UC Berkeley Haas MBA Scholarships Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
For most merit-based scholarships for the Full-time MBA program, all applicants are automatically considered as part of the admissions review process; no separate scholarship application is required. Selection is based on a holistic evaluation of the overall strength of the admissions application, including professional goals, academic achievement, leadership skills, intended concentration, and how well the applicant embodies the Haas Defining Leadership Principles. Need-based scholarships may require additional financial information. Interviews are by invitation only and are a mandatory part of the admission process.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for UC Berkeley Haas MBA Scholarships
Q.Are UC Berkeley Haas MBA scholarships available to international students?
Yes, most scholarships offered by Berkeley Haas for entering students are open to both international and domestic applicants.
Q.Do I need to submit a separate application for scholarships?
For most merit-based scholarships for the Full-time MBA program, no separate application is required. Your admissions application is automatically reviewed for scholarship consideration. However, need-based scholarships might require additional financial information.
Q.When are scholarship decisions typically released?
Most scholarship awarding decisions are released at the same time as admissions decisions. It is generally recommended to apply earlier in the admission cycle to ensure consideration for all available scholarship opportunities.
Q.What percentage of MBA students receive scholarships at Haas?
Historically, approximately 50% of students entering the Full-time MBA program receive a scholarship from Berkeley Haas.