Entries for the?Stanford Graduate School of Business Fellowship Program Award is currently ongoing for interested and qualified international students who are looking to pursue a fellowship program at Stanford Graduate School Of Business, USA.
The Stanford USA MBA Fellowship provides financial assistance to students who wish to obtain an MBA at Stanford GSB and are committed to economic development in regions of the United States that have been underrepresented in the MBA Program.
Before you apply, please read the eligibility requirements and other very important information in the sections appearing further below.
Scholarship Type:
MBA
Eligible Countries:
USA Citizens and International Students
Eligible Field Of Study:
Value Of Fellowships:
This year, the Fellowship focuses on the U.S. Midwest and pays for tuition and associated fees (approximately US $170,000 over two years) for Stanford MBA students who demonstrate financial need and strong ties to the Midwest.
Are You Eligible For Stanford Graduate School Of Business Fellowship Program?
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. If you are a dual citizen, you are eligible as long as you hold U.S. citizenship.
- Demonstrated financial need is preferred, as assessed through the Stanford GSB financial aid process after admission.
- You must demonstrate strong ties to, and a commitment to the economic development of, at least one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
- You must be proficient in English Language.
How Can You Apply?
To be considered for the Stanford USA MBA Fellowship, you must apply in either Round 1 (by 18 September 2025) or Round 2 (by 10 January 2025) of the MBA application process.
We cannot consider you for the fellowship in Round 3. If you have already been admitted to the GSB and have deferred enrollment, you must apply to the USA MBA Fellowship the year prior to your enrollment.
For more information about fellowships and deferred enrollment, please visit: Deferred Enrollment.
In the MBA application, you will indicate that you are applying for the Stanford USA MBA Fellowship; doing so will trigger a prompt for an additional essay (listed below).
You must submit the Stanford USA MBA Fellowship essay with your completed MBA Program application by the appropriate application deadline.
Suggested essay length is 400 words. Follow the formatting requirements as outlined in the Essay Instructions.
Essay Topic
Tell us about your connection(s) to the Midwest region and about your intended contributions to the region.
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Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this scholarship is September 18, 2025.
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