Full-time MBA Scholarship Opportunities

The McDonough School of Business awards the Empowering Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) Scholarship based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. The candidate must have a demonstrated interest in women’s issues, or demonstrated advocacy for women in STEM. The McDonough School of Business aims to empower all voices within the STEM industry. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

The McDonough School of Business awards the Georgetown Pathways Scholarship for First Generation Students based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. Recipients must identify as First Generation (i.e., parents or primary caretakers did not complete undergraduate education). The McDonough School of Business recognizes the unique experiences this population faces and the achievements they have reached as they begin their MBA journey. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

The John F. Dealy Scholarship provides merit-based scholarships for students pursuing the Full-time MBA program. The award amount and number of awards will vary per year. The scholarship supports students whose background or experience prove a demonstrated interest in gender equality and support the cause of gender parity in the fields of technology, finance, or consulting. Applicants interested in being considered for this scholarship should complete one short essay question in the “Background Information” section of the application. The prompt: In 250 words or less, please briefly describe how you have specifically contributed to gender equality in the fields of technology, finance, or consulting. 

The McDonough School of Business awards the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Alumni Achievement Scholarship based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. Recipients must hold an undergraduate degree conferred from a MSI, as defined by the Department of the Interior. The McDonough School of Business embraces all forms of diversity and aims to recruit a class of many perspectives. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

The McDonough School of Business awards the African Scholars Scholarship based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. Recipients must have demonstrated advocacy for the African region, and/or strong knowledge of African culture. The McDonough School of Business embraces all cultures and aims to recruit a diverse class of many perspectives. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

The Hariri Family Endowed Graduate Scholarship was created with a generous investment from the Hariri Foundation. Selection as a Hariri Scholar is based on a cultural appreciation for sustainable human development in Lebanon. Recipients benefit from the Hariri Foundation’s expertise in educating students and preparing them to contribute to society. All applicants are considered upon submitting a completed application to the Georgetown MBA Program.

For those who do not receive a scholarship or who need additional funding, we are pleased to present a list of external international scholarships and private lenders who provide education loans specifically to international students. This is not a recommended or preferred lender list. This is simply a list of international resources that has been collected based on available public information for your convenience. The list may not be exhaustive, so we recommend you explore additional loan options that may be available through other resources.

Students have the right and ability to select the lender of their choice and are not required to use any of the resources on this list. Students considering a private education loan program should carefully consider the terms and conditions of the loan. Individual lenders will, at their discretion, evaluate credit history.

The McDonough School of Business awards the Latin American Scholars Scholarship based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. Recipients must have demonstrated advocacy for the Latin American region, and/or strong knowledge of Central American or South American culture. The McDonough School of Business embraces all cultures and aims to recruit a diverse class of many perspectives. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

In support of Georgetown University’s decision to offer professional development opportunities to current and former federal civil employees and federal contractors, we will offer a 10% merit-based scholarship on the base tuition to current or recently separated federal civil government employees for fall 2025 intake.

Current and recently separated federal civil employees and contractors are also eligible for an application fee waiver. This will automatically apply at the final submission to qualified applicants. Please email georgetownmba@georgetown.edu with any questions or concerns. 

These benefits are accessible for applicants targeting the formal Round 3 application deadline and those applying during the rolling admissions period (dates forthcoming).

The MBA Entrepreneurship Fellows will take on a leadership role in Georgetown Entrepreneurship, an initiative that provides entrepreneurial education and experiences to all Georgetown students from the McDonough School of Business. The program offers many opportunities for MBA students to explore what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset, whether they want to be innovative in an existing company, work for a startup, or launch their own business. The initiative has built strong MBA programming, including the MBA Venture Fellows program, the Bark Tank pitch competition, and international championships in the VCIC competition. Students should have demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in entrepreneurship. This is not limited just to launching a startup. There is no separate application needed; the MBA Admissions committee will review what is included in your MBA application.

Fellows will have the opportunity to work on research with leading faculty in Center for Financial Markets and Policy and their partner, the Digital Chamber of Commerce. The Fellow will be placed in relevant internships with private or public organizations during the academic year and/or the summer. This experiential learning will complement the Fellow’s relevant coursework and extracurricular actives offered at the McDonough School of Business. Students should have demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in the industries of Fintech, finance, and technology. There is no separate application needed; the MBA Admissions committee will review what is included in your MBA application.

Selection is based on demonstrated and expressed interest in pursuing a career within the real estate industry post-MBA. All applicants are considered upon submitting a completed application to the Georgetown MBA Program. Learn more about the Steers Center.

Select World Bank Group Staff Association (WBGSA) members who meet the program’s criteria and are accepted into Georgetown’s MBA program will be named “World Bank Fellows” for each incoming MBA cohort. These Fellows will receive a minimum award of $10,000 per year, applied to Georgetown’s published tuition rate for each relevant academic semester.

