Scholarships

Your MSBA represents a significant investment in your future. A variety of financial aid programs are available.

All candidates are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on their admissions application. Criteria include academic record (undergraduate record, GMAT/GRE), professional promise and focus. Details regarding scholarships are included in the official admissions offer letter.

If you're an incoming international student and need educational loan assistance, you must have a U.S.-based co-signer to apply.

Scholarships for Incoming Admitted Students

Dean’s Scholarships and MSBA Fellowships and Graduate School of Management Grants

Up to $20,000

The Graduate School of Management offers limited awards based on merit. Factored into consideration are leadership experience, as well as academic and professional accomplishments. The Admissions Committee considers candidates for these awards at the time of admission. No separate scholarship application is required.

UC Native American Opportunity Plan

Varies by Program

The University of California Native American Opportunity Plan covers in-state systemwide tuition and Student Services Fees for California students in state-supported programs who are enrolled in federally recognized Native American, American Indian or Alaska Native tribes.

Students must submit the eligibility affidavit and documentation on the UC Davis Financial Aid and Scholarships to confirm eligibility. For more information and eligibility requirements, please speak with your admissions counselor.

To learn more about the cost of professional degree programs, visit the UC Davis Financial Aid website.

Additional documentation is required.

Military Service Award

Up to $6,000

Awards up to $6,000 for tuition expenses not covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill to up to two eligible UC Davis Graduate School of Management students; with this Veterans Affairs (VA) will match that amount dollar for dollar. This award cannot be combined with other GSM or program-specific scholarship awards.

For more information, please visit the Military Applicants page.

SIEML Alumni Award

Varies by Program

Alumni of Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) who completed the program within the past seven years are eligible for a full scholarship to select GSM programs.

If admitted, tuition will be fully covered by the Graduate School of Management. The scholarship is applied throughout the duration of the program.

There is no separate application. Simply indicate your SIEML participation on your MBA application. The admissions committee will verify eligibility, and award details will be included in your offer letter.

Note: If you already receive a scholarship package exceeding this amount, no additional funds will be awarded. 

Subject to change. Admissions committee will verify eligibility, and award details will be included in your offer letter.

Note: If you already receive a scholarship package exceeding this amount, no additional funds will be awarded.

California Leadership Institute (CaLI) Program Alumni Applicants

$10,000

Admitted CaLI alumni are eligible for this award. Eligible students will receive $10,000 in scholarship funding. Additional documenation is required.

UC & CSU Alumni Scholarship

The UC and CSU Alumni Scholarship is for applicants who have received their undergraduate from a University of California or California State University campus. The Admissions Committee considers candidates for these awards at the time of admission.  No separate scholarship application is required.

Student Analyst Position

Up to $9,750

Graduate Student Analysts (GSAs) play a key role in shaping the MSBA experience, both for the current cohort and future classes.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the program’s executive and academic directors on initiatives that support:

Immediate Family Member Scholarship

$20,000 to $60,000*

In recognition of the service given to the people of California, the Graduate School of Management is piloting a scholarship program available to UC Davis, UCOP, UCANR, UC Law, UCSF, LLNL or LBNL immediate family members (spouse, legal domestic partner, biological or adopted child, or stepchild).

Scholarships can be used for the Full-Time MBA, Bay Area Part-Time MBA, Sacramento Part-Time MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics or the in-person Master of Management programs. Additional application materials are required. Learn more.

*Varies by program