students from around the United States and across the globe arrive at the Johnson School to earn their PhD in Management—and their diverse research interests, educational backgrounds, and professional experiences make for a vibrant, enriching learning environment.

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Research and Placements: Making an Impact in the Management Field

After earning the PhD in Management, our alumni go on to teach and inspire future leaders at top-tier institutions. Not only do they teach and conduct research alongside some of the most brilliant minds in business, but they also advance the field through publishing in leading journals and presenting their work at industry conferences.

Recent PhD in Management Placements

• Piyush Anand, PhD ’21, assistant professor of marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
• Guarav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, assistant professor, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
• Eunjee Kim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
• Sarah Lim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Xuege Lu, PhD ’22, assistant professor, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
• Subrina Shen, PhD ’21, assistant professor, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin

Recent Research Publications

• “ Do Real Estate Values Boost Corporate Borrowing? Evidence from Contract-Level Data ” in the Journal of Financial Economics (2022) — Gaurav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, with Murillo Campello, Robert A. Connolly, and Eva Steiner
• “ Converging Tides Lift All Boats: Consensus in Evaluation Criteria Boosts Investments in Firms in Nascent Technology Sectors ” in Organization Science (2021) — Xirong (Subrina) Shen, PhD ’21, with Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, and Pamela S. Tolbert 
• “ Initial and Longer-Term Change in Unit-Level Turnover Following Leader Succession: Contingent Effects of Outgoing and Incoming Leader Characteristics ” in Organization Science (2020)— Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, with John Hausknecht and Lisa Dragoni

“ Does Regulatory Jurisdiction Affect the Quality of Investment-Adviser Regulation? ” in American Economic Review (2019) — Alan Kwan, PhD ’17, with Ben Charoenwong and Tarik Umar

Our Faculty: Accomplished Researchers, Dedicated Teachers

When you join the PhD in Management program at the Johnson School, you’ll be part of a learning community comprising more than 100 accomplished academics and thought leaders. 

Not only will you take courses with renowned professors from across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, but you also will have the opportunity to build your own faculty committee—a group that will become instrumental as you select your dissertation topic and embark on your original research.

Faculty Spotlight: Learn from Leading Thought Leaders

Throughout the PhD program—from foundational coursework to your dissertation—you’ll work closely with dedicated teacher-scholars like these:

Kristina Rennekamp

Dr. Rennekamp’s research focuses on financial accounting from a behavioral perspective. She’s widely published, with work appearing in leading academic journals such as The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , and The Journal of Financial Reporting .

Karan Girotra

Dr. Girotra studies the digital transformation of companies, whether it’s looking at emerging tools and practices or exploring new business models. He’s frequently interviewed in an array of mainstream business media outlets, including Bloomberg BusinessWeek , Fortune , and Forbes .

Kaitlin Woolley

Dr. Woolley studies the psychological processes behind consumer motivation. She’s an award-winning educator and researcher with work published in academic journals and national media outlets including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing Research , and The Wall Street Journal .

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What You’ll Learn: Curriculum Overview

As you pursue your PhD in business management, you’ll begin with a set of foundation courses and progress into advanced coursework in your area of interest. Through it all, your faculty committee will help make sure you’re on the right track.

Foundational Management Coursework

Early in your doctoral program, you will complete foundational coursework in management and other fields. Many of these will focus on the research process and prepare you for your dissertation.

Advanced Coursework in Your Concentration Area

As you progress in the PhD in Management program, you’ll take electives and advanced courses that align with your research area of interest; these classes can be in the Johnson School and across Cornell.

Your Dissertation: Creating Original Research

During the final part of the program, you begin work on your dissertation—the culmination of your original research. You choose the topic of research in conjunction with your committee.

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Beyond Business: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Dialogue

Tap into the experience and expertise of faculty members from across Cornell University.

Management is a broad science. Business leaders serve in a variety of roles in industries of all kinds: healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, biotechnology, media, and consulting to name just a few. At Cornell, you can enrich your education and expand your research opportunities by taking courses and finding mentors beyond the college of business.

Explore fields like computer science, psychology, sociology, communication, engineering, and data science—and then connect the dots back to your management research.

Interact with peers and professors from other disciplines by participating in student organizations and special interest groups or by attending public lectures, workshops, and networking events.

Admissions Overview: How to Apply to the Management PhD Program

The ideal candidate for the Johnson School’s doctorate degree in management will have a strong record of academic excellence, a solid understanding of the research process, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. An MBA or master’s degree is not a requirement for admission. 

Our admissions page offers more details about program prerequisites, selection criteria, requirements, deadline information, and a checklist of materials you need to submit with your application.

Connect With Cornell Admissions

The Johnson School admissions team is available to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Stop in or reach out by phone or email today.

253-D Sage Hall Johnson Graduate School of Management Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-6201

Phone: 607-255-5340 Email: Graduate Research Programs Office

The Cornell Campus: Where You Will Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Learn, grow, and thrive on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. As a PhD student, you’ll spend a lot of time in Sage Hall, a Gothic-style building dating back to 1875. You’ll find more high-tech learning spaces just off campus at the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. You’ll also have access to the innovative campus of Cornell Tech in New York City—particularly relevant to students focused on technology and information management. 

Attending Cornell also means you’ll call Ithaca, NY, home for about five years. Our eclectic downtown is full of eateries, shops, activities, and all of the amenities you’d need for everyday life. When you’re not in class or studying, you can explore all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

PhD in Management FAQ: What You Need to Know

Before you apply to a research-focused graduate program, you’re likely to want to do some deep research of your own. For instance, how does a fully funded PhD in Management work? What’s the typical completion time?

We have a robust Frequently Asked Questions section to help you learn more about our program, the admissions process, and dissertation requirements. For our international applicants, you’ll also find specific details about earning your PhD in Management.

May I speak to someone about my interest in the program and visit?

You are welcome to reach out to any professor with whom you see a good research fit. Our website also has a wealth of information about the program.

Is an interview part of the process?

We offer interviews only to a few applicants after their first screening.

May I talk to a professor or advisor?

You are welcome to contact any professor with whom you see a research match. Faculty are more likely to respond to specific research queries.

I have questions; may I write to this program email address?

Yes. Our response time will vary. We are not able to answer detailed questions that are better assessed by faculty during the application process.

May I schedule a campus tour?

Admissions does not offer campus tours for PhD program applicants. However, you may arrange an appointment with a faculty member.

Fraud alert – beware of third-party post-doc scams.

Cornell University recently has been made aware of fraudulent activity targeting overseas students and researchers, including at least one third party website falsely stating that it is offering a postdoctoral or visiting scholar program in association with Cornell. These scams, which may seek to obtain money and/or personal details from interested applicants, are fraudulent. 

Cornell wishes to warn the public about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of Cornell, and/or its officials. Please be advised that: 

• Cornell does not, nor has it, worked in collaboration with third-party companies or organizations to offer postdoctoral or research certificate programs.
• Third parties do not collect tuition or fees on behalf of Cornell.
• Cornell does not work with or endorse such organizations including, but not limited to, Shanghai Lufei Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 上海璐斐教育科技有限公司) and Shenzhen Guoyan Era Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 深圳市国研时代教育科技有限公司).

Cornell’s postdoctoral positions are listed on the Academic Career Opportunities website and postdoctoral fellowship programs are available for viewing. If you suspect a third party of falsely advertising a Cornell program, please notify [email protected]. Victims of such scams may also report them to their local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Start the Application Process Today

Ready to apply to our highly selective, fully funded PhD in Management? We look forward to learning more about you and your research goals. Start the application process today at the Cornell Graduate Admissions website. [You’ll first need to register for an account or log in to an existing one.]