Full-time MBA candidates who applied in the Early Action period are eligible for consideration for the Dean’s Fellowship cohort. This prestigious scholarship will be granted to a select group of high-merit Early Action admits that will enhance our high-quality and diverse community. Exclusive benefits for the awarded fellows are listed below:
Financial Benefits:

• Minimum merit scholarship award of $25,000 a year
• Up to $400 travel scholarship provided by the McDonough Career Center to attend a career conference with an adjacent career fair/expo 
• Priority consideration for a spot as a MAAC Fellow, MBA Admissions Student Ambassador, and/or MBA Admissions Graduate Assistantship each year

Network Benefits:

• Dine with the Dean (joined by Vice Dean and/or Dean) of McDonough School of Business and key alumni hosted by Dean Dasmohapatra 
• Lunch with the MBA Alumni Advisory Council (MAAC) Board each semester 
• Feature on the McDonough School of Business website

Academic Benefits:

• Invitation to a special Master Class on Business Analytics hosted by Dean Dasmohapatra
• Exclusive mentorship meeting each semester with MBA faculty based on fellow’s career interests

If you are a Full-time MBA applicant interested in being considered for the Dean’s Fellowship cohort, please ensure to apply in the Early Action round of the current application cycle. If you have additional questions or concerns, we also encourage you to refer to our FAQs on Early Action.

The McDonough School of Business awards the Double Hoya Scholarship based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. Recipients must hold an undergraduate or master’s degree conferred from Georgetown University, and demonstrate value(s) that align with the spirit of Georgetown. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

The McDonough School of Business awards the Georgetown MBA Service to Others Scholarship based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. Recipients must currently work professionally in the nonprofit industry. This award aligns with the institution’s Jesuit values focused on creating a meaningful impact such as cura personalis and being people for others. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

The McDonough School of Business awards the Ignite Jesuit Scholars Award based on a candidate’s academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. Recipients must hold an undergraduate or master’s degree conferred from an institution that is a member of the International Association of Jesuit Universities. As the oldest Jesuit university in the United States, Georgetown University embodies the Jesuit spirit. These values are exemplified in the McDonough School of Business students’ commitment to service, principled leadership, and care for the whole person. The minimum award is $5,000 per year for Full-time MBA students. High-quality candidates who meet this eligibility will be entitled to consideration for this select scholarship.

MAAC Scholarship recipients will be provided opportunities for professional networking and interaction with members of the MAAC and the initiatives they support. Applicants who best represent the McDonough values of social impact and/ or commitment to global perspectives will be considered. There is no separate application needed; the MBA Admissions committee will review what is included in your MBA application.

Georgetown McDonough is a proud partner of Admit.me Access, an MBA preparatory fellowship providing comprehensive admissions support for Access members with a demonstrated resource need and inclusion impact. Admit.me Access and Georgetown McDonough have partnered to offer an Admit.me Access member a scholarship of up to $5,000.

The Consortium enhances diversity in business education and leadership by helping reduce the underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans in MBA programs and in the ranks of management. As a member school, we provide scholarships for students who are admitted as part of The Consortium. For more information, please visit The Consortium website to learn how to complete the separate and common application. All eligible applicants are considered upon submitting a completed application to the Georgetown MBA Program through The Consortium. If you are a prospective Consortium student and have questions, please email MSB-CGSM@georgetown.edu.

Georgetown McDonough partners with the Fund for the Development of Human Resources (FIDERH), a federal trust managed by the Central Bank of Mexico, which for over 40 years has been financing graduate studies for Mexican students. Mexican citizens with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum 8/10 GPA, and an offer from Georgetown McDonough are eligible to apply to FIDERH. FIDERH provides 200,000 MXN per year in loans that can go towards tuition, living, and insurance costs. Loan recipients don’t pay interest during school and are given a one year grace period post-MBA. Georgetown will aim to provide merit scholarships to eligible applicants based on the holistic scholarship review process.

Forté is a non-profit consortium of leading companies and top business schools that work together to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education and a community of successful women. To do this, Forté has established a Forté Fellows Program with each of its university partners who offer partial to full tuition scholarships to our Forté Fellows. All eligible applicants are considered upon submitting a completed application to the Georgetown MBA Program. Forté Fellows can represent a diversity of educational and work backgrounds, career goals, ethnicities, citizenships/nationalities, sexes, sexual orientations, and gender identities/expressions. Fellows should demonstrate a commitment to Forté’s mission of launching women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities, and a community of successful women and exhibit exemplary leadership in one or more of the following: academic leadership, team leadership, community leadership, and creative leadership. All eligible applicants are considered upon submitting a completed application to the Georgetown MBA Program

