All applicants to the Full-Time MBA program are automatically considered for merit-based awards as part of the admissions review process. No separate application is required.
Merit-based awards are determined through a holistic evaluation of each applicant’s profile, including:
- Overall Strength of the Admissions Application
- Professional Goals
- Academic Achievement
- Leadership Skills
- Intended Concentration
- Embodiment of the Haas Defining Leadership Principles
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee a scholarship award; rather, it ensures eligibility for consideration within a competitive applicant pool.
Merit-based awards are supported in part by the generosity of Berkeley Haas Alumni and Donors.
Scholarship Categories
Berkeley Haas offers several categories of merit-based awards to support a diverse, principled, and high-impact MBA community. Additional details for each award are available below:
| Allan Holt Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Allan Holt. This scholarship is awarded to students who are committed to promoting diversity in the Haas School of Business and who contribute to a diverse educational environment. |
| Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership Fellowship | Awarded to equity fluent leaders. |
| Dr. Tahir Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Dr. Dato’ Sri Tahir. This scholarship is awarded to international students with a preference for those who completed their undergraduate education in Asia. |
| Galloway MBA Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Mr. Scott Galloway and in conjunction with the Galloway Scholars Program at Berkeley Haas, this award supports students in the Full-Time MBA Program at the Haas School of Business. Mr. Galloway’s intention to financially support children of immigrants, for both undergraduate and graduate students at the Berkeley Haas School of Business, is an incredibly generous and visionary goal. This goal is clearly stated and based on his experiences as a child of immigrants, who benefitted from the public education that California did, and continues to offer, to children of immigrant parents. He is a beneficiary of this educational opportunity and now wants to provide funding to ensure these opportunities exist for other children of immigrant families. |
| Hanwha Finance Leaders Fellowship | Established by Hanwha Life Insurance, Korea’s first life insurance company, this fellowship supports MBA students demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to careers in finance. Preference is given to candidates with a connection to Korea, through residence, language proficiency, or professional interest, and a desire to engage with global financial markets. |
| Henrique Ceribelli MBA Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Mr. Henrique Ceribelli. This fellowship is awarded to MBA students with a preference for students who completed their undergraduate education in Latin America. |
| Song Feiqing Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Ms. Roberta Sung in honor of Song Feiqing. Song founded the Dongya Corporation which developed into one of the most important powerhouses of the Chinese textile industry. This is an award to support high-achieving FTMBA students with preference to students who represent the international community, preferably China, and who intend to pursue business opportunities either in China or in other parts of Southeast Asia, after graduation. |
| The Haas HBCU MBA Fellowship | The Haas HBCU MBA Fellowship is awarded to students with a degree from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and/or students who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
| Tirado Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Steve Tirado. This scholarship is awarded to students that demonstrate a commitment to diversity. |
| Torres Family Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Mr. Michael Torres. This fellowship is awarded to MBA students with a preference for students who are California-born and demonstrate excellence in leadership skills. |
| Ulatowski Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Mr. Tomek Ulatowski. This fellowship is awarded to MBA students with a preference for students who completed their higher education in Poland or Ukraine. |
| Blue Duck Scholarship | Provided by the generosity of alumnus John Natt (MBA ’69). The Blue Duck Scholarship is awarded to an MBA student who has received his or her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon. Award dependent on endowment payout available and total number of eligible candidates. |
| C&J White Fellowship | The C & J White Fellowship is awarded to MBA students pursuing careers in finance. |
| Center for Responsible Business (CRB) Fellowship | Awarded to students who best demonstrate their commitment to responsible business and their desire to engage with and support the Center for Responsible Business at Berkeley Haas. |
| Mike and Carol Meyer Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Mike Meyer and Carol Meyer. This award is for students with an undergraduate degree in the fields of engineering or science as well as students who intend to pursue an entrepreneurial career. |
| Jimenez Family Fellowship | The Jimenez Family Fellowship is awarded to US Citizens who demonstrate financial need and are students in the MBA program. |
| Ma McFarland Fellowship | Provided by the generosity of Christina Ma McFarland and Jason McFarland. This fellowship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. |
Planning Ahead
Scholarship funding is limited, and availability may vary by admissions round. Applicants who apply earlier in the admissions cycle are typically considered for a broader range of scholarship opportunities. Applicants for whom financial support is an important consideration are encouraged to plan accordingly when selecting an application round.