Comprehensive Guide to Business School Scholarships

It's really no secret, business school is one of the most surefire educational routes to placement and advancement in the work force, as well as a quality salary throughout your career. This is the case from the associates through doctoral levels of study, where business degrees compare favorably on opportunity as well as return on investment with other degrees of the same level. According to a nationwide study by Georgetown University, earnings attributable to business degrees start early and accelerate throughout your career. In fact, including all degree levels, business majors can expect to bring home an extra $3.4 million in wages over a lifetime when compared to the average worker. So business school is worth it, right? In the long run, yes, with one caveat. Business schools are often some of the most expensive degrees at universities. Graduate business programs like master's in business administration are some of the most expensive graduate programs, with executive MBAs coming in at even higher per-credit hour costs. If business were another field, this would be a big turnoff. However, business majors are in demand in almost every major employment sector. This means that employers and public interest groups have a vested interest in helping you get an education in business. As such, there are potentially more business scholarships than almost any other field. Below we're gathered up over 300, checking to make sure they're still active and are targeted towards business majors.

The Costs of Business School

Differential tuition refers to the practice some universities employ in presenting different tuition rates depending on what program type a student is attending. At the undergraduate level, differential tuition is more rare (though at some schools is applied to fine arts, computing, science, and pre-med programs). At the graduate level differential tuition is the norm. Behind MD (Doctor of Medicine) degrees, computing and business degrees are often the highest priced degree types. While one can expect to pay close to the average undergraduate cost for a business degree, graduate business degrees cost a premium. Below we've listed some benchmarks for what to expect your business degree to cost depending on the level of education you're seeking.

• Average Tuition for In-State Public Undergrad: $9,970

• Average Tuition for Out-of-State Public Undergrad: $25,620

• Average Tuition for Private Undergrad: $34,740

• Average Tuition Range for all Master's Degrees: $30,000-$120,000

• Average Tuition for an MBA: $40,000

• Average Tuition from a top 10 MBA: $200,000

Ways to Save Money

Of course one of the most straightforward ways to save money obtaining your degree is to look for the most affordable programs. But sometimes the most affordable programs don't align with your life or career goals. If you're planning on staying with the same employer through and after your education process, many employers will help to supplament or entirely offset the cost of business education. Beyond that, there's scholarship and grant aid. At the undergraduate level, scholarships and grants are common. Particularly at top schools, many programs will make up the difference between your financial need and the tuition cost. At the graduate level — particularly in business — you're on your own a little more. Luckily, many employers have a vested interest in helping you to obtain a quality business education: they need you! For this reason, there are tons of third-party scholarships for business degrees. Below we're gathered over 300 that can be sorted by demographics, location, amount, and name.

• If you're Native American, of Latino heritage, female, LGBTQ, or a minority student, make sure to check out the demographic tab below. There are many scholarships available only to you.

• A handful of third-party scholarships will pay for your entire tuition, many stipulating up to $60,000 a year. This covers all but the most expensive business programs.

• There are many scholarships for business students. So many that some do not receive any or many applicants each year. Make sure to apply for a few to up your chances of some easy tuition money.

300+ Business School Scholarships

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