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Stanford GSB PhD Program

Discover a focus and intensity greater than you may have thought possible. As a PhD student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, you will be inspired and challenged to explore novel ideas and complex questions.

Fall 2025 applications  are now open. The application deadline is December 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST.

Become an Outstanding Scholar

Our PhD Program is designed to develop outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching at leading academic institutions throughout the world. You will embark on a challenging and meaningful experience, focusing your academic study in one of seven distinct fields within the PhD degree program.

Is a PhD Right for You?

Strong PhD candidates are full of ideas and curiosity, with a passion and aptitude for research. If you’re prepared to embark on a rigorous career in research and develop your full potential, we invite you to explore the possibilities of a PhD in business. Admitted students receive full fellowships for their doctoral studies.

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Gain valuable research experience and training in a two-year, pre-doctoral opportunity at Stanford University.

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Leaders who bring out the best in others.

Developing the next generation of business scholars

Fuqua's PhD Program in Business Administration (CIP 52.1399, STEM eligible) prepares candidates for research and teaching careers at leading educational institutions and for careers where advanced research and analytical capabilities are needed.

At Fuqua, you'll develop close working relationships with leading scholars in your field in a stimulating and collaborative learning environment. We encourage strong collaborations between students and faculty, both within your academic area and across different areas, in order to foster the groundbreaking interdisciplinary research we're known for.

Academic Experience

Our PhD program focuses on three critical development areas to prepare you for your career:

• Independent inquiry
• Competence in research methodology
• Communication of research results

From the start, you'll be introduced to rigorous coursework and the research activities across our faculty and your PhD student peers.

Our Faculty

In our PhD degree program, you'll work with our world-renowned faculty who are recognized for excellence in both teaching and research, and for their accessibility across degree programs.

Program Requirements

The PhD in Business Administration is a degree of the Graduate School of Duke University and follows the degree requirements set by Duke's Graduate School. In general, the PhD program requires an average of 5 years to complete. After you and a faculty member in your academic area determine your specific study program, according to your interests and goals, you'll be required to:

• Gain expertise in your area of special interest through your coursework and independent study
• Complete a preliminary qualifiying exam in this area of study by the third year of residence, or earlier
• Defend your dissertation successfully

How to Apply

If you have any questions about Fuqua's PhD programs, please contact our PhD Program Office +1 919.660.7862 or by email . Applications for the PhD program can be found online on the Duke Graduate School website . The application deadline is December 16.

Admission is based on both merit and on a competitive basis. On average, each academic area matriculates 2-3 students each year. The acceptance rate ranges between 2% and 8% across the areas.

Recent PhD Placements

Oliver Binz  - Accounting

• The Information Content of Corporate Earnings: Evidence from the Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Journal of Accounting Research, 2022
• Firms’ Response to Macroeconomic Estimation Errors Journal of Accounting and Economics, 2022
• Managerial Response to Macroeconomic Uncertainty: Implications for Firm Profitability The Accounting Review, 2022

Gregory Burke  - Accounting

• SEC Rule 14a-8 Shareholder Proposals: No-Action Requests, Determinants, and the Role of SEC Staff   Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 2023

Matt Kubic  - Accounting

• Regulator Continuity and Decision-Making Quality: Evidence from SEC Comment Letters The Accounting Review, forthcoming
• State Sponsors of Terrorism Disclosure and SEC Financial Reporting Oversight Journal of Accounting and Economics, 2021
• Examining the Examiners: SEC Error Detection Rates and Human Capital Allocation The Accounting Review, 2021
• Time to Get It Right: An Examination of Post-Acquisition Fair Value Adjustments Journal of Financial Reporting, 2021

Chen Chen  - Decision Sciences

• Dynamic Pricing of Relocating Resources in Large Networks Management Science, 2021

Mingliu Chen  - Decision Sciences

• Optimal Monitoring Schedule in Dynamic Contracts Operations Research, 2020

Yan Chen  - Decision Sciences

• Society of Agents: Regret Bounds of Concurrent Thompson Sampling NeurIPS 2022, accepted

Huseyin Gurkan  - Decision Sciences

• Informing the Public About a Pandemic Management Science, 2021
• Contracting, Pricing, and Data Collection Under the AI Flywheel Effect Management Science, 2022
• Multistage Intermediation in Display Advertising Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 2020

Simiao Jiao - Decision Sciences

• LU decomposition and Toeplitz decomposition of a neural network with Yucong Liu and Lek-Heng Lim Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis Volume 68

Cagin Uru  - Decision Sciences

• Sequential Search with Acquisition Uncertainty Management Science, forthcoming
• Sequential Search with Acquisition Uncertainty By David B. Brown and Cagin Uru Management Science

Sophie Yu  - Decision Sciences

• Testing Correlation of Unlabeled Random Graphs Annals of Applied Probability, forthcoming
• Testing Network Correlation Efficiently via Counting Trees Annals of Statistics, accepted
• Settling the Sharp Reconstruction Thresholds of Random Graph Matching IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, 2022

Jingwei Zhang  - Decision Sciences

• On the Strength of Relaxations of Weakly Coupled Stochastic Dynamic Programs Operations Research, forthcoming
• Dynamic Programs with Shared Resources and Signals: Dynamic Fluid Policies and Asymptotic Optimality Operations Research, forthcoming

Hanjing Zhu - Decision Sciences

• One-Pass SGD in Over-Parametrized Two-Layer Neural Network AISTATS, 2021

Rafael Alves  - Finance

• Forecasting Large Realized Covariance Matrices: The Benefits of Factor Models and Shrinkage Research Policy, 2022

John Barry  - Finance

• Corporate Flexibility in a Time of Crisis Journal of Financial Economics, 2022

Hao Pang  - Finance

• Common shocks in stocks and bonds Journal of Financial Economics, 2022
• Contagion in a network of heterogeneous banks Journal of Banking and Finance, 2021

Danbee Chon  - Management & Organizations

• Disentangling the Process and Content of Self-Awareness: a Review, Critical Assessment, and Synthesis Academy of Management Annals, 2021

Sean Fath  - Management & Organizations

• Encouraging Self-Blinding in Hiring Behavioral Science and Policy, forthcoming
• How Reflecting on Experiences of Disadvantage Can Lead White Men to Perceive Racial Privilege Harvard Business Review, forthcoming
• Blinding Curiosity: Exploring Preferences for “Blinding” One’s Own Judgment Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2022
• Self-Views of Disadvantage and Success Impact Perceptions of Privilege Among White Men Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2022
• Why Putting on Blinders Can Help Us See More Clearly MIT Sloan Management Review, 2021
• The Highs and Lows of Hierarchy in Multiteam Systems Academy of Management Journal, 2021
• Signaling Creative Genius: How Perceived Social Connectedness Influences Judgments of Creative Potential Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 2021

Carman W Fowler  - Management & Organizations

• Seen and Not Seen: How People Judge Ambiguous Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, 2022

Anyi Ma  - Management & Organizations

• On the Mutual Constitution of Person and Culture: Examining the Link Between Perceived Control and Cultural Tightness-Looseness Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, forthcoming
• Support for Increasing Low Wage Workers’ Compensation: The Role of Fixed-Growth Mindsets about Intelligence Journal of Experimental Psychology, forthcoming
• Reconciling Female Agentic Advantage and Disadvantage with the CADDIS Measure of Agency Journal of Applied Psychology, 2022
• Exploring Perceptions of Disadvantage and Success as Interwoven Antecedents of White Privilege Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2022

