Scholarships & Financial Aid

Full-time MBA students are automatically considered for a range of merit-based scholarships based on academic performance, professional experience and leadership potential. Awards range from partial tuition to full funding, depending on the strength of your application.

• Dean’s Scholarships — cover full tuition, program fees and include an annual stipend  
• TCU Neeley Scholarships — full or partial tuition awards  
• Forté Fellowships — awarded to students demonstrating leadership and commitment to advancing women in business  
• Endowed Scholarships — range from $2,500 to full tuition  
• Veterans Benefits — GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program support eligible students  
• Graduate Assistantships — paid positions supporting faculty or departments  
• Summer Internships — paid opportunities that support career development  

Master of Accounting students may receive financial support through assistantships and program-based scholarships.

• Graduate Assistantships — provide stipends in exchange for teaching, tutoring or research support  
• Veterans Benefits — GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program support eligible students  
• Accounting Scholarships — awarded during the program based on academic performance  

Part-time MBA students have access to grants and scholarships designed to support working professionals. Eligibility and award amounts vary based on enrollment level, income and program participation.

• Professional Development Grants (PDG) — cover a portion of tuition and do not require repayment  
• Graduate Program Fee Scholarships — help offset program-related costs  
• Veterans Benefits — available for eligible students  

Executive MBA scholarships recognize accomplished professionals and help build talented, diverse cohorts. Applicants are automatically considered for scholarship awards based on their admission application materials and admission interview. Scholarships are designed for students who personally fund at least 50% of their program costs, and awards are distributed across the program's five semesters. Recipients are expected to represent the program with excellence and help recruit future Executive MBA classes.

• Career Leadership & Achievement Scholarship — $10,000 awards for incoming students with exceptional professional achievement, leadership and career progression, such as significant managerial experience or a distinguished record of advancement
• Horned Frog Leadership Scholarship — up to $50,000 for an incoming student with a strong record of professional achievement and leadership and significant financial need; requires a scholarship application and financial documentation, including total household income
• Nonprofit Leader Scholarship — $25,000 for an incoming student with at least three consecutive years of leadership in the nonprofit, public service or charitable sector
• Community Partners Program Scholarship — $42,000 for employees, members and affiliates of participating community partner organizations; applicants identify their organization in the admission application, and organizations may also nominate candidates. The Community Partners Program reflects Neeley’s commitment to expanding access to graduate business education, strengthening local organizations, and developing the next generation of business leaders. Learn more at Community Partners Program Scholarship. 
• Veterans Benefits — up to full program cost ($142,000) plus stipends for a limited number of veterans and dependents eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program benefits; TCU's veterans certifying official provides personalized guidance on eligibility and funding
• EMBA Heritage Nancy Nix Endowed Scholarship — funded by Executive MBA alumni, this annual spring award goes to the continuing second-year student with the highest cumulative GPA and no outside funding, such as corporate sponsorship; recent awards have been about $6,000, and eligibility is independent of other Executive MBA scholarships

For more information about Executive MBA costs and scholarships, contact Dr. Ariela Martinez, Director of Admissions and Recruiting, at ariela.martinez@tcu.edu.

Students affiliated with participating community organizations may be eligible for scholarship opportunities through the Community Partners Program. These awards are competitive and based on admission to a graduate program. 

Learn About Community Partners

The PhD in Business Administration is a fully funded doctoral program. All admitted students receive a five-year funding commitment designed to support their academic and professional development.

Funding includes:

• Full tuition support
• Annual living stipend
• Health insurance coverage

Students may also receive support for conference travel, research activities and professional development opportunities throughout the program.

Because doctoral students receive a comprehensive funding package, most do not rely on traditional graduate scholarships or educational loans to complete the program.