UC Davis Invests in Employee Leadership Through MBA/MM Scholarships

UC staff eligible for up to $50,000 in scholarships

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At UC Davis, investing in our people goes beyond a promise—it’s a commitment to empowering growth through advanced education. UC Davis employees are eligible to apply for generous scholarships that make achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Management (MM) in our flex programs more accessible.

Through generous scholarships, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is helping University of California employees elevate their management and leadership skills and accelerate their careers.

Eligibility Criteria

You could be selected to receive a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

  • Work at UC Davis, UCOP, UCANR, UC Law, UCSF, LLNL or LBNL in a 75% FTE or higher career appointment.
  • Admitted to the UC Davis Flex MBA or Flex MM program for the upcoming academic year.
  • Strong academic background and potential.
  • Ability to enrich the management education of the MBA or MM program.

Scholarship Opportunities

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We caught up with three UC Davis staff who are putting their graduate business education to work in their careers and their communities.  

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Christopher Lauture MBA 28

The Staff and Family Scholarship made pursuing my UC Davis MBA possible. As a first-generation college graduate, education means everything to my family, especially my father, who taught me to strive for the highest level. This scholarship allows me to continue our generational accomplishments and build opportunities for those who follow.

—Christopher Lauture, MBAc, procurement analyst III, UC Davis Health

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Amanda Whitaker MBA 28

This scholarship made the MBA more financially feasible and affirmed the value UC Davis places on my work to improve our healthcare system. I want to strengthen my skills in data analytics and operations to move evidence into practice faster, improve quality and use limited resources more effectively to take better care of our patients.

—Amanda Whitaker, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, UC Davis Health

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Steffon Roberts MBA 28

The Staff and Family Scholarship made UC Davis’s high-quality education more accessible, allowing me to pursue an MBA while continuing to gain experience in my current role. This support reduces the financial burden as I strengthen my leadership skills, address knowledge gaps and grow into the leader I hope to become.

—Steffon Roberts, financial analyst, UC Davis Health

Apply Now and Unlock Your Leadership Potential

If you’re ready take the next step in your leadership journey, the Graduate School of Management is ready to invest in you with generous scholarships to help you meet your academic and professional goals. Explore your eligibility and start your path toward an MBA or Master of Management today. Connect with us here.

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