Brandeis International Business School
Graduate students beginning their program at Brandeis International Business School in Fall 2025 will automatically qualify for a minimum $35,000 scholarship. Funded in partnership with our generous donors, this scholarship builds on the Brandeis Commitment, a recent initiative announced by Brandeis University to simplify the financial aid process for all students.
In addition to the $35,000 scholarship, every graduate applicant is automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Both domestic and international students are considered for the below awards as part of our holistic admissions review.
There are no separate applications for scholarship consideration. Admitted students will be notified at time of admission if they’ve received a scholarship via their admissions letter.
Candidates for admission will automatically be considered for the following awards, and will be notified at time of admission if they have received a merit-based scholarship. Due to our holistic application review process, we’re pleased to share that most admitted candidates do receive partial scholarship funding to put towards their tuition. Some of these scholarships are:
Awarded to exceptional students who show strong achievement and aptitude for our highly regarded business programs. Available for both full and part-time study.
Recognizes students in the MA, Accelerated MA, MBA, MSBA, MSF and dual degree programs who are members of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) with a tuition scholarship in the amount of 25 percent. BGS members should contact the Admissions Office to obtain their application fee waiver.
Recognizes outstanding Brandeis University alumni applying to one of our graduate programs with a guaranteed scholarship of 25 percent of the tuition of their intended program.
Supports up to two LGBTQ+ students in a Brandeis International Business School master's program who have demonstrated leadership and community involvement, academic achievement and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Recognizes POSSE scholars with extraordinary academic and leadership potential.
Recognizes an outstanding master's student who has demonstrated both academic success and LGBTQ+ community leadership.
Recognizes applicants who have had significant volunteer experience in an organization such as Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Commonwealth Corps or Teach for America with partial- to full-tuition scholarships. Students with this volunteer experience should contact the Admissions Office to obtain their application fee waiver.
This award is a supplement to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and signifies Brandeis University's commitment to support veterans who are pursuing higher education. The Yellow Ribbon Program scholarship (including the VA match), combined with Brandeis scholarships, federal aid and other estimated financial assistance, cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Yellow Ribbon Program recipients must remain in good academic standing while receiving the award. Recipients will be eligible to receive the award in subsequent years, provided that Brandeis remains a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Current or prospective students who have been offered admission are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must submit a copy of your certificate of eligibility from the VA to the Office of Student Financial Services.
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, the below scholarships and fellowships have been established to support our students. Candidates will be notified 1-2 months prior to the start of their program if all or part of their previously awarded merit-based scholarships are being funded by these prestigious awards.
Recognizes students with an interest in the field of real estate.
Awarded to students studying at Brandeis International Business School, in the following priority preference: i) students pursuing a degree at the business school who currently or have previously resided in Israel; ii) students pursuing a degree at the business school, who have or plan to engage in Jewish activities or Jewish cultural programs sponsored by the University; iii) fourth-year Brandeis undergraduate students studying at the business school who currently or have previously resided in Israel and majoring in business or economics at Brandeis; and iv) students pursuing a degree at the business school who are considered an underrepresented member of the business school student body.
Awarded to a student with strong analytical abilities, uncommon work ethic, sense of personal responsibility, and bearing the potential to make important and early contributions to the world of global business.
Recognizes master's students who have a demonstrated interest in the arts and the intention to pursue a career combining arts and business.
Provides financial assistance to one or more Brandeis students who are generally underrepresented in the field of economics, with priority given to students enrolled in the Brandeis International Business School Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA) program, who have demonstrated or expressed a strong interest in the study of international economics, and pursuing a career as an economist, or related field.
Recognizes students with a specific interest in economic, social or labor issues.
Recognizes an outstanding MA program student.
Recognizes students who have demonstrated strong leadership skills and civic responsibility, and who are interested in careers in the wholesale or retail fashion apparel industry.
Supports students who have been displaced from and forced to leave their country due to violent conflict or persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, or membership of a particular social group or political opinion with up to full-tuition scholarships.
Recognizes students from three different continents each year. Successful candidates are chosen on the basis of their leadership, unique lived experiences and academic excellence.
Established in memory of distinguished Brandeis professor Rachel McCulloch, this scholarship recognizes an outstanding graduate student with a partial-tuition scholarship.
Recognizes outstanding student(s) with preference given to an individual who was raised in a single-parent household or who has endured extraordinary medical or financial circumstances.
Recognizes a student with demonstrated motivation for success in international business, outstanding leadership ability, entrepreneurial acumen and potential to make important contributions to the world of global business.
Recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated strong analytical abilities, an exceptional work ethic, a sense of personal responsibility and the potential to make important contributions to the global business field.
Recognizes a master's student who has graduated from Brandeis University and who has demonstrated financial need.
Awarded to a student pursuing Economics.
Recognizes outstanding students from Japan who have studied, or are currently studying at esteemed Japanese universities. Recipients receive full tuition and a partial stipend for living expenses.
While most applicants receive scholarships, the majority of scholarships are partial awards. Below are some frequently asked questions for candidates exploring graduate school.
If you’re admitted, you’ll need to submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit totaling $2,500 to secure your spot in the class. This deposit goes towards your tuition payment and is therefore not an additional fee. Admitted students in rounds one and two can split their deposit into two payments: $1,500 for deposit one (due dates will be shared on your admissions letter) and $1,000 for deposit two. Admitted students in rounds three and four submit one tuition deposit of $2,500 (due dates will be shared in your admissions letter.)
Brandeis partners with Nelnet to offer a monthly payment plan as a method to spread the cost of a semester over several months. Payments are required to be made on the scheduled due date, in the methods allowed by Nelnet, and must be paid directly to Nelnet. More information is available via Student Financial Services.
Students who plan to study on an F-1 visa must show proof of funding for one full year of tuition as well as applicable costs like housing, medical insurance, food, books, supplies and transportation. We estimate that for the 2024-25 academic year, students will need to show funding of approximately $28,922 in addition to their program’s tuition for one year of study (less any applicable scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year). Of note, scholarships can be put towards tuition only; additional expenses are not covered by International Business School scholarships unless expressly outlined in an applicable endowed fund.
Many students work on campus. Students may apply for on-campus jobs immediately upon starting their program. During the academic year, students can work up to 20 hours per week on campus. Students may also apply to be a Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant after they have been enrolled in their program for at least one semester.
We know that graduate business school is a big investment of your time and resources, and we’re thrilled you’re exploring our programs. It’s important to weigh many factors when determining which school to attend. Now that you’ve learned more about scholarships, we encourage you to explore our impressive career outcomes, and to get to know the Brandeis community better by joining us at an upcoming event.