Full-Time MBA Program: Scholarships are offered by the graduate admissions office to full-time MBA applicants who meet the requirements and metrics of each scholarship fund at the time of admission. No separate application is needed.
Part-Time MBA Program: Scholarships are offered by the graduate admissions office to part-time MBA applicants upon completing at least four semesters into the program and have a strong GPA. Fill out and submit the Part-Time MBA scholarship application prior to the posted deadline. The scholarships for part-time MBA students are available for the fall and spring terms only.
New initiative for newly admitted students starting Spring 2023: If you are accepted to the program and have submitted either a GMAT or GRE score for consideration, the scholarship committee will award you up to 8 vouchers ranging up to $1000 each to use for any semester while you are in the program as long as you carry at least 6 credits that semester and your overall GPA is above 3.00.
MBA in Professional Accounting Program: Scholarships are only offered in the third semester to students with a high GPA at RBS and service to the Professional Accounting class. The program director will nominate the candidates.
Master’s of Accountancy Programs: The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholarship Program (DFASP) is offered to incoming students who apply by March 1st who are currently enrolled in a Historically Black College University (HBCU), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), or other accredited College, or University in the United States and pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program such as Rutgers Business School.
All applicants in these programs will be considered for this scholarship. Candidates must possess a strong academic track record with a minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale). Candidates must be a US citizen or permanent resident. In addition, candidates must have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA, but not presently a CPA. A Rutgers scholarship committee will review and select qualified applicants.
If interested in learning more or applying for the Deloitte MADE Scholarship, please contact Professor Daniel Stubbs, director of the Master of Accountancy in Financial Accounting Program: stubbs@business.rutgers.edu.
Online MS Supply Chain Management Program: Scholarships are available to incoming students who demonstrate commitment to Sustainability/ the Triple Bottom Line in his or her career. The Triple Bottom Line aims to measure the financial, social, and environmental performance of organizations, essentially their impact on profit, people, and the planet. As a program, we are committed to instilling in our students the importance of all three.
In order to apply for the scholarship, please submit (1) an essay discussing aspects of your career (a specific project, initiative, or position) that focuses on at least two of the three bottom lines. To qualify, (2) you must also submit your GRE or GMAT score. Please submit the essay and a record of your GRE or GMAT score to mscm@business.rutgers.edu.
Online MS Digital Marketing Program: There are a limited number of scholarships awarded to the most outstanding applicants to the program. All applicants are considered for the scholarship and a separate scholarship application is not required. Scholarships are awarded by committee decision and take into consideration the entire application, however preference will be given to students who submit an optional fourth essay and their GMAT/GRE scores as part of their application package. Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the start of the semester.
Master of Quantitative Finance, Master of Financial Analysis, Master of Information Technology and Analytics and Master of Supply Chain Analytics Programs: There are a limited number of scholarships are awarded to the most outstanding applicants to the program. All applicants are considered for the scholarship and a separate scholarship application is not required. Scholarships are awarded by committee decision and take into consideration the entire application, not just test scores or GPA. The decision on scholarship is made at the same time that the admission decision is made.
The Scholarship Fund is supported by gifts from alumni, friends, and corporations provides financial support, in varying amounts, to graduate students at Rutgers Business School based on financial need and academic potential. In addition to this general fund, the following annual and endowed scholarship funds have been established at RBS with the private support of individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Partnerships
Christina Dymsza Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship fund was established by Professor William Dymsza and family in memory of their daughter, Christine. The award is given to a foreign student with high academic potential and financial need.
Daniel I. Kessler Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors Daniel I. Kessler, founder and late president of Unishops Inc. and is awarded to a New Jersey resident who seeks an advanced degree in business administration and demonstrates financial need.
Division of Professional Accounting Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by members of the Professional Accounting Class of 1959 to provide support to students enrolled in the MBA Professional Accounting program.
Friends of GSBA Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund was established in 1975 with a gift of stock from Leon Hess to support graduate students at Rutgers Business School.
George R. Esterly Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a campaign of individual gifts organized by the Rutgers Business School Alumni Association to honor former Dean George R. Esterly who served from 1935 to 1964. Awards are made to graduates of New Jersey high schools with outstanding undergraduate records of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and financial need.
Horace J. and Carolyn DePodwin Scholarship
This scholarship established by Horace J. DePodwin, who served as Dean from 1966 to 1982, provides financial assistance to Part-Time MBA students who do not receive tuition reimbursement from their employers.
J. David Parkinson Endowed Fellowship
This endowed fellowship established by J. David Parkinson (SB'51), Chairman of the Board, Thomas & Betts Corporation, provides financial assistance to full time graduate students based on academic merit and financial need.
Jacob C. Abramson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Jacob C. Abramson and provides financial aid in support of students in the MBA in Professional Accounting program.
Joel E. Kelly Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Joel E. Kelly (EMBA'94) by alumni and friends of the program, this scholarship provides financial assistance to full time first year graduate students. The recipients must demonstrate leadership ability, citizenship, and social awareness in his/her community. Preference is given to African-American students.
Marcus and Cecilia Nadler Leaders Fellowship
Established by the late Prof. Paul Nadler, in honor of his parents, this scholarship is awarded to students based on their academic performance and substantial potential for leadership in their professions and at Rutgers Business School.
Pharmaceutical Industry Scholars Program
A select number of MBA students are selected each year to participate in the prestigious Rutgers Business School Pharmaceutical Industry Scholars Program. This program provides students full tuition and an internship opportunity.
Robert and Frances Kaplan Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Rutgers Business School Alumni Association and friends of Robert and Frances Kaplan, this scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students based on financial need.
Robert E. Campbell Endowed Fellowship
This endowed fellowship, established by Robert E. Campbell (MBA'62), provides financial assistance to Full-Time or Part-Time MBA students based on academic merit and/or financial need.
Rutgers Business School 75th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was established by alumni and friends of the school in recognition of the school's 75th anniversary to provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students.
Samuel Klein Scholarship Fund
Established by family and friends of Samuel Klein, senior partner of Samuel Klein & Company, this scholarship supports students in the Professional Accounting program based on financial need and academic potential.
Serkes Family Endowed Fellowship
This endowed fellowship was established by Jeffrey D. Serkes (MBA'82) to provide financial assistance to Full-Time or Part-Time MBA students based on financial need.
The Joyce and Leslie Goodman Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed fellowship fund was established by Leslie (RC'65, MBA'70, CLAW'80) and Joyce (DC'79) Goodman to provide tuition assistance to MBA students who have earned an undergraduate degree from either Douglass College or Rutgers College with a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
The Sales Executive Club of New Jersey Foundation Fellowship
This annual grant provides scholarships to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher with a declared intent to pursue a concentration in Marketing in the MBA program. Interested students are asked to submit a short essay outlining their background, future goals, and long term intentions in the field of marketing.
William & Helen Von Minden Scholarship
This scholarship provides need-based scholarship assistance to students in the MBA in Professional Accounting program. This scholarship honors the memory of William Von Minden, founder of the Professional Accounting program, and his wife Helen. The funds are derived from donations made by various certified public accounting firms, alumni, and friends of the program.