Jessica Paek - Management & Organizations

• Congratulations, So Happy for You! Promotion Motivation Predicts Social Support for Positive Events Motivation Science, 2022
• Tying the Value of Goals to Social Class Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2023
• The Andrew Carnegie Effect: Legacy motives increase the intergenerational allocation of wealth to collective causes Social Psychological and Personality Science, forthcoming

Rebecca Ponce de Leon  - Management & Organizations

• “Invisible” Discrimination: Divergent Outcomes for the Non-Prototypicality of Black Women Academy of Management Journal, 2022
• “They’re Everywhere!”: Symbolically Threatening Groups Seem More Pervasive than Non-Threatening Groups Psychological Science, 2022
• Double Jeopardy or Intersectional Invisibility? Reconciling (Seemingly) Opposing Perspectives Research on Social Issues in Management: The Future of Scholarship on Race in Organizations, forthcoming
• Ironic Egalitarianism: When Hierarchy-Attenuating Motives Increase Hierarchy-Enhancing Beliefs Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2021

Sara Wingrove  - Management & Organizations

• Interpersonal Consequences of Conveying Goal Ambition Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, forthcoming
• Scientific Skepticism and Inequality: Political and Ideological Roots Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 2020

Rodrigo Dias  - Marketing

• Spending and Happiness: The Role of Perceived Financial Constraints Journal of Consumer Research, 2022
• Aha over Haha: Brands Benefit More from Being Clever than from Being Funny Journal of Consumer Psychology, 2022

Holly Howe  - Marketing

• Aha vs. Haha: Brand Benefit More from Being Clever than from Being Funny Journal of Consumer Psychology, 2022
• Open Science Online Grocery: A Tool for Studying Choice Context and Food Choice Journal of the Association of Consumer Research, 2022
• Being There without Being There: Gifts Compensate for Lack of In-Person Support Psychology and Marketing, 2022
• Therapeutic Cannabis Use in Kidney Disease: A Survey of Canadian Nephrologists Kidney Medicine, 2022
• Associations Between Resistance Training Motivation, Behaviour and Strength International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2021
• Body Image and Voluntary Gaze Behaviors Towards Physique-Salient Images International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
• The Shifting Perspectives Study Protocol: Cognitive Remediation Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment to Family Based Treatment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa Contemporary Clinical Trials, 2021
• Anger Damns the Innocent: The Paradox of Anger in False Accusations of Wrongdoing Psychological Science, 2021

Nah Lee  - Marketing

• Vertical versus Horizontal Variance in Online Reviews and Their Impact on Demand Journal of Marketing Research, accepted

Demilade Oba  - Marketing

• How communication mediums shape the message Journal of Consumer Psychology, 2023

Siddharth Prusty  - Marketing

• Robust Importance Weighting for Covariate Shift Proceedings of the Twenty Third International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Statistics, 2020

Jacqueline Rifkin  - Marketing

• Penny for Your Preferences: Leveraging Self-Expression to Encourage Small Prosocial Gifts Journal of Marketing, 2020
• How Nonconsumption Can Turn Ordinary Items into Perceived Treasures Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, 2021

Kelley Gullo Wight  - Marketing

• Social Relationships and Consumer Behavior  APA Handbook of Consumer Psychology, 2022
• Secret Consumer Behaviors in Close Relationships Journal of Consumer Psychology, forthcoming

Lingrui Zhou  - Marketing

• Befriending the Enemy: The Effects of Observing Brand-to-Brand Praise on Consumer Evaluations and Choices Journal of Marketing, 2022
• Better to Decide Together: Shared Consumer Decision Making, Power, and Relationship Satisfaction Journal of Consumer Psychology, 2021

Yuan-Mao Kao  - Operations Management

• Impact of Information Asymmetry and Limited Production Capacity on Business Interruption Insurance Management Science, 2022

Chenghuai Li - Operations Management

• The Blockchain Newsvendor: Value of Freshness Transparency and Smart Contracts N. Bora Keskin, Chenghuai Li, Jeannette Song Management Science, forthcoming

Yuexing Li  - Operations Management

• Data-driven Dynamic Pricing and Ordering with Perishable Inventory in a Changing Environment Management Science, 2022

Chen-An Lin  - Operations Management

• Wait Time–Based Pricing for Queues with Customer-Chosen Service Times Management Science, 2022

James Scott - Operations Management

• A normal fan projection algorithm for low-rank optimization Scott, J.R., Geunes, J. Mathematical Programming (2024)

Ali Kaan Tuna  - Operations Management

• Sustainability Implications of Supply Chain Responsiveness Research Policy, 2022

Divya Sebastian  - Strategy

• Invention value, inventive capability and the large firm advantage By Ashish Arora, Wesley M Cohen, and Honggi Lee Research Policy, 2023

Lia Sheer  - Strategy

• Sitting on the Fence: Integrating the Two Worlds of Scientific Discovery and Invention within the Firm Research Policy, 2022
• Knowledge Spillovers and Corporate Investment in Scientific Research American Economic Review, 2021
•  Matching Patents to Compustat Firms, 1980-2015: Dynamic Reassignment, Name Changes, and Ownership Structures Research Policy, 2021
• FARS Midyear Meeting Outstanding Reviewer Award 2022
• EAR Conference Best Discussant Award 2021

Matthew Kubic  - Accounting

• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2019-2020

Ayoub Amil  - Decision Sciences

• RMP Jeff McGill Student Paper Prize (2022), Finalist  - Multi-Item Order Fulfillment Revisited: LP Formulation and Prophet Inequality

Irem Nur Keskin - Decision Sciences

• 2024 POMS College of Supply Chain Management Best Student Paper Competition, Honorable Mention
• INFORMS M&SOM Student Paper Award (2023), Second Place
• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2022-2023
• INFORMS 2022, George Nicholson Student Paper Competition, Finalist

Taha Ahsin  - Finance

• MFA Doctoral Symposium (2022), Finalist
• SFA Doctoral Student Paper Runners-Up Award (2022)

Jing Huang  - Finance

• European Finance Association Best Conference Paper Prize 2021 for  Open Banking: Credit Market Competition when Borrowers Own the Data
• Western Finance Association Best Paper in FinTech 2022, for "Fintech Expansion"

YoungJun Song  - Finance

• Most Influential Faculty Award
• Selected for AOM Best Paper Proceedings (top 10% of accepted papers)

Xiaoran Li - Management & Organizations

• Academy of Management (AOM) OB Division Best Reviewer Award 2024
• Lepage Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Faculty Award
• Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Outstanding Dissertation Award 2020

Jessica Paek  - Management & Organizations

• Lim Kim San Fellowship at Singapore Management University 2022
• Kenan Institute for Ethics Graduate Fellowship 2021–2022
• Best Theoretical/Empirical Paper Award, Academy of Management Meeting, Conflict Management Division 2021
• Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity Graduate Student Scholarship 2021
• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2021-2022
• University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Advancing Research and Creativity Grant 2022
• Winner, INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Competition 2021

Jessica Reif  - Management & Organizations

• Teaching on Purpose Fellowship, Kenan Institute for Ethics (2024)
• Best Student Poster Award, Honorable Mention - Society for Judgment and Decision Making (2022)
• JCR Ferber Award
• MSI Alden-Clayton Dissertation Proposal Competition (Honorable Mention)
• AMA CBSig Rising Star Award (2023)
• AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium Fellow
• AMA CBSig Rising Star Award
• AMA Mathew Joseph Emerging Scholar Award
• SCP 2023 Best Competitive Paper Finalist
• AMA Sheth Consortium Fellow 2020
• Society of Consumer Psychology, Best Poster Award - Beyond Persuasion: Developing a Framework of Communication Patterns in Joint Decision-Making
• Co-Principal Investigator, The Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business Research Grant 2022
• Best Talk Award 2022, Society for Consumer Psychology Conference (Interpersonal Relations & Group Processes Track)
• Early Career Faculty Award 2021, University of Missouri-Kansas City Emeritus College

