MBA Scholarships

UC Native American Opportunity Plan

$28,880

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.

The Part-Time MBA programs are not state supported. However, for the Part-Time MBA programs, the Graduate School of Management has committed to provide an equivalent financial aid program. Eligible Part-Time MBA students will receive a scholarship of $28,880 in total to be allocated over the course of their program.

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.

Military Applicants

$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, visit the Military Applicants webpage.

SIEML Alumni Award

36 units fees covered*

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 the UC Davis Full-Time MBA program.

If admitted, your 36 units of 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

UC Davis MBA and MM: Employee Scholarship Program

Up to $60,000*

Available to UC Davis, UCOP, and UC ANR employees. Applies to Bay Area Part-Time MBA, Bay Area Part-Time Master of Management, Sacramento Part-Time MBA or Sacramento Part-Time Master of Management programs. Additional application materials are required. Learn more.

*Varies by program

Immediate Family Member Scholarship

$25,000-$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. Additional application materials are required. Learn more.

*Varies by program

Government Employee Scholarship

As part of our commitment to supporting public service and talent development, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management offers scholarships for government employees (local, state and federal). These scholarships can be used for either the Bay Area or Sacramento Part-Time MBA or Part-Time MM programs.

Ideal candidates are accomplished professionals with high leadership potential. These awards are competitive and are awarded based on intellectual curiosity and strength, demonstrated leadership, professional effectiveness, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Additional application materials are required. Details about the award can be found here: Government Leadership and Impact Scholarship

Paul and Susan Bianchi GSM Student Award

Established by Paul and Susan Bianchi to assist in recruiting outstanding students to the full-time and part-time MBA programs (est. 2021).

Joncarlo and Jami Mark Scholarship

Established by Joncarlo Mark MBA 00, and his wife, Jami Rubin-Mark, this scholarship is to assist in recruiting outstanding students with financial needs to help ease their burden of educational expenses, such as books and information technology that will enable them to thrive in the MBA program. The scholarship is available for full-time and part-time students (est. 2019).

Kenneth E. and Joanne M. Nitzberg Scholarship 

In appreciation for what UC Davis has meant to them, Ken and Joanne Nitzberg made this gift especially to benefit re-entry students in the Full or Part-Time (Bay Area and Sacramento) MBA programs. The two-year endowed fellowship honors Ken’s mother, who returned to finish her college education after raising her family (est. 1998).  

Richard and Joy Dorf Endowed Fellowship (with Matching Support from the Graduate Student Fellowship Matching Initiative)

Established by Richard C. and Joy M. Dorf, this award supports students in the Full-Time or Part-Time (Bay Area and Sacramento) MBA programs or the MPAc program from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds defined as students from low-income backgrounds as defined by the Graduate Financial Aid Office and for students who have demonstrated potential for leadership in increasing the participation of underrepresented minorities in business (est. 2015).

Michael Fitzsimons Wine Industry Award

Established by the Michael-David Winery Foundation to provide student support for a Full-Time or Part-Time MBA student who is planning to pursue a career in the wine industry and is in good academic standing (3.0 grade point average) (est. 2013).

Zaiss Ventures Fellowship 

Established by Zaiss Ventures to support outstanding GSM students (est. 2015).

William and Jean M. Allewelt Award for Management Students

Established by William and Jean Allewelt, this scholarship is one of the first endowed awards at the Graduate School of Management. It supports an MBA student in good academic standing. Preference is given to a parent (married or single) who demonstrates financial need (est. 1998).

Brad Atwood Scholarship

Established by Virginia and Greg Kelsch to honor the pivotal role that Brad Atwood, former Vice-Chancellor of UC Irvine, played in recognizing Virginia’s career potential. This scholarship supports an MBA student (from any of the MBA programs- Full-Time, Bay Area, Sacramento or Online) who is interested in pursuing a career in non-profit management or who has an interest or background in non-profits (est. 1993).

Avala Family Endowed Scholarship

Established by Chakrii and Lakshmi Avala to provide student support for MBA students in the Graduate School of Management (est. 2023). 

California Wine Industry Management Education Award

Established to honor the California wine industry's strong partnership with Professor Emeritus Robert Smiley, this fellowship supports an MBA student (from any of the MBA programs, including Full-Time, Bay Area, Sacramento or Online) interested in becoming a professional within the California wine industry (est. 1998). 

James R. and Georgia K. Corbett Fellowship for Student Entrepreneur

Established by James and Georgia Corbett, passionate mentors and long-time supporters of the School, this fellowship supports an outstanding MBA student (from any of the MBA programs: Full-Time, Bay Area, Sacramento or Online) who are judged to have motivation, potential and passion for succeeding in the entrepreneurial world (est. 2000).

Dolan Family Management Education Award

Established by Eamonn and Kathleen Dolan, this award supports Full-Time, Bay Area Part-Time, or Sacramento Part-Time MBA students who face or have overcome significant financial hardships or other obstacles. Selection shall be based upon a statement submitted by an applicant or a student who has overcome, or is currently facing, a significant personal financial hardship or other obstacles in their lifetime (disability or tragic family circumstance, etc.). For additional clarification and to provide an example, while some students may have parents who faced hardship, the Award is intended for students who have experienced hardship personally and directly. Preference is given to a student who graduated from a high school located in one of the following geographic areas (in order of priority): 1) City of Oakland; 2) Contra Costa County or Alameda County; or 3) State of California. (est. 2013). Secondary consideration, if needed, will be based on service to the community.

HM.CLAUSE

The HM.CLAUSE Agricultural Business Fellowship Award is for an MBA student (from any of the MBA programs: Full-Time, Bay Area, Sacramento, or Online) who has a demonstrated interest in pursuing a profession in the agriculture industry (specifically related to crop and seed development), and who possesses the drive and the leadership potential to be successful in this business.