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Scholarships

Merit Based Tuition Discounts

The Clarkson University MBA Program awards scholarships on a merit basis, in the form of tuition discounts. Every applicant is evaluated individually for scholarship money at the time of acceptance, and is not required to complete any additional scholarship application. Awards are primarily based on a student’s cumulative GPA, GMAT or GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and resume. Based on these credentials, an appropriate scholarship amount will be awarded. There is no limit to the number of scholarships that can be awarded in an academic year. For the class of 2013, scholarships ranged in amount from 9-65% off tuition.

Deadline: Rolling basis.

Application: No additional application required.


Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is reserved for exceptional students with an undergraduate degree from a partnering institution with an active 4+1 articulation agreement with Clarkson University’s MBA program. To apply, students will be required to submit a 1-page essay describing why they feel they are a good candidate to receive this award.

Deadline: May 18th, 2012

Application: 1 page essay.


Clarkson Women in Business Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is sponsored by Clarkson Women in Business (CWiB) and is reserved for an exceptional female student. Clarkson Women in Business is a professional organization associated with the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA), providing educational and empowerment opportunities for Clarkson University’s MBA students, in support of women in business. To apply, students will be required to submit a 1-page essay describing why they feel they are a good candidate to receive this award.

Deadline: May 18th, 2012

Application: 1 page essay.


Crane Company Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity has been established through generous funding by Crane Company and their foundation, The Crane Fund for Widows and Children for enrolled domestic or international MBA students. This opportunity is reserved for MBA students who have an interest in pursuing the supply chain management track, an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher (i.e., last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate education at the time of acceptance/enrollment), and who have demonstrated leadership and accomplishments in undergraduate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. To apply, students will need to write a 1-page essay describing in full detail why they are interested in the field of Supply Chain Management; what their career goals are in this area; and why they should be considered for this prestigious scholarship.

Deadline: May 18th, 2012

Application: 1 page essay.

J. Ronald Frazier '45 Endowed Scholarship

This fellowship will be based on financial need or an incoming student who is in good academic standing within their respected university.  Students who are enrolled in their university's School of Business and who wish to pursue a career in Supply Chain Management will be considered for this fellowship.  If no students meet the requirements of this fellowship, the fellowship May be used for other students in good academic standing with financial need.

Deadline: May 18th, 2012

Application: 1 page essay.


Other Financial Assistance and Important Forms: The Office of Graduate Business Programs and Clarkson University's Student Administrative Services Office are available to help you through the financial process.  The following links will assist you as you explore the options that are available to you.  If you have any other questions about loan programs, please contact the Student Loan Manager, Student Administrative Services Office, at 1-315-268-3904. 



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