Boya Xu - Marketing

• 2024 ASA Statistics in Marketing Doctoral Dissertation Research Award Finalist
• AMA Sheth Consortium Fellow 2023
• Co-Principal Investigator, NET Institute Research Grant 2023
• INFORMS Marketing Science Doctoral Consortium Fellow, 2021, 2023

Chenghuai Li  - Operations Management

• 2023 POMS College of Sustainable Operations Early-stage Doctoral Student Award
• 2023 POMS-HK Best Student Paper Competition, Second Place
• 2023 INFORMS Minority Issues Forum Poster Competition , Honorable Mention
• 2022 INFORMS OR/MS Tomorrow Mini-Poster Competition, Honorable Mention
• 2022 YinzOR Conference Flash Talk Competiton , Fan Favorite Award
• 2022 Winner, Best Paper Competition, Digital Supply Chain and Supplier Diversity Conference
• INFORMS Data Mining Best Paper Competition, Winner 2020 - Data-driven Clustering and Feature-based Retail Electricity Pricing with Smart Meters
• College of Sustainable Operations Student Paper Award, Honorable Mention 2021 - Wait Time Based Pricing for Queues with Customer-Chosen Service Times

Larisa Cioaca - Strategy

• 2024-2025 Katherine G. Stern Fellowship, Duke University Graduate School
• 2024 Junior Fellow, Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) at George Mason University
• Recipient of the Duke India Initiative Grant ($2020)
• Duke Graduate School Bass Instructional Fellow
• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2020-2021

What areas of study do you offer?

We have study concentrations in the following areas: Accounting, Decision Sciences, Finance, Marketing, Management and Organizations, Operations Management and Strategy.

Could you evaluate my chances of admissions to the program?

Please be advised, we cannot offer assessment of candidacy to applicants or provide feedback to re-applicants. The admission decision is made by faculty in each area and awarded on a competitive basis, after evaluating all applications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Do you have online or part time options for your degree program?

No, online or part time options are not available for our doctoral program.

Do you have to be in residence during the program?

Students are required to be in residence during their coursework (2-3 years) and are highly encouraged to remain in residence for the remainder of the program. On average, students complete the program in 5 years.

I have a graduate degree. Could I be exempt from the GRE/GMAT test requirement?

The GMAT or GRE is required for admission to the Business Administration Program. The GMAT or GRE cannot be waived under any circumstance.

Is there a minimum score for GMAT or GRE?

There is no minimum score requirement, although successful applicants tend to have competitive scores.

If I have an MBA degree, will that make a difference?

Some students have an MBA or another master's degree before entering the program. However, an MBA or another master's degree is not required for admissions.

Is work experience required?

No, it is not required.

Are interviews required as part of the admissions process?

No, they are not required, although some areas may choose to conduct preliminary interviews prior to final admission decisions.

How many recommendation letters are required?

Three recommendation letters are required.

What financial assistance is available for doctoral students?

Fuqua offers fellowships to all doctoral students, including international students. This fellowship pays for tuition, a competitive stipend for living expenses, and single person health fees. The fellowship is renewable for up to five years of doctoral education, conditional on good academic standing in the program. Additional funding in the form of research and teaching assistantships is also available to PhD students. For information about financial aid, please see  https://gradschool.duke.edu/financial-support .

Your admission to the PhD program will include stipends, tuition and registration, and health fees for up to ten semesters, provided you are making satisfactory progress in the program.  Other forms of financial assistance include:

• Desktop computer
• Support for approved academic travel
• Assistance in seeking funding from the Graduate School and outside sources

Teaching and research assistantships are available for supplementary funding.  For additional information about financial aid, please see  https://gradschool.duke.edu/financial-support .

Can I visit the Fuqua School of Business?

The PhD office is unable to offer school tours or individual meetings with Fuqua faculty before the pre-admit season begins. Contacting faculty prior to application submission is not necessary. Due to the volume of inquiries, faculty members regret that they are unable to respond to all inquiries. Prospective students are encouraged to learn about  faculty research .

Do you have a resource guide for Duke and the greater Durham area?

Duke Graduate School and the Emerging Leaders Institute  have surveyed current students and created  The Professional's Guide to Duke and Durham  to answer common questions for incoming students.

Duke's Graduate School

The answers to the following frequently asked questions can be found at the  Duke's Graduate School  general webpage:

• How do I apply to the PhD Program?
• Do I need to provide TOEFLs or IELTS scores?
• What is the minimum ESL-related score?
• If I have an admissions question, who do I contact?
• How much is the application fee?
• Are official documents required during the application review process?
• My transcript is not in English, do I need to provide a translation?
• What if I retake the GRE or GMAT, which score is considered?
• How can I check the status of my application?

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PhD Program in Business Administration

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Fields of Study

Get a solid foundation in the tools of accounting research.

Decision Sciences

Help organizations make better decisions.

Push the frontiers of research in financial economics.

Management and Organizations

Understand organizations from multiple perspectives.

Among the most published and cited marketing faculties in the world.

Operations Management

Think conceptually, carefully and creatively about operations issues.

Innovation, entrepreneurship, organizations, and business and public policy.

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Which program is right for you?

Through intellectual rigor and experiential learning, this full-time, two-year MBA program develops leaders who make a difference in the world.

Earn your MBA and SM in engineering with this transformative two-year program.

A rigorous, hands-on program that prepares adaptive problem solvers for premier finance careers.

A 12-month program focused on applying the tools of modern data science, optimization and machine learning to solve real-world business problems.

Combine an international MBA with a deep dive into management science. A special opportunity for partner and affiliate schools only.

A doctoral program that produces outstanding scholars who are leading in their fields of research.

Bring a business perspective to your technical and quantitative expertise with a bachelor’s degree in management, business analytics, or finance.

Apply now and work for two to five years. We'll save you a seat in our MBA class when you're ready to come back to campus for your degree.

Executive Programs

The 20-month program teaches the science of management to mid-career leaders who want to move from success to significance.

A full-time MBA program for mid-career leaders eager to dedicate one year of discovery for a lifetime of impact.

A joint program for mid-career professionals that integrates engineering and systems thinking. Earn your master’s degree in engineering and management.

Non-degree programs for senior executives and high-potential managers.

A non-degree, customizable program for mid-career professionals.

PhD Program

MIT Sloan PhD Program graduates are leaders in their fields, conducting research with global impact on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous: MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

Behavioral & Policy Sciences

Economic Sociology

Institute for Work & Employment Research

Organization Studies

Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management

Economics, Finance & Accounting

Accounting  

Management Science

Information Technology

System Dynamics  

Those interested in a PhD in Operations Research should visit the  Operations Research Center .

What We Seek

The MIT Sloan PhD Program looks for a small number of people who will successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

Read about our admissions process and requirements

Program Structure

Coursework PhD students fulfill their coursework and methodology requirements by taking advantage of the more than 150 subjects offered at MIT Sloan — in addition to hundreds more offered across MIT. Students may also avail themselves of courses at other local universities. Course selection is made under the guidance of faculty in the student's research group.

Master’s Thesis In addition to taking elective classes, students in the second or third year of the program are expected to complete their first major research paper which will be a master’s thesis, earning them an SM in Management Research.

