UC Davis MBA: Staff Scholarship Program

For UC Davis Employees, University of California Office of the President (UCOP), and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)

If you are an employee of UC Davis, UCOP or UC ANR (75% FTE or higher), you are eligible to apply for a significant scholarship that will help you achieve your dream of obtaining an MBA from our globally ranked program.

The Graduate School of Management offers up to five scholarships a year for staff working at each of the following campuses: UC Davis’ main campus, the San Ramon campus, and the Sacramento campus (UC Davis Health and Aggie Square). Scholarships can be used for either the Sacramento Part-Time MBA program or the Bay Area Part-Time MBA program.

These competitive awards are distributed based on a person’s intellectual curiosity and strength, demonstrated leadership, professional effectiveness, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Ideal candidates are accomplished professionals who have high leadership potential. 

This scholarship program is open to new students ONLY, applying to start the program in 2024. Please note, UC Davis Staff MBA Scholarship can be reduced by other funding received from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Am I eligible?

You could be selected to receive a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

  • Work at UC Davis, UCOP or UC ANR in a 75% FTE or higher career appointment.
  • Admitted to the UC Davis Part-Time MBA program for the upcoming academic year.
  • Strong academic background and potential.
  • Ability to enrich the management education of the MBA program.

How much are the scholarships?

If selected, you will receive between $4,500-$18,000 per academic year (renewable for one year) – up to $36,000 total. The award amounts are the same for either Part-Time MBA program and are based on your demonstrated academic, management and leadership potential.

Read more about Bay Area MBA program costs and Sacramento MBA program costs.

How do I apply?

Start your application. 

  1. In the application, under “Program Information”, select your UC Davis Affiliation: UC Davis Staff
    • Then, in the application under “Supplemental Materials”, upload these required scholarship documents:
    • 1-2-page essay on your current and future contributions to UC Davis, describing the positive impact you have already made on the community here at UC Davis, and how as an employee you would contribute to the richness of the UC Davis MBA learning environment.
  2. A letter of endorsement from your current UC Davis direct manager. (Scholarship Committee will consider the letter of recommendation submitted with your MBA application, if it was from your direct UC Davis manager.
  3. Submit your application.