Full-Time MBA Scholarships at Willamette

The Willamette MBA City Year AmeriCorps Scholarship provides benefits to members of the City Year network.

Benefits offered to City Year alums:

• Application fee waiver
• Enrollment deferral for currently serving AmeriCorps members who decide to serve for additional time with City Year.
• Minimum scholarship in the amount of $25,000 to qualifying AmeriCorps members

Scholarship Requirements:

• Currently serving AmeriCorps members at any of our United States locations are eligible. They must, at the time of university enrollment, have completed at least one City Year service term.
• City Year alums who have completed at least one City Year service term at any of our U.S. locations
• Staff members from City Year who have completed a minimum of two years of employment.

The Willamette MBA Community Impact Scholarship attracts outstanding students who have contributed significantly to their community. These students have a demonstrated commitment to assisting their communities through work, volunteering, or any other form of contribution.

The Global Reach Scholarship serves outstanding international students who can contribute to the Willamette community. We hope to assist you as you pursue your MBA degree in the U.S.

Eligibility: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from any country outside of the United States

The Willamette MBA National Scholarship honors outstanding U.S. students who can contribute to the Willamette community. As the top-ranked MBA program in Oregon, we hope to assist you as you pursue your MBA.

Scholarship Requirements: Completion of a U.S. undergraduate degree in one of the 49 U.S. states outside of Oregon

The Pacific Northwest Scholarship is focused on rewarding students from the Pacific Northwest who wish to remain in our diverse and vibrant region and continue to contribute to local communities.

Scholarship Requirements: Completion of a U.S. undergraduate degree in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.

Willamette University MBA offers an AmeriCorps Matching Award to qualified AmeriCorps alumni in recognition of academic potential, involvement in community activities, and leadership. This award matches the funding the student receives from AmeriCorps for up to one year of service.

Scholarship Requirements: Individuals must have completed an approved term of national service in AmeriCorps programs. They also must have obtained The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, before starting the MBA program. AmeriCorps Applicant Portal.

The Willamette MBA Veterans Scholarship gives back to those who have served in the military. If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, we thank you for your service to our country. We would be proud to help you transition to your new career.

Scholarship Requirements: Proof of Veteran Status

Willamette MBA offers Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows the opportunity to earn an MBA. Willamette will award Coverdell Fellows a minimum scholarship worth 25% of tuition.

We provide several hands-on learning opportunities to actively engage with the local community.

During their first year, students participate in the Practical Applications for Careers and Enterprises (PACE) program. They serve as consultants and support selected not-for-profit and government enterprises. This project provides a valuable opportunity to build real-world experience. Contribute to the community through enhancing the operations of client service organizations.

Peace Corps Volunteers can earn lifetime eligibility for the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows. They must fall into one of the following categories:

1. Peace Corps Volunteers who complete the full two-year tour of Peace Corps service or are otherwise given “completion of service” (COS) status
2. Peace Corps Volunteers who are medically separated
3. Peace Corps Volunteers who are given "interrupted service" status because of circumstances beyond their control
4. Peace Corps Response or Global Health Services Partnership Volunteers who complete 12 months of service within 24 months

Two-year volunteers who resign or are administratively separated are not eligible for Coverdell Fellows unless they have already earned eligibility through a previous Peace Corps tour.

How to apply for the Coverdell Fellowship:

1. Complete the scholarship essay within the application and indicate your interest in the Coverdell Fellowship
2. Email your “Description of Service” to mba-admission@willamette.edu