General Examinations The single most important hurdle in the PhD experience at MIT Sloan is the General Examinations. The exact form of these exams can vary according to the faculty and students involved, but they always involve written and oral parts given by the area faculty covering all of the relevant material.

Dissertation After students complete the General Examinations, the stage is set for them to begin work on a dissertation or thesis, the most unstructured and difficult part of doctoral studies. Students must choose a topic, define it to the satisfaction of a faculty committee, investigate it thoroughly (including gathering data at field sites), and write the dissertation.

Dissertations typically take one of two forms, either book-style chapters or separate essays. They are usually completed within two to three years of passing the General Examinations. The final step before achieving the doctorate is a public defense seminar, which is open to the entire MIT Sloan community.

MBA Scholarships That Help Pay for School

There are many opportunities for scholarships, fellowships and other sources of money that you don't have to repay.

MBA Scholarships

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Most universities with business schools offer in-house scholarships; some also provide a list of external sources of aid to pay for school.

Multiple scholarships, fellowships and grants are available for students enrolling in a Master of Business Administration program. Since these funds do not need to be repaid, they are basically free money to help pay for your degree.

Some awards are national while others are college-specific. Some are merit-based, often depending on GMAT scores , while others are for minorities. The amounts vary, and some even offer a stipend.

Sam Weeks, an MBA admissions consultant, says that although lenders tend to be happy to finance MBAs, “a scholarship allows you to be more flexible because you don’t have that debt to pay back.”

Without an MBA scholarship, business majors whose hearts were leading them toward social impact or entrepreneurship may get forced into careers like management consulting or investment banking, Weeks says, adding that "you can’t go out and start your own business if you are $200,000 in debt. The scholarship enables them to follow more interesting post-MBA career paths.”

Here are some sources of scholarships and other funding for an MBA that don't have to be repaid.

National Sources

Military mba merit scholarship.

Veterans and active members of the military who are U.S. residents may apply for the Military MBA Merit Scholarship . The scholarship is offered to attend one of 27 partner schools throughout the U.S., and award amounts vary.

A bachelor’s degree and a record of military service are required, along with other application materials, and demonstrated leadership is a plus. Applicants cannot be already in an MBA program or a graduate of one.

Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowships

First-year MBA students seeking a summer associate position at the multinational investment bank can apply for the Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship . The program is geared toward students interested in investment banking or private wealth management at Goldman.

Recipients receive $35,000 plus a summer associate salary. Upon successful completion of that summer internship and acceptance of a full-time offer at Goldman, fellows receive an additional $40,000 and possibly a full-time associate signing bonus.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

This program fully funds up to three years of graduate study at Stanford University in California. To qualify, applicants must complete the MBA application for Stanford's Graduate School of Business and file a separate Knight-Hennessy Scholarship application. Instructions for the scholarship application are on the program's website .

National Black MBA Association

This professional organization, which has a membership level for undergraduate and grad students, offers MBA scholarships to qualifying members who are U.S. citizens. Recipients attend a partner university, and additional award criteria, deadlines and amounts may vary.

College-Specific MBA Scholarships

Most universities with business schools offer in-house scholarships; some also provide a list of external sources of aid to pay for school, experts note.

For example, the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School are among schools that offer scholarships, fellowships and stipends in varying amounts for academic achievement, including to specific populations such as university alumni, women, state residents, veterans and international students.

Weeks advises applicants from traditional backgrounds to aim for a GMAT score above the class average. “All schools publish their class averages. When you apply to business school you submit your application, and you receive your scholarship offers either immediately or within a few weeks if your profile is strong."

However, what applicants tend to not know is that "there is a chance you can go back to the school and negotiate a scholarship,” Weeks says, giving the following scenario: “If you receive offers from two great schools, one of them with a nice scholarship and one with no scholarship, we work with our clients to tell the school with no scholarship, ‘Hey, I have an offer from another top school with a scholarship, but I’d like to join you guys. Are there any other scholarships that I’m eligible for to help close that difference in cost?’”

Applicants are often reluctant to do this because they don’t want to seem pushy, he says. But remember that you are applying to business school, and "good negotiations are part of the process,” he says, stressing that politeness is key.

Weeks also says a one-time scholarship given at the start of your program is not always the end, since sometimes you can apply for scholarships during your first year of school to cover your second year.

Smaller MBA Scholarships

Experts also encourage prospective MBA students to go for smaller scholarships, which can add up. They sometimes are offered by departments within a business school.

“As part of your MBA application, most schools will consider you for a host of merit scholarships or fellowships,” says Candy Lee LaBalle, an MBA application consultant and owner of LaBalle Admissions. “Often all you need to do to be considered is click a box that says, ‘I would like to be considered.’”

A merit scholarship is "based on the strength, or merit, of your application," LaBalle explains. "So, the stronger your profile, the higher your chances to secure one of these. This is one reason to push as hard as you can for a top test score, either GMAT or GRE . It is a nice surprise when you get an admit from a school that includes a hefty scholarship award.”

Some schools consider applicants for scholarships if they write an additional essay as part of the application process.

“Definitely write these essays and give them as much care and consideration as you do to your general application essays,” LaBalle advises.

She says there are also many private scholarships available, although they can be difficult to track down because many are offered by small organizations and target specific demographic groups. She says one comprehensive listing of outside funding is curated by UCLA's Anderson School of Management .

"Don’t limit yourself to just one scholarship," she says. "Apply for as many relevant scholarships as possible. Remember that even smaller scholarships can add up and contribute to your overall funding.”

Some countries offer scholarships for their citizens that will cover full tuition, LaBalle adds, such as Spain's La Caixa and Indonesia’s Endowment Fund for Education.

More Tips For MBA Scholarship Seekers

Experts suggest paying careful attention to rules when applying for scholarships.

“Some scholarships, such as those from Fulbright , must be applied for well before you apply to an MBA," LaBalle says. "Others, you apply after you are admitted. Websites like Scholarships 360 and GoGrad provide comprehensive lists of MBA scholarships along with application details."

Keep track of application deadlines, required documents and follow-up steps so that your scholarship applications are complete and submitted before deadlines, LaBalle suggests.

Weeks, who says he helped clients win more than $2.5 million in scholarships in 2023, cautions that a scholarship from the school is seldom awarded based just on the application essay.

“Your whole application has to be good,” he says. “If you have a good profile overall – good GMAT score, good undergrad GPA, good work experience – you are more likely to get a scholarship on the basis that the school wants you to join.”

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Financing your MBA Degree Scholarships and Resources to Cut Your Grad School Costs

Prospective Master of Business Administration (MBA) students typically pursue a graduate education to improve their career outcomes: develop specialized management knowledge and skills, improve job opportunities and increase their salary potential. However, as tuition costs and economic expenses continue to increase, many potential students can be discouraged by the high costs associated with a graduate degree.

But financing an MBA is not an impossible task — scholarships are an excellent avenue to alleviate costs associated with a graduate degree. In this guide, search various types of scholarships available to MBA students including women, minorities and veterans, find tips for creating a standout application and review additional scholarship resources.

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Regardless of gender, race or financial need, external scholarships are available to students applying to business school. These scholarships are typically sponsored by non-government organizations, such as businesses, foundations and associations, individual donors, or community agencies. Each business school has regulations on how general MBA scholarships can be applied to tuition and related costs, such as books or technology fees. Below are some examples of general MBA graduate scholarships.

FEMC Richard Metzler Scholarship

Intended for students who exemplify a commitment to the management consulting profession. Sponsored by the Foundation for Excellence in Management Consulting.

