The Best Business Schools for San Diego Veterans
Home to the third largest concentration of veterans in the country, San Diego is an ideal stopping place for military personnel. In fact, each year, around 15,000 sailors and Marines stationed in San Diego leave the service, according to the Voice of San Diego. So, it’s no wonder that programs, organizations and services dedicated to helping them readjust to civilian life are essential. And there’s no doubt that education is one of the vital pieces.
In honor of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, we researched San Diego’s top business schools to find out what each school offers regarding scholarships, financial aid, career services and more. Continue reading…
Best Boston MBA Programs For Your Buck
It would be a gross understatement to characterize earning a business school degree as a major investment of time and resources. For the vast majority of applicants, choosing the right school is often a matter of choosing the one they can afford. But if there’s any city in the North America that offers a veritable gallery of business schools for any budget, it’s Boston. We surveyed the Boston scholarship landscape so you don’t have to, and here are the best Boston MBA programs for your buck:
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5 Ways to Fund Your MBA
Money! That’s one of the biggest concerns for many MBA students. How do you afford your MBA? Continue reading…
$10M Gift Promises New Scholarships at Robert H. Smith School of Business
The University of Maryland announced today a gift of $10 million from the Robert H. Smith Family Foundation to support MBA scholarships, as well as undergraduate leadership programs and facility enhancements for the Robert H. Smith School of Business. The gift will also continue to fund the school’s Center for Social Value Creation. Continue reading…
Saïd Business School and Global Shapers Community Create New Scholarships
Saïd Business School and The Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, have announced two new scholarships for Global Shapers to join the Oxford MBA programme.
The Global Shapers Community is a network of Hubs developed and led by young people, between the ages of 20 to 29, who are selected as being exceptional in their drive to make a contribution to their communities. Over 4,500 young people who have been selected as Global Shapers will be encouraged to apply for two new dedicated scholarships for the one-year Oxford MBA programme at Saïd Business School.
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REGISTER: Allstate MBA Finance Session at Lake Forest
Do you have questions about how to finance your MBA degree at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management? Malcolm Douglas, VP of Finance at Lake Forest, will be presenting a tuition planning session and learn about your financing options, including:
Allstate Tuition Offer
The Allstate Tuition Offer provides automatic tuition savings to all Allstate employees enrolled in LFGSM courses beginning Spring 1 Term 2015. New and prospective students may contact Sue Sternberg at ssternberg@lfgsm.edu.
Scholarship Opportunities
Lake Forest also provides private donor MBA scholarship assistance to qualified individuals. According to the school’s website, these MBA scholarships are made possible through the generosity of individuals and organizations, and vary in their qualification criteria, including opportunities for applicants in the non-profit sector, entrepreneurial business owners, manufacturing positions, and students demonstrating high academic achievement.
Veteran’s Benefits
Lake Forest is also approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency for educational aid under the G.I. Bill (including the Yellow Ribbon Program) to eligible veterans. Application forms may be obtained through the St. Louis office, or by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 877-771-4MBA (ext. 5264). For information, call the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Customer Service Office, available 24 hours, at 888-442-4551.
The planning session is set for Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM at the Discover Room of the North Plaza in Northbrook, IL. You can register for the event here.
