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Batten Scholars Selection – Entrepreneurial, Innovation or Technology

Darden’s Batten Institute presents the Batten Scholars program for candidates with exceptional potential to contribute towards entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation.

The scholarship is awarded as part of the MBA application. 

Batten Scholars program is competitive and structured as a cohort-based program, including networking opportunities with fellow scholars and alumni through events and facilitated conversations. 

Amount: Full tuition and fees for Full-Time MBA candidates.

Number of Awards: Not Specified

Eligibility/Criteria

1) Entrepreneurial traits - for the Batten Entrepreneur Scholars program; 

2) Leadership for the Batten Technology Scholars program;  and 

3) Innovative thinking (process or products) for the Batten Innovation Scholars program

Essay: A 500-word supplemental essay with one of the three narratives: entrepreneurship, innovation, or developing technology.

Essay Tips and Analysis of the Batten Scholars program 

Decision: Along with the admission decision

Deadline: Follows Darden MBA Deadlines

Reference


 

F1GMAT's Darden MBA Essay Guide

 

Essay 1: Community of Belonging: What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (100 words)

Essay 2: Inclusive Impact: Please describe a tangible example that illuminates your experience promoting an inclusive environment and what you would bring to creating a welcoming, global community at Darden. (300 words)

Essay 3: Careers With Purpose: At this time how would you describe your short-term, post-MBA goal in terms of industry, function, geography, company size and/or mission and how does it align with the long-term vision you have for your career? (200 words)

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