Georgetown McDonough partners with the Mexican Foundation for Education, Technology and Science (FUNED), a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 by Mexican businessmen. It is an authorized grantee by the Tax Administration Service. To date, they have supported more than 5,500 students. Mexican Citizens with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum 8/10 GPA, and financial need will be eligible. FUNED provides up to 40% of total cost not to exceed a $15,000 USD loan. Awardees are given a six month grace period to repay and five years to pay back and 5.75% IR once they have completed their program. If awarded through FUNED, students are also eligible through CONACYT to receive a merit and need-based scholarship of $10,000-40,000 USD. McDonough will provide merit scholarships to eligible applicants based on the holistic scholarship review process. Students can apply to FUNED starting in January. The second call for applications opens April 20 and will close on June 26. The grant FUNED gives is mainly for tuition. The FUNED-CONACYT scholarship is a complimentary scholarship by which students fund their masters with different funding sources in order to afford to pay the first part of tuition and to use FUNED´s grant later in the year.

NBMBAA leads in providing educational opportunities and economic growth for black professionals. In conjunction with The Consortium, Georgetown McDonough will award a minimum of two merit-based partial or full scholarships to NBMBAA student members. To be considered, you must first complete the NBMBAA scholarship application. Please see the NBMBAA website for more details.

In recognition of our innovative culture of support and services for student veterans and military spouses, Georgetown was named a Pat Tillman Foundation University Partner. Through this partnership, our nation’s active and veteran service members are eligible for scholarship funds during their MBA studies. For more information, please visit the Pat Tillman website to learn how to complete the separate application.

The Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program offers financial assistance to returned Peace Corps Volunteers pursuing the Full-time MBA at Georgetown University. As part of the Program, all fellows complete internships in underserved American communities, allowing them to bring home, and expand upon, the skills they learned as volunteers. Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is proud to be a partner school with the Coverdell Fellows Program. As part of this program, all returned Peace Corps volunteers will receive an application fee waiver. Students who are awarded the fellowship will receive a minimum of $15,000 per year (25% of tuition) and the ability to apply for potential graduate assistantships.

The purpose of the Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship is to increase the number of students interested in promoting the empowerment and representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) students applying to and enrolling in business schools. Recipients will be provided with unique opportunities to empower you to become leaders in business following graduation and become professionals who lead the way to equality in business education, in the workplace, and throughout society. Fellows will also receive admission-free access to ROMBA events, including the annual LGBTQA MBA Conference and are invited to attend a cohort retreat.

The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is a post-service benefit earned by individuals who complete an approved term of national service in an AmeriCorps program. We are proud to be an education partner with the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Beginning in the summer of 2019, Full-time and Flex MBA applicants will receive an application fee waiver. Full-time MBA students who are awarded the AmeriCorps Education Award can be considered to receive a minimum of $5,000 in tuition scholarship funding per year (total of $10,000 for the two-year program) from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business through the Education Award Matching Program. Georgetown McDonough anticipates being able to award 1-3 scholarships per year based on the strength of the applicant pool.

To qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Department of Veterans Affairs specifies that participants must be 100% eligible for Post-9/11 benefits, be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, and accrue a total tuition and fees amount that is more than the Post-9/11 private tuition maximum for an academic year. Each year, eligible graduate business students receive $25,000 from Georgetown McDonough, which is matched by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a total of $40,000 in funding per year. For more information, please contact the Military Benefits Office at 202-687-2713 or militarybenefits@georgetown.edu.

The Bepina Sabalic Kunin Endowed Scholarship Fund was established at Georgetown University in September 2011 with the intention of supporting newly admitted graduate or professional students with a demonstrated and deeply held relationship to the country of Croatia. Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated commitment to Georgetown’s Catholic values. For more information on the separate application and criteria, please see the Bepina Sabalic Kunin Endowed Scholarship Fund website.

The Patrick Sheridan Endowed MBA Scholarship is a merit-based award to support the diversity of perspectives, enrichment, and advancement of McDonough and its community. Patrick Sheridan (MBA’09) is the founder and CEO of Modus Create, a consulting firm that helps companies transform for success in the digital future. The global company operates remotely with highly skilled employees in over 50 cities throughout the world. Sheridan serves on the MBA Alumni Advisory Council (MAAC) and as an Entrepreneur in Residence for Georgetown Entrepreneurship. All Full-time and Flex MBA students are eligible to apply for the scholarship upon submitting a completed application to the Georgetown MBA program, with special consideration given to those who are able to uniquely contribute to the diversity of perspectives and cultural understanding of the McDonough community.  

The Modus Create Endowed MBA Scholarship is a merit-based award to develop the workforce in Latin America and support international Full-time MBA students. Modus Create is a consulting firm that helps companies transform for success in the digital future. The global company operates remotely and comprises highly-skilled employees in over 40 countries, many with non-traditional professional backgrounds. Their company has been growing exponentially, leveraging the impact of digital technology on workforce development in Latin America. Currently, over 50% of their workforce is located in these emerging countries and territories. All applicants are considered upon submitting a completed application to the Georgetown MBA Program.