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Graduate School of Business Scholarships

The Touro University Graduate School of Business provides a variety of awards for study to deserving new and continuing graduate students. The amount and duration of these awards vary based on factors appropriate to the award. The Scholarship Committee evaluates applicants using criteria that include academic achievement, critical thinking ability, and breadth of interest and activities. Final decisions are made by the Dean of the Touro University Graduate School of Business.

Students who wish to apply for scholarships or assistantships should review the offerings below. The application, required essay, and a recent résumé must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee by the application deadline. The application is available at:

Scholarships and Assistantships | Graduate School of Business | Touro University

Late applications cannot be reviewed. Scholarships are granted for the following semester. Only one scholarship shall be awarded to a student per semester. Students will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision before the start of the semester. Scholarships are not automatically renewed. The recipient must reapply each semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship.

Amounts for each award reflect the maximum allowable; individual awards may be less.

Dean’s Excellence Award, $1,000 (Deadline: July 31)

The Dean’s Excellence Award is granted to a returning MBA student whose academic year achievement in the previous academic year was outstanding. The recipient is awarded a maximum of $1,000 for the following academic year.

Application Criteria

  • Enrollment in a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or better at the Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • A 500-word essay describing how the applicant would apply a specific aspect of   his/her academic studies to help bring about a significant change in the workplace

Administrative Manager’s Fellowships, $500 (Deadline: July 31 or December 31)

The Administrative Manager’s Fellowships, each a maximum of $500, recognize new or returning graduate students, on a semester basis, whose academic achievements are outstanding.

 Application Criteria

  • Unconditional admission to a graduate degree program at the Touro University Graduate School of Business  

  • Enrollment in a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • New students: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 at each college where a  degree was earned

  • Returning students: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better at Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • A 500-word essay on how the applicant would apply a specific aspect of his/her academic studies to help bring about significant change in the workplace

International Student Award, $500 (Deadline: July 31 or December 31)

This one-semester scholarship, a maximum of $500, is awarded to an international student of outstanding ability who is expected to play a leadership role after returning to his or her home country.

 Application Criteria

  • New students: Unconditional admission to a graduate degree program at the Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • Returning students: A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

  • Sole citizenship in a foreign country

  • Minimum enrollment in 9 graduate credit hours per semester

  • Essay (500 words) describing how the applicant would apply a specific aspect of his or her academic studies to help bring about a significant change to the business workplace in his or her home country

Intra-Touro Graduate Scholarship, $1,000 (Deadline: July 31)

This one-academic year scholarship is awarded to a promising Touro graduate student who is transferring from any graduate division of Touro University or is seeking a dual graduate degree from Touro University and has been accepted into The Touro University Graduate School of Business.

 Application Criteria

  • Current enrollment in, or a degree recipient of, any Touro University graduate school

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in (each of) their current Touro University graduate program(s)

  • Minimum enrollment in 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • Essay (500 words) describing how the integration of their previous graduate studies with a specific graduate program offered by the Touro University Graduate School of Business will enhance the applicant’s pursuit of professional goals

Note: This scholarship is not renewable.


Intra-Touro Undergraduate Scholarship, $1,000 (Deadline: July 31)

This one-academic year scholarship is awarded to a promising Touro undergraduate student who has been accepted to GSB. This scholarship is open to students at LAS, LCM, LCW, NYSCAS, SLE, Berlin, TCI, and TCLA.

Application criteria

  • current enrollment in, or a degree recipient of, any Touro University undergraduate school

  • cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better in (each of) the applicant's current Touro program(s)

  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester

  • a 500-word essay describing how the integration of your undergraduate studies along with a specific GSB program will enhance the pursuit of your professional goals.

Note: This scholarship is not renewable.

Aspiring CPA Scholarship, $1,000 (Deadline: July 31)

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the Master of Science in accounting program demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to pursing the CPA licensure. The recipient is awarded a maximum of $1,000 for the following academic year.

Application Criteria

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better at Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • Enrollment in a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • A 500-word essay describing challenges to the accounting profession and how the applicant might expect the profession to respond to those challenges

Human Resource Management Scholarship, $1,000 (Deadline: July 31)

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the Human Resource Management program, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a career in Human Resource Management.

Application Criteria

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • Minimum enrollment in 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • Essay (500 words) describing challenges to the business profession and how the applicant might expect the profession to respond to those challenges

International Business Finance Scholarship, $1,000 (Deadline: July 31)

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the International Business Finance program, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a career in international business finance.

Application Criteria

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at The Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • Minimum enrollment in 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • Essay (500 words) describing challenges to the business profession and how the applicant might expect the profession to respond to those challenges

MBA Scholarship, $1,000 (Deadline: July 31)

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the MBA program, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a business career.

Application Criteria

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in the MBA Program at The Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • Minimum enrollment in 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • Essay (500 words) describing challenges to the business profession and how the applicant might expect the profession to respond to those challenges

Midtown Commercial Real Estate Leaders Scholarship, Amount Varies (Deadline: July 31)

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a student in the Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Entrepreneurship (REEP) program, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a career in real estate.

Application Criteria

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in the Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Entrepreneurship program at The Touro University Graduate School of Business

  • Minimum enrollment in 6 graduate credit hours per semester

  • Essay (500 words) describing challenges to the business profession and how the applicant might expect the profession to respond to those challenges

Graduate Student Assistantship

The Graduate Student Assistantship is granted based upon a candidate’s potential to succeed in his or her career or chosen business discipline. A student who receives the Graduate Student Assistantship is eligible to reapply for consideration during the following academic year, but renewal award is not guaranteed.

Applicants are required to write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, describing their career goals. Those students who receive Graduate Student Assistantships are expected to work within the Graduate School of Business on assigned projects, participate in the Graduate Business Student & Alumni Council, and meet with prospective students during School open houses.

The Graduate Student Assistantship carries a tuition credit of $1,000 to $4,000 per academic year ($500–$2,000 per semester), depending on the number of working hours assigned. For returning students, the deadline for application is June 1. The number of assistantships awarded each year is dependent on needs in the Office of the Graduate School of Business.