Brandeis University invites applications for its prestigious International Business Scholars Program, a unique opportunity for undergraduates to earn a graduate business degree in as little as one additional year. This program offers flexible pathways including BA/MA, BA/MSBA, BA/MBA, and a 9-month MSF for students with a finance minor.

To be eligible for the scholarship program at Brandeis University, students must be current or prospective undergraduates at Brandeis. Interest in the program should be indicated on the undergraduate application, or students can contact the admissions office if they did not initially express interest. For the 9-month MSF option, students must complete a finance minor.

Brandeis International Business School (IBS), part of Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a globally focused institution dedicated to preparing students for careers in international business, economics, and finance. Established in 1994, it offers a range of graduate programs including MBA, Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA), Master of Science in Finance (MSF), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and a PhD in International Economics and Finance.

Application Deadline: November 1

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Brandeis University

• Department: Brandeis International Business School

• Course Level: Combined undergraduate and graduate degrees (BA/MA, BA/MSBA, BA/MBA, or 9-month MSF)

• Award: Guaranteed 25% tuition scholarship + eligibility for additional merit-based scholarships

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: Domestic and international students

• The award can be taken in: United States

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for graduate programs in:

  • Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA)

  • Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Master of Science in Finance (MSF, for students with a finance minor)

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be Brandeis undergraduate students (or applicants intending to join Brandeis)

  • Indicate interest in the International Business Scholars Program during their undergraduate application OR contact [email protected] if not previously indicated

  • For MSF eligibility: complete a finance minor

  • For formal admission to a graduate program (as Junior or Senior), submit the short online graduate application with a resume, transcript, and Student ID.

How to Apply

• For Scholars Program:
  No separate application is required. Indicate your interest on the undergraduate application or email [email protected] if interest wasn’t previously noted.

• For Graduate Program (Junior or Senior students):
  Complete the Master’s Program Application. The application is free and takes under 3 minutes if you have your materials ready.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 25% scholarship for graduate tuition

• Consideration for additional merit-based scholarships

• Assigned Program Advisor for unlimited 1:1 support

• No formal application required to join the Scholars program

• Exclusive invitations to events, speakers, and professional opportunities

• Early access to internships and alumni network

• Personalized career development support via the Hiatt Career Center and Career Strategies and Engagement Center

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