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Lehigh Offers Numerous Funding Options for Graduate Students Entering the 1-MBA Program
The One-Year MBA degree is an important investment towards your future, and Lehigh University offers several resources to make it more manageable.
Applicants for scholarships must receive an offer of admission to the program in order to be considered for an award. Most scholarship awards are merit-based and determined by the strength of the application to the program. The Committee on Scholarships and Financial Aid will consider an applicant's completed application and qualifications when determining scholarship awards. All scholarships are granted at the sole discretion of Lehigh University.
Please note that scholarships are only applied to the cost of tuition. It is the student's responsibility to cover any additional fees and expenses beyond the tuition. Please refer to the Tuition and Expenses page for details.
Tier 1 Scholarships
To be considered for a Tier 1 merit-based scholarship, an applicant is required to submit current GMAT or GRE test scores with the 1-MBA application.
The Dean's Scholarship is based on the strength of your application package. This scholarship is a full-tuition award plus a $10,000 stipend.
Tier 2 Scholarships
To be considered for a Tier 2 merit-based scholarship, an applicant has the option to submit current GMAT or GRE test scores with the 1-MBA application; however, test scores are not required to be considered for Tier 2 awards.
The Director's Scholarship is merit-based with awards ranging from $5,000 to full-tuition scholarships.
This scholarship pays homage to Lehigh University's founding in 1865 and its continuity as one of the top private universities in the keystone state of Pennsylvania.This academic scholarship of $40,000 is awarded to admitted students who achieved a GPA of 3.3 or higher in their undergraduate studies and who have lived in the state of Pennsylvania as their primary residence for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before their initial enrollment at Lehigh University's 1-MBA program.
Documentation will be required to confirm eligibility. This scholarship cannot be combined with the Lehigh University Alumni Scholarship.
Lehigh University College of Business is one of less than 20 universities who are considered part of the Diamond Tier Partners with NBMBAA. The College of Business awards a minimum of one merit-based, full-tuition scholarship annually for the 1-MBA Program, along with a number of partial-tuition scholarships starting at $5,000 for qualified applicants.
This scholarship is open to active members of NBMBAA. To join NBMBAA or explore their programs and events, visit the NBMBAA website. Please note in your application if you are a current active member of NBMBAA when applying to the 1-MBA program.
Lehigh University is pleased to announce the allocation of full and partial tuition scholarships for the Lehigh 1-MBA program to staff members working at the United Nations and diplomatic missions to the United Nations. Each scholarship covers partial or all of the tuition for the one-year MBA program. The scholarships will be given on a competitive basis to applicants from the United Nations family.
Lehigh University College of Business is one of less than 30 universities who are considered part of the Prospanica University Partnership Program (UPP) to help qualified Hispanic students achieve their MBA goals. The College of Business awards a minimum of one merit-based, full-tuition scholarship annually for the 1-MBA Program, along with a number of partial-tuition scholarships starting at $5,000 for qualified applicants.
To qualify for consideration, the applicant must be admitted to the 1-MBA cohort and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or above from their previous undergraduate education and be a student of Hispanic/Latino heritage or a student with a demonstrated commitment to the Hispanic community. All applicants are considered upon submitting a completed application for the 1-MBA program.
Tier 3 Scholarships
To receive a Tier 3 scholarship, proof of alumni status will be confirmed by Lehigh University. Candidates who receive Tier 3 scholarships are still eligible for additional Tier 2 awards.
The Lehigh University Alumni Scholarship guarantees that a graduate of Lehigh University at any level (Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate) will be offered a level of scholarship matching 50% of tuition costs. The scholarship may be titled as Lehigh Alumni Scholarship or could be made up of other scholarships that total 50% of tuition costs.
The Lehigh Global Village Scholarship guarantees that a graduate of Lehigh's Global Village will be offered a $10,000 scholarship once accepted into the 1-MBA program.
In addition, every other year (odd number years), Lehigh will provide one full-tuition scholarship to a Global Village graduate. This award extends the duration of the 1-MBA program to two years. During this time, the recipient will work as a business consultant at Lehigh University's small business development center, dedicating 20 hours per week to employment. The full-tuition scholarship also includes a stipend for the two-year period.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Veterans have proudly served. Now it's our time to serve you. Lehigh University is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides funding to cover tuition and fee charges that are not covered by the Post-911 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) Benefits. The VA will match Lehigh’s Yellow Ribbon Program funding.
All graduate students must provide their Certificate of Eligibility to confirm VA Benefit. To learn more, please visit our Veterans Education Benefits webpage.
Financial Aid
Deciding to go back to school is a big decision, but figuring out how to pay for it doesn't have to be. The University’s Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping students attain a Lehigh University education, no matter your financial circumstances. Domestic students can learn more about funding their graduate education.
International students can learn more about the financial guarantee requirements under Tuition & Expenses. Funding options for international students may be available from outside resources.
Lehigh University College of Business MBA & Specialty Masters international students can apply for student loans through the companies listed below. Lehigh University does not endorse these companies and provides this list for informational purposes only. Students should always do their own research and due diligence before accepting any financial aid.