Scholarships and Grants

Dean's Scholarships
TCU Neeley's largest award covers full tuition, TCU MBA fees and up to $5,000 annual stipend. The award includes tuition for a study abroad program and personal mentoring opportunities from top faculty.

TCU Neeley Scholarships
Covers full tuition for the Full-time MBA (including tuition for study abroad programs). May not include TCU MBA fees.

Other Scholarships
Range from $2,500 to full tuition. Includes endowed scholarships such as the Charles D. Tandy Scholarship, Howard Charles Harder Memorial Scholarship, Luther A. Henderson Scholarship and Thomas Kinder Farris Scholarship. No separate application. Most awards are open to students of all nationalities.

Veterans Awards
We consider it an honor to welcome students who have served in the armed forces and their dependents. We're committed to providing whatever support we can to help you obtain your MBA. More about TCU Veterans Educational Benefits.

The TCU Full-time MBA reserves a limited number of seats for applicants who are eligible to receive Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program benefits at the 100% rate. We'll work with you to maximize your benefits and time at TCU.

Graduate Assistants
Graduate assistants are hired by the academic departments within the TCU Neeley School of Business for specific projects. You are paid an hourly rate through student payroll.

Summer Internships
TCU MBA students participate in professional internships over the summer months, most with salaries ranging from $25 to $45 per hour. Many students who interned with local companies continue working 10-15 hours per week for these companies during their second year of the MBA program.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply for our Community Scholar Scholarships. Membership in the sponsoring organizations is not required to apply, except for the scholarships offered through Leadership Fort Worth and the Junior League of Fort Worth, where current or past membership is required. All applicants must be admissible to the TCU Neeley School of Business to be considered for these scholarship opportunities. 

Community Scholar Scholarships (listed alphabetically)

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC) Scholarship
The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC) MBA Scholarship empowers talented leaders to pursue their MBA goals through transformational scholarships and mentoring opportunities. This scholarship offers: 

• A Full-time MBA option covering full tuition and MBA fees (valued over $120,000)
• A Professional MBA option covering $20,000 toward tuition plus MBA fees (totaling approximately $30,000) Scholarship recipients will also receive a complimentary two-year membership to the FWHCC while enrolled. 

Learn more about the FWHCC. 

Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (FWMBCC) Scholarship
The Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (FWMBCC) MBA Scholarship supports aspiring leaders with scholarship awards and mentoring opportunities. This scholarship offers:

• A Full-time MBA option covering full tuition and MBA fees (valued over $120,000) 
• A Professional MBA option covering $20,000 toward tuition plus MBA fees (totaling approximately $30,000) Scholarship recipients will also receive a complimentary two-year membership to the FWMBCC while enrolled. 

Learn more about the FWMBCC.

Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (HWNT) Scholarship 
The Fort Worth Chapter of the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (HWNT) unites a dynamic, multicultural community of leaders committed to success and empowerment. This scholarship offers: 

• A Full-time MBA option covering full tuition and MBA fees (valued over $120,000) 
• A Professional MBA option covering $20,000 toward tuition plus MBA fees (totaling approximately $30,000) 

Learn more about HWNT. 

Junior League of Fort Worth (JLFW) Scholarship 
The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. (JLFW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting voluntarism, developing women’s potential, and improving communities. This scholarship is available to current or past JLFW members and offers: 

• A Full-time MBA option covering full tuition and MBA fees (valued over $120,000)
• A Professional MBA option covering $20,000 toward tuition plus MBA fees (totaling approximately $30,000)

Learn more about JLFW. 

Leadership Fort Worth (LFW) Scholarship 
Leadership Fort Worth (LFW) is one of the nation's oldest community leadership development programs, preparing leaders to act as trustees for the community’s future. This scholarship is available to current participants and graduates of Leadership Fort Worth programs and offers: 

• A Full-time MBA option covering full tuition and MBA fees (valued over $120,000) 
• A Professional MBA option covering $20,000 toward tuition plus MBA fees (totaling approximately $30,000)

Learn more about Leadership Fort Worth.

United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) Scholarship
United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) mobilizes community resources to meet critical needs in the areas of community response, health, financial stability, and education. This scholarship offers:

• A Full-time MBA option covering full tuition and MBA fees (valued over $120,000) 
• A Professional MBA option covering $20,000 toward tuition plus MBA fees (totaling approximately $30,000)

Learn more about UWTC.

To make graduate education more accessible to working students, TCU offers Professional Development Grants for part-time graduate students enrolled in credit courses. Unlike student loans, grants do not need to be repaid. The grants pay one-fourth tuition credit for up to six semester hours for each semester. A total of six hours is allowed for all summer semesters combined.

Qualifications

• Year-round part-time students enrolled for eight credit hours per semester or less.
• Must be admitted to TCU before application will be considered.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be at least 22 years of age by the final day of late registration.
• Must be in good academic and financial standing with all colleges or universities previously attended.
• Adjusted gross income does not exceed:
  • $87,954* for independent, single students without dependents.
  • $109,157* for married or single students with dependents.

Apply for a Professional Development Grant. (PDF)

*Note: Income ceilings and amounts of Professional Development Grants are subject to change.

We consider it an honor to welcome students who have served in the armed forces and their dependents. We’re committed to providing whatever support we can to help you obtain your MBA. More about TCU Veterans Educational Benefits.

The TCU Executive MBA reserves a limited number of seats for applicants who are eligible to received Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program benefits at the 100% rate. We also waive the $75 application fee for all military personnel. Contact TCU’s Executive MBA team for details.

At TCU, we combine the resources of a major university with a commitment to an exceptional student experience. You'll see that investment demonstrated in top-notch faculty, personalized class size, extensive enrichment experiences beyond the classroom and unmatched career development resources. To be able to provide the high-quality private education experience our students expect and deserve, TCU's Neeley Graduate programs collect fees of $1,700 each semester.

Prospective evening graduate students with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and competitive GMAT or GRE scores can qualify for up to $10,200 in scholarship funds to offset the cost of graduate program fees.

There is not a separate application to qualify for this scholarship. Once you are admitted to the program, your admission file will automatically be evaluated for scholarship eligibility.