UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business - List of Outside Scholarships
Below is a list of scholarships applicable to MBA students provided by organizations independent of the Haas School of Business. They are organized by deadline based on information as of November 6, 2012.Scholarships without an available deadline date are listed at the end. Please confirm all information, especially dates, with the organization website.
Toigo Private Equity MBA Graduate Fellowships are awarded to 2nd year ethnic minority students who have a desire to work in entrepreneurship or the private equity sector. Open to continuing FTMBA students. Applications due September 12, 2012. (http://pefellowship.toigofoundation.org/index.html) Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program of the U.S. Department of Education - Eligibility is limited to individuals who at the time of application-- (1) will be entering a doctoral program and/or who, at the time of application, have not yet completed their first full year of study in the doctoral program. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, permanent residents of the U.S., or citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States. Open to incoming students. Applications due September 30, 2012. (http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/applicant.html)
The Fulbright Scholarship offers awards to students who aim to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Applications due October 17, 2012. (http://www.iie.org/). http://www.iie.org/en/Offices/San-Francisco/Global-Scholarships
Belgian American Educational Foundation Inc (BAEF) provides funding from 15.000 Euros up to $100,000 for two academic years of study at Berkeley- Haas. These funding opportunities are open to in incoming students. (http://www.baef.be/documents/home.xml?lang=en) Applications due October 31, 2012. Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program provides opportunities for graduate professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan for one-year degree or two-year degree study in the United States. Open to FTMBA students. Applications due November 2012.
(http://www.irex.org/programs/muskie/index.asp)
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers over $500,000 in funding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs in the United States for up to one year. Also, the ASF offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Applications due November 1, 2012. (www.amscan.org)
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a grant where each fellow receives tuition and living expenses that can total as much as $90,000 over two academic years. This grant is aimed towards naturalized citizens or permanent residents who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the United States and will continue to regard the United States as their principal residence and focus of national identity. Open to incoming students. Applications due November 1, 2012. (http://www.pdsoros.org/)
CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards are awarded to women of Canadian citizenship for graduate studies in any field, with special consideration given to those returning to study after at least three years. Two awards are given at the master’s level and three for the doctoral level of study. Open to incoming and continuing students. (http://www.cfuw.org/en-ca/fellowships.aspx) Applications due November 1, 2012.
CFUW 1989 Ecole Polytechnic Commemorative Award commemorates the fourteen women students murdered at the Ecole Polytechnic in Montreal. For graduate studies in any field. Open to women of Canadian citizenship for graduate studies in any field. The candidate must justify the relevance of her work to women. Open to incoming and continuing students. (http://www.cfuw.org/fellowships.aspx) Applications due November 1, 2012.
The Harvey Fellows is a stipend amount of $16,000 per year, up to two years. The fellowship is awarded to Christian graduate students attending a top five school to integrate their faith and vocation and pursue leadership positions in strategic fields where Christians tend to be underrepresented. The number of fellowships awarded each year varies according to available funds from the Mustard Seed Foundation. Open to both incoming and continuing FTMBA students. Applications due November 1, 2012. (http://www.harveyfellows.org/index.cfm?FuseAction=Application.Home)
American Association of University Women (AAUW) supports women breaking through educational and economic barriers as aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are
underrepresented. (http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm)
International Fellowships is $18,000. Applications due December 1, 2012.
Career Development Grants from $2,000 to $12,000. Applications due December 15, 2012.
Selected Professions Grants from $5,000 to $18,000. Applications due January 10, 2013. The Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship is designed to increase the level of interest in and awareness of careers in the industry among Black, Hispanic and Native American business school students. Through the program, Goldman Sachs offers 10 fellowships to students at ten firm wide graduate business schools annually. Applications due December 5, 2012.
(http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/why-goldman-sachs/diversity/diversity-us.html)
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) awards scholarships to US Citizens or permanent residents of Hispanic heritage. This scholarship is open to FTMBA students. Applications due December 15, 2012. (http://hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424#grads)
Lime Connect and BMO Capital Markets are pleased to partner in offering The 2012 BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. The scholarships are intended for current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a four-year university program, who have any type of disability, and provides US$10,000 or C$5,000 in support of future studies in either the US or Canada.
For more information, and to apply, candidates may visit www.limeconnect.com. The deadline for application submissions is midnight PST on Sunday, December 16 (3am Dec. 17th, EST).
The Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance awards membership to African students interested in opportunities in Africa. Summer grants, travel grants, and internship opportunities are available. Applications due
December 30, 2012. (http://www.healliance.org/)
The Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded by the Institute for Humane Studies to support the work of outstanding students who are interested in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. Fellowships range from $2,000 to $15,000. Open to both incoming and continuing FTMBA students. Applications due December 31, 2012.
(http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491)
The Dolores Zhorab Liebmann Fund award graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or other professional training) for independent research and study grants. This scholarship is open to both FTMBA and EWMBA students. This scholarship is open to both incoming and continuing students. Applications must be submitted through the dean of the university where the student is pursuing
graduate studies. Applications are available in October and are due January 2013. (http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/liebmann/index.html)
Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships support American students of Polish descent for full-time graduate studies in the United States. This scholarship is open to FTMBA students. This scholarship is open to both incoming and continuing students. Applications due January 5, 2013.
(http://www.thekf.org/kf/scholarships/tuition/ts/)
The Ron Brown Fellowship Program fully funds two year degrees for Central and Eastern European students and young professionals for study in U.S. graduate programs and professional development through open, merit-based competition. Open to incoming FTMBA students. Applications due January 9, 2013. (http://www.ronbrown.org/Home.aspx)
CFA® Level I Merit Award is available to a graduate student and an undergraduate who have
demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in the investment management industry. Two awards will be granted in 2011. Applications due January 14, 2013. For more information or an application please contact: Professor Sam Olesky at olesky@haas.berkeley.edu or Professor Greg La Blanc at
lablanc@haas.berkeley.edu.
The Switzer Foundation has fellowships specifically for graduate students who are leaders committed to a career in environmental improvement. Fellowship provides a $15,000 one-year cash reward. This
scholarship is open to FTMBA students and incoming and continuing students. Applications due January 15, 2013. (http://www.switzernetwork.org/grant-programs)
The Richard Metzler Scholarship is for students who demonstrate commitment to management
consulting. The award can be up to $5000. You can download the application at www.amcf.org (under the “Foundation” tab). Applications due January 25, 2013.
Santa Barbara County Scholarship Foundation - Applicants must have graduated from a Santa Barbara County high school. The primary criteria for award selection are financial need, potential, and motivation. This scholarship is open to FTMBA students. Applications due January 31, 2013.
(http://www.sbscholarship.org)
The Diversified Leaders in Healthcare Scholarship is available to first and second year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in healthcare administration or a comparable degree (i.e., MBA, MPH, MHA, MPA). Candidates must be a member of a federally classified ethnic minority group. Scholarships are open to both incoming and continuing students. Applications due January 31, 2013.
( http://www.diversityconnection.org/diversityconnection_app/career-center/scholarships/Scholarship-Program-Assistance.jsp)
Federation Executive Recruitment and Education Scholarship Program is a $20,000 per year, for up to two years, graduate scholarship funded through the United Jewish Communities that recruits, supports and develops future professional leaders for the North American Jewish federation system. In accepting the scholarship, the student makes a minimum two-year commitment to work in a federation in North America following their studies. This scholarship is open to FTMBA students. Applications due February 11, 2013. (www.ujc.org/ferep/)
The Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit. Scholarships are open to both incoming and continuing students. Applications are available in December and are due February 11, 2013.
Women in International Trade Northern California Scholarship Program will award $2,000 to one qualified student with career aspirations in the field of international trade, business or policy. Awards are granted without regard to gender, race, religion, color, creed, age, disability, citizenship or national origin. Applications due February 15, 2013. (http://www.wit-nc.com).
http://www.wit-nc.com/endowment/scholarship.asp
The Government Finance Officers Association offers numerous scholarships to MBAs with a career interest in the efficient and productive investment of public funds in state and local government finance. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Below are the titles and amounts of the scholarships they list on their website. (http://www.gfoa.org/) Applications due February 24, 2013.
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http://www.gfoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=107) The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship awards $10,000. Open to FTMBA students.
The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship awards $5,000.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship for $5,000. Open to FTMBA students.
