Emerging Leader MBA Scholarship
For the first time in the college’s history, the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business is providing one full-ride MBA scholarship.
The Emerging Leader MBA Scholarship is a selective, full-ride opportunity for one newly enrolled student who is ready to begin the online MBA program in fall 2026.
“Designed to recognize and support a rising professional, this scholarship is our way of reinvesting in Iowa’s business community by preparing the next generation of leaders to be the best in business,” said Raisbeck Endowed Dean Raj Agnihotri. “It’s a full ride to help someone reach their full potential.”
How it works
• Qualified candidates will complete the online MBA application process along with a 30-minute interview.
• Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2026.
• If selected, interviews will be conducted, and one student will be selected by June 30, 2026.
• The awardee must complete their degree within three years to have their tuition fully covered.
• The scholarship includes tuition and fees.
• To remain eligible for the scholarship, the selected student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA during the program.
About the online MBA
It’s a flexible program designed for busy working professionals, taught by the same faculty who teach the #1 full-time MBA on the Iowa State University campus. The program offers specializations in accounting, business analytics, finance, information systems, marketing, leadership, supply chain management, real estate development, accounting analytics, entrepreneurship, and healthcare analytics and operations. Additional opportunities include networking, professional career coaching, and study abroad options.
