MBA & Specialty Master Programs Scholarships

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: Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

In the spirit of strengthening the diversity of the CPA profession, the University shall endeavor to consider a diverse slate of students who meet the recipient eligibility criteria above including students who are from historically under-represented communities or first-generation college students, students who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and/or who have faced or appreciate challenges faced by members of demographic groups that are disproportionately under-represented in the field of public accountancy in comparison to the general population.

Selected participants must matriculate to the University’s master’s of accounting program (which includes master of accounting programs, master's of tax programs and master's of accounting programs with audit, advisory or tax concentrations) for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic school year (June 2025 through August 2026) and complete such program by August 2026.

Selection/Eligibility Criteria

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College or University in the United States.
• Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program (Note: Undergraduate finance or other business majors would also be eligible if they are able to complete the master's of accounting program by August 2026).
• Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale).
• Selected participants must have the ability to reside in the United States and the intention to pursue career opportunities in the United States after graduating from the University.
• Must meet the standards for admission into a Deloitte Foundation selected accredited college/university master’s program in accounting, master's of tax program or master's of accounting program with concentration in audit, advisory or tax.
• Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA in the United States, but not presently a CPA.

Requirements for Scholarship Recipients

• Each scholarship recipient shall execute a release permitting the University to share application information with Deloitte pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all semesters and upon graduation.

The deadline to submit your application is March 1st.

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.

Master of Science in Business of Fashion (MSBF) Scholarships

1. MSBF Merit Scholarship for candidates with exceptional academic excellence and a postgraduate degree:

This scholarship ranges from $2,500-$7,500K and is awarded to a student demonstrating academic excellence in their previous studies with exceptional academic ability and rigor. Awardees must have completed at least a 2-year advanced degree after completing a 4-year undergraduate degree.

This scholarship will only be awarded in years when exceptionally qualified candidates fitting the MSBF vision are found.

2. MSBF Merit Scholarship for Accomplished Designers with outstanding records from rigorous undergraduate degrees at well-regarded art/design universities:

This scholarship ranges from $2,500-$7,500K and is awarded to an established, accomplished designer with a well-regarded design company and exceptional design ability. This need not be fashion design. Awardees must have an exceptional academic record from a renowned design /fashion or art school. This scholarship will only be awarded in years when exceptionally qualified candidates fitting the MSBF vision are found.

3. MSBF Merit Scholarship for FIT faculty seeking the MSBF degree:

This scholarship ranges from $2,500-$7,500K and is awarded to a faculty member at FIT seeking the RBS MSBF degree. Awardees must have an exceptional record in industry and/or teaching at FIT, Parsons or similarly ranked art/design university with a proven track record. This scholarship will only be awarded in years when exceptionally qualified candidates fitting the MSBF vision are found.

We will make the decision on these scholarships as we extend acceptance offers to applicants. We admit students first come, first served.

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.