The Government Finance Officers Association awards $5,000 to state/local government
employees preparing for a career in state or local government finance. Open to EWMBA students. The LAGRANT Foundation is awarding $10,000 scholarships to African American, American Indian/Native American, Asian pacific American and Hispanic/Latino graduate students majoring in advertising,
marketing and public relations. Applications due February 28, 2013. (www.lagrantfoundation.org) International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation is awarding two $10,000 graduate
scholarships to both FTMBA students and EWMBA students who are working full time in retail real estate or related disciplines. Candidates must currently be a member of the ICSC and have been actively employed in the shopping centre industry for a minimum of one year or have graduated from college/university in the 18 months prior to December 31, 2009. Applications due March 2013. (https://www.icsc.org/foundation/scholarships_graduate.php)
The Fundação Estudar Scholarship is for Brazilian students who demonstrate high intellectual potential. Multiple scholarships are awarded each year. Applications due March 2013.
(http://www.estudar.org.br/pt/bolsa-de-estudos.php)
The National Italian American Foundation awards scholarships to Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievement or to students majoring in Italian language or studies. Applications due March 2, 2013. (http://www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp). The HR Symposium Lynne Boone Memorial Scholarship Program awards scholarships to graduate students enrolled in MBA programs with the objective of advancing in the HR field. The scholarships consist of three master's level scholarships for $5,000 each, and the criteria for receiving the scholarships includes, but is not limited to: Academic excellence, work experience in HR, volunteer/extra-curricular activities and professional/faculty recommendations. (www.hrsymposium.org) Applications due March 15, 2013.
Central Logic’s Healthcare Innovators Patient Flow Scholarship. Students nationwide are researching and meaningfully contributing to healthcare improvement initiatives. The Central Logic “Healthcare
Innovators” Patient Flow Scholarship Supports these efforts, and awards one $3,000 and one $1,500 scholarship to qualified students.
Scholarship Details:
Applicants must be graduate students enrolled in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Nursing programs.
Winners will be determined based on academic standing and on their patient flow improvement essay submission (1,000-1,500 words)
Applications are due on March 15, 2013
For more information, please visit: www.centrallogic.com/scholarships
The Financial Leadership Scholarships for Bay Area Women is a $10,000 scholarship for female students attending Bay Area universities or colleges pursuing a degree in finance or financial services. Open to incoming and continuing students. Applications are due March 24, 2013.
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http://www.fwasfscholarshipfund.org/)The Company Corporation announces its Business Plan Contest! The Company Corporation is excited to announce the start of our first quarterly Business Plan Contest. Open to participants from around the country, the Business Plan Contest encourages young entrepreneurs to grow their ideas into start-up and early-stage businesses.
Prize is $1,000 and is awarded four times per year. First deadline is March 31, 2013.
The scholarship is geared at young entrepreneurs and business majors but is open to students in any field at both the undergraduate or graduate level
To enter, students must submit an original business plan
You can learn more about the scholarship and enter here: The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest (https://www.incorporate.com/business_plan_contest.html)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has two scholarships for graduate students pursuing studies in finance.
The Minority Accounting Scholarship offers up to $3,000. Open to FTMBA students. Applications due April, 1 2013. (http://www.aicpa.org/Career/DiversityInitiatives/Pages/smas.aspx)
The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship provides $2,500 per recipient for one year to students majoring in accounting, finance or information systems. Applications due April, 1 2013. (http://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/)
TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship for College is offering forty scholarships totaling $50,000 will be awarded to students. One winner will receive $5,000; four winners each will receive $2,500; and 35 winners each will receive $1,000. Applicants are asked to write an essay of no more than 250 words or to record an up to 60-second video demonstrating their good citizenship through community volunteerism and leadership. They must also provide two references that are directly connected to their community involvement. For full details, rules and to apply, go to www.charterone.com/sholarship. The application period for the TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship will run from April 1, 2013 through April 19, 2013 or until 3,000
applications have been received.
The Lynn Adamson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Women Health Care Executives, a professional association dedicated to career advancement of women in health care offers a $4,000 scholarship to students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program. Applications due April 6, 2013.
(http://www.whce.net/Default.aspx?pageId=175590).
