MBA Graduate Scholarships

Richard Metzler Scholarship

• The Richard Metzler Scholarship is awarded to current MBA students who plan a career in consulting after completing their education. Funded through the Association of Management Consultant Firms, four $2,500 awards are given out each year. It is a one-time award. Consulting is defined by the Association, according to their website, as "business management consulting" in the areas of Information Technology (IT), Human Resources or strategy. Applications are accepted throughout the fall semester, but exact dates may vary. To apply, contact the Association:

  Association of Management Consultant Firms
  370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2209
  New York, NY 10017
  212-262 3055
  www.amcf.org

Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship

• The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship is open to MBA students who plan on going into finance with a state or local government. The award is a one-time $10,000 grant and is administered by the Government Finance Operators of America (GFOA). In addition to the scholarship, part of the prize is attending GFOA's annual conference, which is in a different location each year. Applicants must be a full-time student, have completed a bachelor's degree, be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the United States and not be a past winner of any scholarships awarded by GFOA. To apply, secure a recommendation letter from your academic advisor or MBA program dean. For further details or to learn how to apply, GFOA requests interested students contact their office by phone:

  Government Finance Officers Association
  312-977-9700
  www.gfoa.org

U.S. Department of Defense Scholarship

• For students interested in working with the Department of Defense after graduation, the U.S. Department of Defense assists talented students so that they may work with the department. Graduate students working toward master's degrees in business, engineering, mathematics and physical sciences are eligible for the award, which is between $13,000 and $15,000. The award is renewable, but each year that students receive the award they must work for one calendar year for the Department of Defense.

  Criteria include U.S. citizenship and a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The deadline is March 30. For more information, write the department:

  U.S. Department of Defense
  1101 Massachusetts Ave.
  St. Cloud, FL 34769