MSBAi Scholarships

Minnesota Carlson offers substantial merit-based scholarships for qualified students joining the full-time Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MSBAi) program. Our commitment to fostering analytical talent is reflected in our generous financial support options.

Limited Time Opportunity: Guaranteed Scholarship

Deadline to apply: November 1, 2026

Applicants who submit a complete application to our Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MSBAi) program by the November 1 deadline and are admitted will receive a guaranteed scholarship award. Advance your career with built-in scholarship support at a top-ranked program.

Supporting Details

  • Guaranteed scholarship for every admitted student in Round 1
  • Deadline: November 1, 2026

Join our Fall 2027 MSBAi cohort. Apply today to secure your seat and your scholarship.

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Merit-Based Scholarships

Students applying for September 2027 will be automatically considered for all scholarships they are eligible for. Early career professionals with analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should demonstrate a capacity for intense academic study, a propensity for mathematics and programming, and a basic understanding of business fundamentals.

Applying for Scholarships

The MS in Business Analytics & AI admissions committee will automatically consider program applicants for merit scholarships; no special application is required. Scholarship awards are announced at the same time as final admissions decision letters are released.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Plan ahead with these critical MSBAi application deadlines.

  • November 1 
    Decision notification: Monday, December 28
  • January 15 
    Decision notification: Monday, March 15
  • March 15 - final application deadline for international applicants who are currently living outside the United States
    Decision notification: Friday, April 23
  • May 15 - final application deadline for international applicants who are currently living in the United States
    Decision notification: Monday, June 7
  • June 15 - Domestic Students only
    Decision notification: Tuesday, July 6
  • July 15 - Domestic Students only

Important: MSBAi Program Orientation is required for all confirmed, incoming students. For Fall 2027, orientation will likely be held in mid-to-late August (exact dates to be determined).

Carlson scholarships and discounts are not transferable to other degree programs and may not be "stacked" with other University of Minnesota/Carlson scholarships, discounts, or reduced tuition programs such as Regents Tuition Benefit Program or Senior Citizen Education Program (SCEP).

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