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 record, standardized scores, school and workplace accomplishments, recommendations and personal essays. Merit awards are offered at the time of admission. Scholarships provide a reduction in tuition*. Individuals with a competitive GPA or GMAT/GRE score may be considered for Fellowship and Graduate Assistantship opportunities which reduce the cost of tuition in return for providing service to the university or community organization in such areas as research, faculty support, or community outreach.**

All candidates are eligible for merit scholarships and may be eligible for one fellowship or graduate assistantship. 

*Scholarship opportunities are available for admitted applicants, who do not submit GMAT or GRE.

Scholarship funding is awarded at the time of admission. Fellowship and Graduate Assistantships require additional interviews. Students who wish to receive a Graduate Assistantship and have less than a 3.25 cumulative GPA are advised to submit a GMAT or GRE score. Your admissions application serves as your application for all merit funding opportunities.

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 may be required to be considered for fellowships and/or graduate assistantships.

One-Year MBA Scholarships

Minimum scholarship of $4,000 for an admitted One-Year MBA applicant with an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or better in any major. Graduates from a college/university outside of the U.S. can be considered with an equivalent GPA.

Minimum scholarship of $5,000 for an admitted One-Year MBA applicant with an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.5 or better in any major. Graduates from a college/university outside of the U.S. can be considered with an equivalent GPA.

Minimum scholarship of $5,000 for admitted One-Year MBA applicants who completed their undergraduate or graduate degree at Duquesne University. Criteria for consideration will include GPA and extracurricular involvement.
Minimum scholarship of $6,000 for an admitted One-Year MBA applicant with two or more years of significant work experience and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better. Graduates from a college/university outside of the U.S. can be considered with an equivalent GPA.
Provides up to $21,000 in funding ($7,000/semester) to admitted applicants in the One-Year MBA program and must meet the scholarship criteria of the National Black MBA Association Pittsburgh Chapter.
Sustainability Fellowships (up to 10 per academic year) are awarded to assist with research and publication projects with faculty.
Small Business Development Fellowships are available to support Duquesne's efforts to advance sustainability practices with small and start-up businesses in the region.
Coverdell Peace Corps Fellowships are offered to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to pursue a self-designed local initiative that serves the Peace Corps' "third goal."
Graduate Assistantships provide partial tuition assistance in exchange for service to the University on specialized assignments. Graduate Assistants in the One-Year MBA receive 4.5-9 credits of tuition assistance each semester in exchange for 10-20 hours per week of work. These positions are only awarded for the fall and spring semesters, for a maximum of 18 credits of tuition assistance. To qualify, applicants must have a competitive GMAT or GRE score, or a 3.5 GPA in the most recent degree earned (undergraduate or graduate).

Beyer Scholarship

The Michael Beyer Scholarship is valued at $1,250. Two Beyer Scholarships are awarded each fall to One-Year MBA or PMBA students. One scholarship is awarded to an admitted student starting in the fall semester, while the other scholarship is awarded to a current One-Year MBA or PMBA student who enrolled in the preceding spring or summer semesters. Qualified students will be notified by the Graduate School of Business and invited to apply.


Nichols Scholarship

The Nichols Scholarship is valued at $2,500 and is awarded each fall to a female student with a record of academic and/or professional achievement and financial need (demonstrated by submitting the FAFSA). One scholarship is awarded to an admitted fall-start PMBA student, or a current PMBA or One-Year MBA student who enrolled in the preceding spring or summer semesters. Qualified students will be notified by the Graduate School of Business and invited to apply.