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time graduate student who is pursuing an advanced degree and intends a career in state or local government finance.

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

For full- or part-time upper division or graduate students studying in one of several finance-related areas including business administration, and who belong to one of a number of minority groups.

National Academy of Human Resources Graduate Scholarship

Candidates must be enrolled in a master's degree program with an emphasis on human relations or a human relations-related subject, such as business. Must be a Society for Human Resource Management member.

Hubshout Internet Marketing Scholarship

Scholarships awarded twice annually to applicant with at least one year of college and a demonstrated passion for internet marketing.

Paul Hagelbarger Memorial Scholarship Fund

Sponsored by the Alaska Society of CPAs. Scholarships awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial need and an intent to practice public accounting in Alaska.

Wiley CPAexcel Scholarship

Candidate must be a full- or part-time student college student taking at least on accounting course. In addition to the $2,500, winner receives the Wiley CPAexcell Gold CPA review course.

New Hampshire Society of Public Accounts (NHSPA) Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and New Hampshire resident. Graduate student applicants must be pursuing a degree in accounting or business.

Golden Key International Honour Society Graduate Scholar Award

Candidate must be undergraduate senior about to graduate or a current graduate student, as well as a Golden Key Honor Society member with demonstrated academic achievement and community service.

Lance Surety's $1,500 College Scholarship

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at an accredited institution in the United States. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on one of a number of subject areas, including mortgage brokerage.

LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship

Open to students of all majors who previously or currently own a lawn care business or plan to start one after graduation. A 500 to 700-word essay submission is required.

InfoParrot Scholarship of Academic Excellence

Application requires the submission of a 1,000 to 1,600-word essay. Scholarships are renewable one time.

Mutual of Omaha Sales and Marketing Student Scholarship

Candidates must be currently enrolled and working toward a bachelor's or master's degree with an interest in a future in sales or marketing. Co-sponsored by AfterCollege.com.

AfterCollege Business Student Scholarship

Eligible candidates must be working toward a degree in a business-related field, such as business administration. Applicant must be a U.S. resident and a registered member of AfterCollege.com.

California Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation Scholarships

Students must be enrolled in a California college or university for professions centered on a real estate related career such as finance or management.

Carl W. Christiansen Scholarship

Open to undergraduate and graduate students residing in Rhode Island and an expressed interest in public accounting during their undergraduate or graduate years in college.

Elliott C. Roberts Scholarship

This scholarship is open to second year graduate students pursuing a degree in healthcare administration or comparable field (MBA included). Sponsored by the Institute for Diversity in Health Management.

Transamerica Leaders in Healthcare Scholarship

Available to first and second year graduate students majoring in healthcare administration or related field (including MBA). Candidates must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service.

Union Plus Scholarship Program

Applicants must be current or retired members, or spouses or dependant children, of a union participating an any Union Plus program.

AICP Scholarship Program

Graduate candidates must have a declared major in a business-related field and have a GPA of 3.0 or better at the time of application.

QS Leadership Scholarship

Candidates must attend a QS World Grad School Tour fair and complete the QS Graduate Applicant Survey, as well as submit a 750-word essay on a designated topic.

AKA Graduate Scholarships

Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha. Both merit-based and financial-based scholarships are available. Candidates need not be AKA members and scholarships are open to both men and women.

Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate school business administration program. Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, however membership in the DAR is not required.

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

Graduate applicants must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or closely-related profession.

Research confirms that women are underrepresented in both business and MBA programs. They only account for 41% of GMAT test takers, according to the Graduate Management Council and only 46% of MBA graduates according to the National Center for Education Statistics. For women, earning an MBA can be a key to unlocking career success and leveling the playing field in senior leadership positions. There are MBA scholarships and grants specifically designed to support the graduate education of women and foster their career advancement. Find out more about these scholarships.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants

Grants made to provide assistance to women making a change of career, seeking advancement in a current career or reentering the workforce.

Chicana / Latina Foundation Scholarship Program

Offered to women of Chicana/Latina heritage who are enrolled in a college or university program in one of 13 Northern California counties.

Samuel Schulman Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be a single mother entering or continuing in school to earn a marketable skill. Must be a resident and attending a college or university in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange or Riverside counties in California.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship

Candidates must be currently attending a graduate school program in the United States or Canada. However, scholarships are open to citizens or permanent residents of countries outside of the U.S. and Canada.

Cheryl A. Ruggiero Scholarship

Must be a current Rhode Island resident to be eligible. Open to women accounting students, undergraduate or graduate, interested in pursuing a career in public accounting.

Cronk Opportunity Scholarship for Lutheran Laywomen

Requirements include membership in Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Applicant must have experienced some interruption in education of two years or more since high school.

Financial Women's Association (FWA) Graduate Scholars

Five merit-based scholarships are awarded annually to women pursuing MBAs at Columbia Business School, Fordham University Graduate School of Business, Bernard M. Baruch College Zicklin School of Business and NYU Stern School of Business.

Forte Fellows Program

Participating schools determine who will represent them as Forte Fellows. Candidates should exhibit exemplary leadership and commitment to women and girls through mentorship and community involvement.

Jane M. Klauseman Women in Business Scholarship

Sponsored by Zonta International, a global organization empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Open to women pursuing a business or business-related degree and living or studying in a Zonta region/district.

Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)

Applicant must be a woman who is a direct survivor of intimate partner abuse. Special consideration is given to women who are interested in using their education to further the rights and options of women and girls.

The Dodell Women’s Empowerment Scholarship

Must attend a college or university located in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura or Riverside county in California. Open to women who are re-entering or continuing in school to learn a marketable skill.

Amelia Kemp Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and have experienced an interruption in education for two years or more since high school.

General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts Memorial Education Fund Fellowship

Limited to graduate students studying physical therapy or marketing who are residents of Massachusetts.

Women in Logistics Scholarship

Limited to students pursuing a degree in logistics or supply chain management at an institution in the San Francisco Bay Area. Candidates must submit an essay explaining their interest in logistics or supply chain management.

AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships

Business administration applicant must be a woman of color applying for second year of study only. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women.

WGA Mary Macey Scholarship Award

Graduate applicants must currently work, and be planning a career, in the independent grocery industry.

Scholarships4Moms Scholarship

Open to U.S. students only wishing to pursue higher education. Award made on a random basis from among registered applicants.

Z-NEF General Graduate Scholarship

Awarded to a woman working on a professional, master's or doctoral degree, or working in a post-doctoral program. Award is for full-time study for one academic year.

Nancy B. Woolridge McGee Graduate Fellowship

Available to Zeta Phi Beta sorority members pursuing a professional or graduate degree and demonstrating scholarly distinction or unusual ability in her chosen field.

Financial Women International Scholarship

Candidates must be female, a resident of Hawaii and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must be able to show financial need and be of good moral character.

Young Women's Alliance Foundation Higher Education Scholarship

Available to women who are enrolled in a graduate degree program at a Central Texas university. Awarded on the basis of commitment to community service, leadership, financial need and academic achievement.

Angela Dipietro Women in Business Scholarship

Available to any female student with an interest in business or entrepreneurship demonstrated by past or present volunteer, professional and educational experiences.

The Graduate Management Council reports only 33% of GMAT test takers in 2014 were minorities: African American (8%); American Indian/Alaskan Native/Pacific Islander (1%); Asian American (12%); Hispanic (7%); and Multiracial/Multiethnic (5%). Completing an MBA can create opportunities for minorities to own a business (according to SBA, slightly more than 14% of businesses are owned by minorities) or move into the C-suite. In order to promote greater representation in the business world, scholarships have been created specifically for minorities to fund their graduate education. Learn more about MBA scholarships for minorities below.

