Merit based scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. The largest scholarships are awarded to applicants with GMAT or GRE scores at or above the average (630 GMAT, 308 GRE). Scholarship range: $3000 - $18,000. Students without scores (who have been granted a test waiver) may also be considered for the following scholarships.

The Dean’s Merit Scholarships are awarded to students that demonstrate exceptional academic and/or professional achievements. The Admissions Committee bases scholarship award decisions on a range of criteria, including scholastic merit, leadership, work experience and other characteristics that add value to the academic and social atmosphere of SCU. Award range: $1,000 - $6,000.

The Leavey School of Business is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within our graduate programs and learning communities. This scholarship is designed to recognize and support all students who contribute to diversity and promote inclusion through their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Recipients will have the opportunity to engage in professional development workshops, access networking opportunities within The Leavey School of Business community, and play an active role in social and academic activities that promote community, belonging, and mentorship.

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Have overcome personal, social, or educational challenges in pursuing their academic goals
• Show a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, or demonstrate leadership in fostering an inclusive environment through work, community service, or other involvement

Award: Two awards of $10,000 are awarded per year in the fall. Eligible applicants will have access to the Inclusive Excellence Scholarship application upon admission via the application portal.

The Leavey School of Business is a proud partner of The Forté Foundation and awards Leadership Fellowships to outstanding Evening MBA and Executive MBA admitted students who demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing and enhancing the next generation of business leaders. These fellowships are intended to support students who show exceptional leadership (in one or more of the following: academic leadership, team leadership, community leadership, and creative leadership) potential and a dedication to fostering growth and innovation in the business world.

Award: Three fellowships of $10,000 are awarded per year. Eligible applicants will have access to the Leadership Fellowship application upon admission via the application portal.

In keeping with the university’s mission to educate for a more just and humane world, these scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to a limited number of students who have demonstrated meritorious achievements in community service activities in either paid or volunteer positions. Award range: $2,000 - $5,000. No additional materials are required.

All SCU alumni from undergraduate or graduate programs who are admitted to a Graduate Business program will receive a guaranteed $1,000 scholarship. This is in addition to any other merit based awards. No additional materials are required.

The Yellow Ribbon program is an additional amount of funding for qualified Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill ® recipients which is used for any remaining mandatory tuition and fee costs once the annual maximum Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill ® funding has been exceeded. The Leavey School of Business has 5 Yellow Ribbon awards of $8000 per year and are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information about the Yellow Ribbon program at Santa Clara University, visit Santa Clara University’s Veterans Support Services.

The Leavey School of Business aims to continue to enhance diversity in business education through its partnership with the National Black MBA Association. Each award includes a $5,000 scholarship and an opportunity to become part of the Leavey School of Business National Black MBA Association® Fellow Class. 

The Leavey School of Business National Black MBA fellowship details:

• Discounted registration fee for the annual NBMBAA® Conference
• Act as a liaison between the local NBMBAA® chapter and peers at the Leavey School of Business.
• Attend at least 2 events per academic year hosted by the local NBMBAA® chapter.
• Help to promote Leavey School of Business and the National Black MBA Association® to prospective MBA candidates.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be a member of NBMBAA®.
• Applicants must be an admitted student or current student in the MBA programs.
• All scholarship applicants must have an NBMBAA Membership that is in active financial status. We invite you to join the association by clicking HERE
• Admitted students can access the scholarship form via their Application Status Portal on the "Reply to Business Offer of Admissions" form.

Merit based scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. Scholarships are awarded to applicants to the on-campus MSBA, MSFA and MSIS with GMAT or GRE scores at or above the average (650 GMAT, 315 GRE). Priority will be given to applicants who submit by the April 1 Priority Deadline. Scholarship range: $2000 - $8000

The Dean’s Merit Scholarships are awarded to students that demonstrate exceptional academic and/or professional achievements. The Admissions Committee bases scholarship award decisions on a range of criteria, including scholastic merit, leadership, work experience and other characteristics that add value to the academic and social atmosphere of SCU. Award range: $1,000 - $3,000. To be considered, applicants must apply to the MSBA, MSFA or MSIS by the April 1 Priority Deadline.

The Leavey School of Business is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within our graduate programs and learning communities. This scholarship is designed to recognize and support all students who contribute to diversity and promote inclusion through their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Recipients will have the opportunity to engage in professional development workshops, access networking opportunities within The Leavey School of Business community, and play an active role in social and academic activities that promote community, belonging, and mentorship.

Eligible applicants will have access to the Inclusive Excellence Scholarship application upon admission via the application portal.

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Have overcome personal, social, or educational challenges in pursuing their academic goals
• Show a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, or demonstrate leadership in fostering an inclusive environment through work, community service, or other involvement

All SCU alumni from undergraduate or graduate programs who are admitted to a Graduate Business program will receive a guaranteed $1,000 scholarship. This is in addition to any other merit based awards. No additional materials are required.