What types of financial aid are available to minority b-school students?
The amount of financial aid available to minority students is growing, although private schools can earmark specific funds for incoming minority students, whereas state institutions are constrained by anti-affirmative action measures. Schools that do offer scholarships often do so in partnership with corporate sponsors who hope to recruit graduates in the future. Numerous private scholarship opportunities for minority business students also exist, particularly for those in postgraduate programs. Unless otherwise mentioned, the organizations listed below offer multiple awards of different amounts that can range up to full tuition: • The National Society of Hispanic MBAs and theHispanic Scholarship Fund have partnered to assist outstanding Hispanic students who plan to pursue Master’s Degrees in management and business. Factors considered include academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. • The National Black MBA Association awards scholarships and fellowships to all