National Black MBA Association Graduate Scholarship

For students pursuing careers in business, academia and related professions. Must be a member of the NBMBAA to be eligible.

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Merit-based award that supports 30 students annually. Must be child of naturalized citizens or be a permanent resident or naturalized citizen on his or her own.

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent and a graduate student at a college or university in the United States. Available to full-time student only.

Toigo MBA Fellowship

For students of one of a variety of minority backgrounds who are applying to or have been accepted into an accredited two-year MBA program or JD/MBA program.

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Scholarship

Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in a business related field at an accredited college or university. Must also possess a document of Tribal Enrollment (American Indian or Alaska Native)

Association of Latino Professionals (ALPFA) Annual Scholarship Program

Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and paid ALPFA members enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university.

Penobscot Nation Fellowship

Candidates must be members of the Penobscot Nation who are currently enrolled as a undergraduate senior or graduate student. Awards determined by the Penobscot Nation Higher Education Committee.

The CIRI Foundation General Scholarship

Open to individuals who are Cook Inlet Regional, Inc. enrollees or direct lineal descendants, attending an accredited institution and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Mid-term scholarships of $2,500 also available.

"Business Plan" Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Student must have a documented disability. Award made to student who submits the best essay on the topic, "What I learned from writing a business plan."

Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) General Academic Scholarships

Open to students with cystic fibrosis. Factors considered include finanical need, scholastic ability, leadership, character and service to the community.

Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility requires that the applicant be a member of a federally-classified minority group in his or her first or second year of graduate school at the time of application. Must be pursuing a degree in healthcare administration or a comparable subject (including MBA).

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) National Scholarship Program

Available to African-American students and students of African descent enrolled in or accepted to a master's-level business program.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship

Eligibility requirements include full-time enrollment in an accredited educational institution within the U.S. or Puerto Rico, demonstrated financial need, and consistent active participation in public or community service activities.

Point Foundation Scholarships

Candidates must be "out" as a person who identifies within the LGBTQ spectrum. Factors considered for award include a very strong academic background and proven leadership skills.

Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship

Eligibility requirements include: residency in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington state; female of Asian or Pacific Island descent and self-identifies as homosexual, bisexual or transgendered.

The Lagrant Foundation Graduate Scholarships

Requirements include membership in one of the designated minority/ethnic groups, and pursuit of a degree in advertising, marketing or public relations.

Sachs Foundation Graduate Scholarships

Awards are made on a case-by-case basis and restricted to current Sachs Foundation recipients who will or have received their undergraduate degree within the last three years.

Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship

Candidate must be enrolled in the last year of a graduate program in the healthcare or related field (includes MBA). Sponsored by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

HBCU Connect Minority Student Scholarship

Offered to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a historically black college or university within six months of the submission deadline.

Award for Excellence in Business Commentary National Essay Competition

Essay contest open to African-American students currently enrolled in an MBA program. Requires submission of a 2000 to 3,000-word essay on a given business topic.

HSF General College Scholarships

Graduate applicant must be a U.S. student who is at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino and enrolled full-time at an accredited non-profit graduate school. Awards based on merit.

Ernest I.J. Aguilar Endowed MBA Scholarship

Candidates must be of Hispanic heritage and enrolled in a MBA program at the Foster Business School of the University of Washington in Seattle.

JCPenney Leadership Excellence Scholarship

Candidates must attend a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, and majoring in business, retail, supply chain/logistics or related field.

Active military service members and veterans alike can earn an MBA to advance an active duty transition to a civilian employment path. They can leverage a variety of funding sources to pay for their graduate education, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and the Montgomery GI Bill®. In addition to government sponsored programs, military service members can take advantage of external MBA scholarships awarded to individuals with military experience or service in specific branches of the military. Continue reading for more information about military scholarships for MBA students.

* GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ .

PNC-SVA "Serving with Integrity" Scholarship

Open to individuals who have been honorably discharged from Active Duty military service or currently serving in Guard or Reserve. Sponsored by the Student Veterans of America and PNC Bank.

SVA-NBC Universal Scholarship

Sponsored by Comcast/NBC Universal and the Student Veterans of America. Open to veterans pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. Requires completion of an essay.

Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a woman, or child of a woman, who is currently serving or has served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

Kenneth L. Varns and Harvey D. Varns Memorial Endowment

Applicant must have a family member who was a fallen or wounded member of the military. Sponsored by the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation.

Katherine F. Gruber Scholarship

Applicant must be either a dependent child, grandchild, or spouse of a blinded veteran or an Active Duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Sponsored by the Blind Veterans Association.

Military MBA Scholarship

Applicants must be prospective MBA students who have not graduated from or are actively matriculating in an MBA program. Open to anyone that has earned an undergraduate degree and served in the military. Candidate must attend one of approximately 50 designated schools.

Tillman Military Scholars Program

Graduate students must pursue their degree full-time. Open to both Active Duty personnel and veterans and their current spouses (including surviving spouses).

Hope for Kansas Heroes Endowment Scholarship

Sponsored by the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation. Open to Kansas residents who are Active Duty military, veterans, or members of their families. Financial need is considered.

Col. Charles E. McGee Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a degree-seeking program at Columbia College of Missouri. CCM offers MBA's with three emphasis options.

Donald P. Weber Veterans Memorial Scholarship

Candidate must be a Wisconsin resident and attend a college on a University of Wisconsin campus. Financial need is a factor in awarding this scholarship.

New Mexico Vietnam Veteran's Scholarship

Open to Vietnam veterans who were New Mexico residents at the time of entering military service and are currently New Mexico residents for the ten years. Must attend a New Mexico postsecondary school.

Honorably Discharged, Separated or Retired Veterans Who Move to Texas Tuition Waiver Program

Tuition waiver program that pays for the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for non-Texas resident veterans who have recently moved to Texas and will attend a Texas postsecondary public institution.

Colorado Technical University Wounded Warrior Scholarship

Open to U.S Armed Forces (including National Guard and Reserve) Active Duty members or veterans currently receiving medical treatment for injuries (over 30%) suffered in the line of duty. Scholarship for use at Colorado Technical University only.

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

Applicant must be Active Duty member or veteran, or spouse, child or surviving child of member or veteran.

Sports Clips Help a Hero Scholarship

Offered to retired, honorably discharged, or Active Duty military, or member of the National Guard or reserve who are separated with or currently hold an E-5 or below rank. Applicants must show financial need.

Woman Marines Association (WMA) Scholarships

Eligibility open to candidates who are currently serving, or have served, in the United States Marine Corps. Applicant must be nominated by a WMA member. Requires an essay demonstrating the applicant's community service and career goals.

Donaldson D. Frizzell Scholarship

Available to active, guard, reserve and retired members of the U.S. uniformed services, their spouses and dependents. Selections are based on merit, strength of applicant's recommendations and applicant's essay.

Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Scholarships

Open to current AAAA members, their spouses, children, grandchildren and unmarried siblings. Graduate students are required to submit a short essay on personal work history, experience and aspirations. Awards are merit-based.

AMVETS National Scholarship Program

Open to veterans who are U.S. citizens and can demonstrate financial need.

506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association Scholarships

Applicant or applicant's parent, grandparent, spouse or sibling must have served with the 506th Airborne. Criteria considered for award includes financial need, applicant's overall academic excellence and quality of the applicant's chosen postsecondary institution.

