Our part-time MBA scholarships
Graduate school should be accessible. That's why Willamette University offers scholarship opportunities for our MBA for Professionals program. We automatically consider all admitted students for scholarship awards; no separate scholarship application is necessary. Learn more about scholarships available to Willamette's part-time students.
- Early-Action ScholarshipIf you're eager to join a top graduate degree program in Portland, consider the Early-Action Scholarship. MBA-P applicants must apply early to qualify. If you receive admissions by the early action deadline, you qualify for a $10,000 scholarship. In addition, you will also receive consideration for other merit-based scholarship awards.
We want to reward those who are interested in joining the Willamette University community. Simply complete your application early to qualify for this scholarship! - Dean's Achievement ScholarshipThe Dean's Achievement Scholarship is for admitted applicants who demonstrate excellent academic credentials. This scholarship is available for six consecutive semesters, starting from the first semester.
To qualify, students must earn a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.5. They also must have a minimum GMAT score of 580 or GRE score at the 50th percentile. We base the GRE score percentile on the average of the verbal and quantitative scores. - Dean's Opportunity AwardThe Dean's Opportunity Award is available to admitted students based on the overall strength of the candidate's application. Factors could include work experience, the personal statement, GPA, and the admissions interview.
Willamette is eager to award applicants who stand out during the admissions process. Applicants should provide the best application they can to qualify for this award. - Leadership AwardHave you demonstrated a history of leadership? The Leadership Award is available to applicants who have a strong leadership background. This can be through civic, community, professional, or non-academic involvement.
Include your leadership experience on your resume and personal statement to qualify for this award. - Entrepreneurship AwardIf you're passionate about starting new ventures or leading small businesses, the Entrepreneurship Award is for you. This award is available to applicants who have demonstrated experience in starting and/or leading organizations.
Include any relevant experience on your resume and within your personal statement to qualify for this award. - Alumni DiscountThe Alumni Discount is available to admitted applicants who earned a graduate or undergraduate degree from Willamette University. This tuition discount is available throughout the program.
Eligible alumni who apply and provide Willamette transcripts as part of the admission process will automatically receive the discount. - George and Colleen Hoyt Not-for-Profit ScholarshipThe George and Colleen Hoyt Not-for-Profit Scholarship is for students committed to managing not-for-profit organizations. This Hoyt scholarship will be available for students enrolled in the MBA-P program who have non-profit experience. Students will also need to exhibit a commitment to serving not-for-profit organizations.
The Hoyt scholarship requires a separate application. Applications are available in August and awarded for the September term. We encourage currently enrolled, admitted, and prospective students to apply. - Preferred Partnership programWillamette also offers a Preferred Partnership program with some of the biggest companies in Oregon. This provides qualified applicants with a tuition discount of $20,000. We amortize this amount over six consecutive semesters.
Review our full list of partnerships to see if your company offers a tuition discount option. Consult your HR department about any educational tuition reimbursement you may be eligible to receive.
Interested in becoming a preferred partner? Get in touch with the MBA-P team to learn about the program. - Other financial awards and details
Contact our Admissions team for more details on scholarships available to members of Leadership groups like:
- Leadership Portland Award
- Leadership Salem Award
- Leadership Clark County Award
- Company and Organization Partnerships
Willamette employees are not eligible for participation in the Dean's Achievement Scholarship program. Additionally, MBA-P students who participate in tuition discount programs or receive other WU scholarship funds may face limitations on the number of scholarships or discounts they are eligible to accrue. This includes those provided in partnership with the Yellow Ribbon scholarship program for veterans.
If you have questions about scholarships or financial aid please email us or call us at 971-717-7260.