Dr. and Mrs. James C.Y. Soong Fellowship awards are open to graduate students from Taiwan who are enrolled full time at UC Berkeley in any field of study. Applicants must meet specific qualifications. Open to FTMBA students. Applications due April 15, 2013. For more information, please visit
The Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society offers multiple graduate scholarships and awards for the first year of professional study. Applicants must be active Phi Kappa Phi members. Applications due April 15, 2013. (http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web)
The Robert A. Toigo Foundation Fellowship offers mentorship and networking opportunities along with an annual award for ethnic minorities committed to careers in finance. Open to both incoming and
continuing FTMBA students. Applications due April 15, 2013. ( http://www.toigofoundation.org/Toigo-Fellowship)
The American Australian Association awards up to $30,000 in fellowships to Australians for advanced research and study in the United States and also awards US fellows to pursue studies in Australia. Fellowships, up to $30,000, are awarded to outstanding Americans doing advanced research in Australia. Open to FTMBA students. Applications due April 15, 2013.
(http://www.americanaustralian.org/australian_to_usa_apps/)
Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarships to residents of Central Contra Costa County that have completed one year of full-time college, completed courses with emphasis on real estate, finance and/or business. If you qualify, scholarship awards can range from $1,500 to $2,500. This scholarship is open to FTMBA students. Further information and applications may be found on line at www.ccarscholarship.com. Applications due April 15, 2013.
Appraisal Institute award scholarships to graduate students majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, real estate, or allied fields. Scholarships are open to FTMBA and EWMBA students and both incoming and continuing students. Applications due April 15, 2013.
(http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/scholarship.aspx)
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch MBA Investment Banking Diversity Fellowship Program will award a fellowship to African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Alaskan Native/American Indian and female students entering business school. This fellowship is open to incoming students. The fellowship will cover $40,000 of tuition and fees for the first year. (http://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/DiversityMBAFellowship) Applications due April 15, 2013.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch will provide a paid summer internship (between the first and second year of the MBA program) in Investment Banking.
Upon successful completion of the Summer Associate Program and acceptance of a full-time offer for 2013, the fellowship will cover $40,000 of total tuition and fees for the second year of the MBA program.
Peter and Alice von Loesecke Scholarship Foundation awards $20,000 to candidates with either a desire to return to a home country to grow a family business, a desire to create a socially responsible
entrepreneurial venture, or former volunteers or employees of a public service organization. Applicants are eligible if they attend one of the MBA Tour events. Applications due April 16, 2013.
(http://www.thembatour.com/common/scholarship.shtml)
The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) Every year, the Agency provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research. Fellowships are awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the OAS Member States. Applications due April 15, 2013.
(www.educoas.org/portal/en/oasbecas/types.aspx?culture=en&navid=44)
Guru Gobind Singh Fellowship is intended for students from India and Pakistan pursuing graduate degrees at UC Berkeley. Student must be committed to returning to his/her country of origin after graduating and must not have engaged previously in graduate study at any other institution in the U.S.
The fellowship will provide $30,000 for the academic year. Email shaya@berkeley.edu for more information. Applications due April 19, 2013. http://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/deadlines.shtml Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to students who self identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer and attends San Francisco State, Stanford University or UC Berkeley. Open to both FTMBA and EWMBA students. Selected candidates must demonstrate their dedication to excellence in their lives through service, education, or employment. Applications due April 20, 2013. (http://www.mlscholarships.org)
CREW Network Foundation Scholarship is offering $5,000 scholarship to women pursuing college education that will lead to a career in commercial real estate industry. The CREW Network Foundation Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and is intended to help finance the educational endeavors of female undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited real estate programs, or enrolled in other fields of study with the intent to pursue a career in commercial real estate.
The applicant must be of junior or senior standing during the school year 2013-14 for
undergraduate student applications, or enrolled full-time in an applicable graduate program for graduate student applications.
The applicant must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
The scholarship is only available to citizens of the United States and Canada.
More information can be found at www.crewnetwork,org. Application period will be until April 26, 2013.
The National Society of Hispanic MBA’s offers $2,500-$10,000 in scholarships to students of at least half Hispanic heritage who are also U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. NSHMBA membership required. Application period is from March–April 30, 2013. (http://www.nshmba.org/scholarship/)
Accenture American Indian Scholarship awards two graduate scholarship of $15,000 each to high-achieving American Indian and Alaska Native students. Scholarships are open to FTMBA students. Applications due May 2013. (http://www.aigcs.org/ScholarshipsGraduate_Fellowships.aspx) McKinsey & Company Emerging MBA Scholars
McKinsey will be gathering a select group of pre-MBA students to award scholarships with monetary awards up to $5,000 for the highest performing applicants, and all finalists receiving awards of at least $2,000. Finalists will be announced by the end of June. For more information please visit
(http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_background/mba_degree/mba_scholarship). Application due May 30, 2013
The National Black MBA Association, Inc. offers scholarships to NBMBAA members in amounts up to $15,000. Scholarships are open to FTMBA students. Applications due May 31, 2013.