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Member Scholarships

Open to current FRA members and their spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. FRA membership requires affiliation with the U.S. Navy, Marines or Coast Guard. Several FRA scholarships give preference to those candidates applying for post-graduate programs.

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Non-Member Scholarships

Candidate must be affiliated with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines or U.S. Coast Guard either past or present. Membership in the FRA is not required.

The Graduate Management Admissions Council’s 2015 Corporate Recruiters Survey found the median salary for MBA graduates in the U.S. exceeds $100,000 and 92 percent of U.S.-based companies surveyed expected to hire MBA graduates in 2015.

One of the most common concerns prospective students have about enrolling in an MBA program is the cost of their education. Data from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business reveals the average annual MBA tuition is slightly more than $44,000, with top schools charging more than $60,000 per year to attend their program.

Real reservations exist about how to finance the degree and graduate with as little debt as possible. A 2015 survey from the Graduate Management Council reports that most MBA candidates expect to pay for their degree through personal earnings/savings and loans. In fact, the survey found there is increasing reliance on spousal or parental support to cover the cost of attending business school.

After all the miles and the memories of the last two years, now I see the biggest sign of hope: You, my friends, my fellow graduates, not because of what we have done, but because I know we have more work to do. In your hands as well as mine lies the hope for a new generation of business leaders in which each of us becomes a pioneer, in which each of us commits our time and talent not just to the treasures of today, but to the frontier of tomorrow where new dreams and new hopes and new possibilities are waiting.

During Harvard Business School’s 2014 commencement ceremony, Casey Gerald stood before about 900 of his graduating classmates and without notes, gave one of the most inspirational speeches to date.

Let his moving speech help inspire you when you begin working on your scholarship applications.

Scholarships can relieve the financial pressure of attending graduate school, which means students need to be prepared and develop an organized process for submitting applications. While no single formula exists for a successful scholarship application, applications should tell the candidate’s story and weave a strong narrative about that applicant’s candidacy.

Typically, applications consider three major elements: academic background; personal qualities; and professional experiences. Taken together, these elements allow scholarship organizations to paint a picture of the applicant as both a student and professional.

Below is a list of tips for compiling a strong scholarship application and steps to take to make an application stand out.

Before starting the application process, students should take the time to create a motivational profile—to take stock of why they want to earn an MBA and why they would be a good candidate to receive a scholarship.

This process includes developing a personal portfolio of information, including background on their undergraduate education, income, race and demographics, disabilities, professional certifications, and future career interests. The portfolio will be relied upon heavily when searching for scholarships, writing personal statements, and compiling individual scholarship application sections.

Although it is an important part of the application, it is not the only factor considered during the scholarship application process. Because MBA curriculum is extremely rigorous, students must demonstrate they have the academic preparation required to be successful in the classroom.

Undergraduate Preparation. Measures of academic success may include the student’s undergraduate degree, GPA, class rank, and post-graduate coursework.

Test Scores. The General Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is the most widely used standardized test used in the business school application process. GMAT scores are evaluated, which means students should endeavor to achieve a competitive score. Some schools may require Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores or TOEFL scores for international students.

Credentials. Data from Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) shows the average MBA applicant applies to graduate school approximately four and a half years after graduating from college. That means they should demonstrate a certain level of professional development in that time, including earning certifications and credentials in their field. Example credentials include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Professional Engineer (PE).

The personal profile is the applicant’s opportunity to speak directly to the scholarship and application committee. Here, candidates discuss their reasons for attending graduate school, why they are a good fit for the scholarship, and provide supporting evidence from other individuals about their scholarship candidacy.

Personal Statement. A concise, yet comprehensive personal statement allows applicants to tell the committee why they deserve to be awarded a scholarship. Personal statements traditionally ask students to discuss their work experience, short- and long-term educational goals, demonstrate their fit for the scholarship program, and explain how they will use the scholarship funding.

Essays. Some scholarships may ask applicants to write an essay on a specific prompt. The essay should adhere to the guidelines and be unique. Example prompts include “How do you bring diversity to an MBA program?”; “Why are you applying for an MBA?”’ and “Describe a professional situation where you demonstrated leadership.”

Recommendations. Beyond a personal essay, scholarship committees typically ask for multiple letters of recommendation. Select individuals that can speak about professional achievement, leadership qualities, and academic aptitude. Recommendations should provide real-world examples of the applicant’s qualities and are typically two- to three-pages in length.

Resume. A properly formatted resume that discusses the candidate’s professional experience, job skills and management abilities demonstrates what the applicant has learned in the workplace and indicates the potential for future academic success in an MBA program.

Activities & Honors. In this section, applicants have a chance to share about their activities outside of the classroom. These include charitable, community, professional, athletic and civic interests. Additionally, applicants should also list their academic or professional activities for which they received recognition or awards. It’s important for applicants to list the most important activities and honors first

MBA candidates are encouraged to start the scholarship process as early as possible. GMAC advises students develop a targeted list of scholarship programs at least eight months before taking the GMAT examination. Below is a list of tips for preparing and staying organized when applying for MBA scholarships.

Start applications early. Students are recommended to start compiling scholarship materials at least three to four weeks prior to the deadline to ensure they have time to complete their application.

Get organized. Students should develop an organizational system (e.g. spreadsheet or binder) to maintain a list of targeted MBA scholarships. Each scholarship should include the name of the sponsoring organization, the website, scholarship award amount, eligibility requirements (e.g. race, financial income), application materials (e.g. personal statement, GPA), and deadlines.

Request transcripts and test scores. MBA scholarship applications traditionally ask students to include transcripts of their undergraduate degrees and official test scores from the GMAT and GRE. Scholarship candidates should request these materials as early as possible in the process.

Read application criteria. Before applying for a scholarship, students should examine the eligibility criteria. Does the student meet demographic requirements? Does the student meet financial requirements?

Review the application. Before submitting the application, candidates should proofread each section, looking for spelling and grammatical errors. In addition, they should make sure each section is complete, all required documentation is included, and any required signatures have been made.

Make copies of the application. Depending on the award, students may be able to secure multiple scholarship awards. Keeping a copy of the scholarship application can speed up the process when submitting for a renewal of the scholarship.

Because earning an MBA is an investment, prospective students should due their due diligence to make that investment as affordable as possible. Locating potential scholarships takes time, research and effort. The sites below include searchable scholarship databases and offer a variety of advice and resource information for students considering a graduate education in business.

After creating a personal profile, students can search Scholarship.com’s database to find scholarships that match their educational interests. The site also provides a range of information about MBA programs, from application tips to steps to finding the right business school.

Peterson’s scholarship database includes 5,000 scholarship providers and more than 1.5 million grants, scholarships, and fellowships. Prospective MBA students can search the database by keyword or conduct a targeted search using filters such as area of study, citizenship, military service, and religious affiliation to find scholarship opportunities.

A financial aid resource site, FinAid.org provides a variety of information on funding a graduate education, including overviews of federal and state financial aid programs, insight into finding and winning scholarships, and ways to avoid scholarship scams.

The College Board offers a database of scholarship, internship and financial aid support from more than 2,200 programs. Scholarship information is collected through the organization’s annual survey of financial aid programs at colleges throughout the country.

An online resource, Fastweb provides free access to scholarship information. Prospective students can use a matching system that locates scholarships based on the student’s academic interests and skills, or search the comprehensive scholarship database by theme, deadlines, and program of study.

Unigo.com is an online hub of college-related information, ranging from reviews to scholarships. The site offers a database of 3.6 million scholarships and a personalized matching service. Students may review opportunities in numerous ways, such as academic specialty, demographic (e.g. minority, women), or financial need.

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