Scholarships

Internal Scholarship List

The Carlson School and the University of Minnesota award a number of academic merit-based fellowships and scholarships. The Full-Time MBA program automatically considers applicants for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Unless noted in the descriptions below, no special application is required for these scholarships; however, we urge candidates to submit their applications for admission by the first or second round deadlines for full consideration.

Merit-based scholarships awarded in varying amounts from partial tuition waiver scholarships to full tuition waiver scholarships plus a stipend for living expenses. Eligibility for consideration open to all admitted candidates based on merit.

Carlson School Deans Fellow Scholarship
Carlson School Associates Fellow Scholarship

Merit-based scholarships for University of Minnesota alumni; awards are partial to full tuition waiver scholarships.

John and Nancy Lindahl U of M Alumnus Fellowship

Merit-based scholarships specifically designated for women studying in the MBA program; awarded in varying amounts from partial tuition waiver scholarships to full tuition waiver scholarships plus a stipend for living expenses. Some of these awards, such as the Forté Foundation Fellowships, also include a variety of leadership and career development opportunities.

Forté Foundation Fellowships
Arlene Carlson
Carlson Family Foundation MBA Fellowship
Chris and Amy Koch MBA Scholarship
James and Lisa White MBA Fellowship
Judith and Richard Corson MBA Fellowship
Laura Moret MBA Fellowship
Marcia Page Fellowship
Mary Pat Blake MBA Fellowship
Rae Carter and Lowell Schwab MBA Fellowship
Roberta Petrick Scholarship
Thia Breen MBA Fellowship

Merit-based scholarships with preferred selection criteria for diverse candidates; awarded in varying amounts from partial tuition waiver scholarships to full tuition waiver scholarships plus a stipend for living expenses.

National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) - Twin Cities Fellowship
Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship
Ronald and Patricia Mangelsdorf MBA Fellowship
Regis MBA Fellowship

Merit-based scholarships specifically designated for those who are currently serving in, or are veterans of, the U.S. military; awarded in varying amounts from $5,000 to full tuition plus a stipend for living expenses. Many of these scholarships are intended to supplement a student’s GI Bill funding, and can be used for any expense related to MBA study, including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses.

3M Military Veterans Fellowship
Bruellman Military Fellowship
Buuck Family Military Veterans Fellowship
Carlson School Veterans Fellowship
Deloitte Military Veterans MBA Fellowship
Gatens/Benson Military Veterans Fellowship
Graco Military Veterans MBA Fellowship
H. William Walter MBA Scholarship Endowment
John and Nancy Lindahl Military Veterans Fellowship
MBA Classes of '00 and '02 Leadership Fellowship
Michael and Judy Mee MBA Fellowship
Newman's Own Military Veterans Fellowship
Polaris Military Veterans MBA Fellowship
Rangen/Erickson Military Veterans MBA Fellowship
Torgerson Family Military Veterans Fellowship
United Healthcare Military Veterans Fellowship
Victor and Fern Bates Scholarship
William and Jane Dudley Military Veterans MBA Fellowship

Merit-based scholarship for candidates from Minnesota, or for University of Minnesota alumni; awards are partial to full tuition waiver scholarships.

Dwight and Marjorie Peterson Fellowship Fund

Merit-based scholarships specifically for international students; awards are partial to full tuition waiver scholarships.

Harrison Scholarships
Ip MBA Scholarship

Merit-based scholarships with selection criteria that specify a specific intended area of study or interest in a specific Enterprise program; awards are partial to full tuition waiver scholarships.

3M MBA Fellowship
Ameriprise Financial MBA Fellowship
Finance Leaders of Tomorrow: A Funds Enterprise Scholarship
Dennis and Barbara Senneseth MBA Fellowship
illbruck International Business Fellowship
William N. and Ruth M Westhoff Fellowship

Merit-based scholarships awarded to cover the study abroad costs of the required Global Experience; awards typically cover the program fee and include a small stipend for air fare and other expenses.

Dean and Amy Sundquist Global MBA Scholarship
Townley Memorial Scholarship

Merit-based scholarships awarded in varying amounts. Eligibility for consideration open to all admitted candidates based on merit.

MBA Class of 2006 Scholarship
MBA Class of 2007 Scholarship
MBA Classes of 2008 and 2011 Scholarship
Donaldson Company Scholarship
Robert L. Carter Endowed MBA Scholarship

Other Scholarship Sources

We encourage all MBA applicants to explore external scholarship opportunities to support your MBA experience. Below is a selection of sample external scholarships with links to information on their requirements and applications. This list is not all-inclusive. Students may be eligible for company and individual scholarships and graduate assistantships that require special applications. Graduate assistantships are only available to second-year MBA students.