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Which scholarships can I get for an MBA in New York as an international student?

06 Oct 2026 · Answered by Soorya Sudheer · 2 min read
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MBA students in New York can get scholarships, fellowships, graduate assistantships and government schemes. Columbia gives partial tuition support, NYU Stern awards mostly cover half or full tuition, Fordham starts at USD 20,000, Pace offers around USD 1,600 to 13,000 a year, and St. John's around USD 5,000 to 10,000.

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MBA students in New York can find financial support through university scholarships, fellowships, graduate assistantships and selected government schemes. Some awards come automatically with admission, while others need a separate application, and the value varies a lot.

Scholarship options

ScholarshipWho it is forCoverage
Columbia Business School MBA ScholarshipsQualified domestic and international MBA students; most awards are need-based, and some consider merit or donor criteriaPartial tuition support, with details shared after admission
NYU Stern Merit-Based ScholarshipsAll Full-Time MBA applicants, including international students, are considered automatically with no separate applicationMost awards cover half or full tuition; around 20% to 25% of admitted Full-Time MBA students receive one
Fordham Gabelli MBA Merit ScholarshipsStrong applicants judged on academics, career achievements, leadership, experiences and overall profileFrom USD 20,000 (approx INR 19.28 L) to full tuition
Pace University President's and Dean's ScholarshipsGraduate students with strong academic records; international students generally need at least 9 credits each Fall and Spring semesterAround USD 1,600 to 13,000 (approx INR 1.54 to 12.53 L) per academic year
St. John's University Tobin College of Business ScholarshipsHigh-achieving graduate business students, based on the strength of the admission applicationAround USD 5,000 to 10,000 (approx INR 4.82 to 9.64 L)

Applying for support

  • Scholarships are competitive.
  • Check them while applying, not after admission is complete.

My Advice

Ask each school whether its awards are automatic or need a separate form, and note any enrolment conditions such as minimum credits. Do this before you finalise where to apply.

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