Financing graduate education is a challenge for many students. The Palumbo-Donahue School offers competitive financial awards (including scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships) on a merit basis to domestic and international full-time students in all of our graduate programs. Up to six fellowships are awarded each year.
Initial awards are based on application credentials, undergraduate transcripts and standardized test score reports. Awards for subsequent semesters are based on academic performance in graduate coursework at Duquesne and award-specific criteria.
One-Year MBA: Merit-Based Financial Awards
All admitted applicants to the One-Year MBA program are considered for merit-based financial awards based on the strength of the application as presented by academic records, standardized scores, school and workplace accomplishments, recommendations and personal essays. | All One-Year MBA candidates are eligible for merit scholarships and may be eligible for either a fellowship or graduate assistantship.
One-Year MBA: Fellowships & Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of fellowships and graduate assistantships are available to each cohort. A GMAT/GRE or a 3.25 GPA (undergraduate or graduate) is required to be eligible for a graduate assistantship. | Duquesne's Office of Financial Aid provides support for securing student loans. Part-time, on-campus student employment opportunities are available and the Office of Career Services serves as a resource for finding part-time jobs with regional employers. | * The GMAT or GRE is required to be considered for fellowships.
Beyer Scholarship
Nichols Scholarship
Professional MBA
Graduate Assistantships provide partial tuition assistance in exchange for service to the University on specialized assignments.
- To qualify, a student must be enrolled in at least 9 credits of graduate business course work each semester and have one of the following: Competitive GMAT or GRE score, or 3.25 GPA in the most recent degree earned (undergraduate or graduate).
An annual $4,000 award, funded by Lennox International, is available for a Professional MBA student who works full time, has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, demonstrates contributions to their organization, demonstrates contributions to society, and engages in community service.
Students who have completed at least one semester are invited to apply.
James J. Byrne Award Winners
Specialized Masters Financial Aid & Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Available for the following programs: MS in Accountancy, MS in Analytics & Information Management, and MS in Supply Chain Management
Graduate Assistantships provide partial tuition assistance in exchange for service to the University on specialized assignments. Types of assignments vary year to year and are determined by the supervising faculty/staff member. However, typical work assignments include research, class assistance, consulting projects, or database entry. Graduate Assistants are required to work between 13-20 hours per week during a semester in exchange for a set number of credits of tuition assistance.
How to Qualify:
- Competitive GMAT or GRE score, or 3.25/4.0 GPA in the most recent degree earned (undergraduate or graduate).
How to Apply:
- When you apply to your program of choice, mark your interest in a Graduate Assistantship position under the "Academic Plans" section, for the question, "Select the graduate merit award for which you would like to be considered."
- Qualified candidates will be invited to interview in early February/March
Deadlines:
Please complete your application:
- Round I: January 31st
- Round II: March 30th
- March 30th and later: if positions are still available, eligible students will be interviewed on a rolling basis.
Employer Tuition Assistance
Many employers provide financial support for continuing education. We encourage students to check with their Human Resource department. Duquesne offers a tuition deferment plan for students whose employers do not reimburse until the course is completed.