University of Maryland - The Smith MBA Scholarships

1) Merit Based

  Criteria

  •   Scholastic merit
  •   Evidence of leadership
  •   GMAT scores
  •   Work experience

P.S: All applicants to full-time MBA whose applications are complete by Jan 15th are considered for this scholarship

2) Graduate Assistantship

   Participate in

  •    College and University Research Assistantship
  •    Teaching Assistantship

   Award: Pays 9.5 month stipend for 180 hours of work per semester

3) Federal Student Loans
 
Criteria

  • Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Apply for Federal Student Loans through the Office of Student Financial Aid  by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. The application is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov; UMD-College Park's FAFSA code is 002103.

For more information Contact Smith MBA


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