The Haskayne School of Business, located at the University of Calgary, is one of Canada’s premier business schools, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. One of its flagship offerings is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
The Haskayne MBA program is designed to create transformative leaders who can navigate the challenges and complexities of an ever-evolving business landscape. Recognizing the potential financial barrier for some prospective students, the Haskayne School of Business provides a series of scholarships to assist qualified candidates. This article sheds light on the Haskayne MBA scholarships, emphasizing their types, eligibility criteria, and application processes.
Why Scholarships Matter at Haskayne School of Business
Scholarships at Haskayne School of Business serve multiple purposes:
- Attracting Talent: Scholarships ensure that deserving candidates from all backgrounds can pursue an MBA without the financial strain.
- Diversity: By offering scholarships to underrepresented communities, Haskayne ensures a diverse classroom environment, enriching the learning experience for all.
- Rewarding Excellence: Scholarships serve as a recognition of the student’s past achievements and future potential.
Types of Haskayne MBA Scholarships
The Haskayne School of Business offers a variety of scholarships, including:
- Merit-based Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, GMAT/GRE scores, work experience, and leadership qualities.
- Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships: These are designed to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in the MBA program.
- Industry-specific Scholarships: Aimed at students with specific career interests or backgrounds, such as energy, finance, or entrepreneurship.
- International Student Scholarships: To support and attract global talents to the Haskayne MBA program.
- Alumni-funded Scholarships: Established by Haskayne alumni to give back to the next generation of business leaders.
Academic Achievement MBA Scholarship
Academic Achievement Scholarship is $23,000 for the first year and $13,000 for the second year.
Academic Achievement Scholarship is awarded based on prior academic success, including undergraduate GPA and GMAT scores.
You will automatically be considered for an Academic Achievement Scholarship when you apply to the program.
Haskayne Entrance Scholarships
Haskayne Entrance scholarships are between $1,500 and $20k per individual. Haskayne Entrance scholarships are awarded based on prior academic success, including undergraduate GPA and GMAT scores.
You will automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship when you apply to the program. Note that as per admissions, entrance scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early in the admission cycle.
Donor-Funded Scholarships
Donor-funded scholarships are anywhere between $800 and $18,000 per award; note that the total annual award to a student does not normally exceed $20,500.
Donor-funded scholarships are awarded on the basis of a broad range of selection criteria based on students’ educational and professional background or interests.
Students will be notified each April of available awards and how to apply. If you believe that you are a strong candidate for a donor-sponsored scholarship, we encourage you to apply to all that are applicable to your individual background. For more information, please reach out to a program advisor to learn more.
How to Apply for Haskayne MBA Scholarships
You will automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship when you apply to the program. Note that as per admissions, entrance scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early in the admission cycle.