(www.nbmbaa.org/Education/ScholarshipPrograms/GraduateScholarshipProgram/Default.aspx)
Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) will support a $1,000-$5,000 scholarship to a deserving graduate student with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in direct/interactive marketing. (http://www.directworks.org/Students/). Applications due May 31, 2013.
The Korean American Scholarship awards numerous scholarships of $2,000 or more to Full-time college students across the country. Applications due May 31, 2013. (http://www.kasf.org/application) The Rising Farmworker Dream Fund (RFDF) offers an MBA Fellowship for sons and daughters of migrant/seasonal farm laborers ranging from $2,500-$5,000. Open to incoming students. Applications due June 2013. (http://www.risingfarmworkers.org/fellowships/)
The Luys Foundation awards scholarships to applicants with an Armenian citizenship or be of Armenian descent. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity or that he/she is a direct descendent of Armenian immigrants. Applications due June 15, 2013. (http://www.luys.am/en/programs)
The George M. Brooker Scholarship provides tuition assistance to minority college students who plan to enter real estate management and make it their career. Applicants for the scholarship must demonstrate academic excellence. Graduate level awards are granted in amounts up to $5,000. This scholarship is open to incoming students. Applications due June 30 and December 31.
(http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=iremfoundation&con=gbrooker.cfm&par)
Barclays Capital Inspiring Excellence Fellowship aims to recognize first-year MBA women, African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, LGBT, Native Americans and students with disabilities that are interested in pursuing a career in financial services. For more information please contact
diversitycampusrecruiting@barclayscapital.com. Applications due August 15, 2013.
(http://graduate.barclayscapital.com/americas/fellowships-and-scholarships)
The International Education Financial Aid Website provides college scholarship and loan information for international students wishing to study abroad. (www.iefa.org)
International House/Graduate Division has multiple scholarships for international students and U.S. citizens registered at UC Berkeley. The scholarships are open to men and women, regardless of race, creed, or national origin with demonstrated financial need. For more information, please visit
(http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/applicants/FinancialAidGrantsandScholarships.pdf)
DKF Veterans Assistance Foundation awards $5,000 scholarships for full-time university applicants to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or dependents of personnel killed in action. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and California resident. Open to FTMBA students. (http://www.dkfveterans.com/apply.html) The Nova Scholarship is awarded to Italian candidates who demonstrate academic and professional excellence. The $30,000 grant, co-financed by the Italian branch of the Boston Consulting Group, will be awarded for the 2 year MBA program to cover part of tuition and fees. For more information, visit the Nova website (www.nova-mba.org).
The Ling Scholarship is an award covering up to 1/3 of the tuition for Brazilian citizens studying business administration. (http://www.institutoling.org.br/)
Fundacion Rafael Del Pino offers 15 scholarships to Spanish students. (http://www.frdelpino.es/) The Bodossaki Foundation Scholarship for Social-Economic Sciences: Economics/Political Economy award is given to one student of Greek nationality, parentage or descent. For more information, please email secr@bodossaki.gr. (http://www.bodossaki.gr/Default.aspx?lang=2)
Eduardo Justo Foundation (Consentino Group) awards students born or resident in the region of Almeria, or whose parents are from Almeria, a scholarship covering full tuition, housing, books, and supplies, a round trip ticket to the university, as well as an initial stipend. The aim is to identify outstanding
graduates with the potential to make an impact to the future in the region of Almeria (South of Spain). (http://www.fundacioneduardajusto.es/)
The Company Corporation announces its Business Plan Contest! The Company Corporation is excited to announce the start of our first quarterly Business Plan Contest. Open to participants from around the country, the Business Plan Contest encourages young entrepreneurs to grow their ideas into start-up and early-stage businesses.
Prize is $1,000 and is awarded four times per year. First deadline is September 30, 2013.
The scholarship is geared at young entrepreneurs and business majors but is open to students in any field at both the undergraduate or graduate level
To enter, students must submit an original business plan
You can learn more about the scholarship and enter here: The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest (https://www.incorporate.com/business_plan_contest.html)
