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Poole College of Management
Jenkins MBA

Assistantships and Scholarships

To be considered for any of the NC State financial aid listed below, it is recommended that you apply to the MBA Program by the January deadline (Full-Time MBA) or One Day to MBA deadline (Professional Online MBA). Graduate Assistantships are available to Full-Time students only, while scholarships are available to Full-Time and Professional Online MBA students.

Graduate Assistantships

Applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential are eligible to receive a Jenkins MBA Graduate Assistantship. Benefits include full or partial tuition coverage, health insurance and a stipend. Awards are typically made during the admission process before students begin the MBA program. Graduate Assistants work up to 20 hours per week for the MBA program in various positions.

Requirements:

  • Full-Time MBA student
  • Enrolled in 9+ credit hours per semester
  • Outstanding academic qualifications
  • Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during tenure as a graduate assistant
  • Applicants who have already completed four (4) or more semesters of graduate study at NC State are not eligible

To apply: Complete the GA request essay in the application for admission. We recommend applying by the January deadline for consideration.

For more information: Contact the MBA Office at mba@ncsu.edu.

NC State Scholarships

Jenkins MBA Scholarship

Applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential may be considered for the Jenkins MBA Scholarship. Award amounts may vary and are typically offered prior to the start of the student’s first semester in the MBA program.

Requirements:

  • Full-time MBA or Professional Online MBA student
  • Outstanding academic qualifications
  • Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the MBA program while receiving the scholarship

To apply: Select the scholarship option in the application for admission. We recommend applying by the January deadline (Full-Time MBA) or One Day to MBA deadline (Professional Online MBA).

Dr. Emol A. Fails Graduate Fellowship

Funded through an endowment provided to NC State by the Emol A. Fails Memorial Foundation, the Fails Graduate Fellowship is designed to provide supplemental support to a graduate student who is interested in a career in the construction industry.

Requirements: Full-Time MBA and Professional Online MBA students with at least two semesters of study left prior to graduation; Engineering undergraduate degree; Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

For more information, contact Michael Dixon at mddixon@ncsu.edu.

Non-State Scholarships

NC State University does not administer these scholarships, and the requirements and other related information may change at any time. Please contact each organization directly to obtain information about eligibility and requirements.

National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships

$2,500 fellowship awarded to engineers pursuing advanced studies in management
Requirements: Engineer Intern (EI) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) employed in the practice of engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen or (for international students) a member of NSPE.
For more information: NSPE website

Prospanica

Scholarships range from $2,500 to $10,000
Requirements: Applicants must be of Hispanic background and a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
For more information: Visit Prospanica

Work study positions for graduate students

Requirements: Demonstrated financial need that can be certified by the Office of Financial Aid. For more information, visit the Student Services website.