To help you pay for your degree, the University of Cincinnati offers various financial aid programs. A limited number of tuition scholarships are reserved for qualified Masters students based on academic performance, GMAT score, and years of work experience without regard to financial need. All full-time prospective students submitting an application prior to January 15th will be automatically considered, therefore, no scholarship application is required. This aid may be in the form of fellowships or scholarships that require no service to the college.
The Albert C. Yates Fellows and Scholars Program
This merit-based award is available from the Office of the University Dean for Graduate Studies to US applicants who are members of underrepresented groups. The Graduate Programs Office at the College of Business nominate applicants for these awards.
Recipients of the Yates Fellowship receive a full tuition scholarship (including full tuition for out-of-state residents) and a waiver of general fees for four terms. Recipients also receive a living stipend, which may require performance of assistantship duties (at the discretion of the Academic Program Director).
In order to assure consideration, complete your UC MBA application by January 15.
University Graduate Scholarships
University Graduate Scholarship (UGS) are merit-based awards available on a limited basis to incoming full-time students. These awards range from a percentage of your tuition to full tuition. UGS require no service contribution.
- Merit-based UGS's can be awarded based on your undergraduate performance (3.5 GPA and higher) and GMAT scores (600 GMAT and higher).
- All complete applications received by the Early Admission Deadline (January 15) will be automatically considered for UGS awards on a first come, first served basis. All others are reviewed depending on the availability of funds.
- Students awarded UGS are required to maintain an enrollment of 12 quarter hours or more per term.
In order to assure consideration, complete your UC MBA application by January 15.
Approximately 30-55% of students in the MBA program receive scholarships.
