Duke Fuqua MBA Scholarships
Fuqua School of Business · All India
Amount
$83,700 (approx. ₹69.5 Lakh+)
Deadline
25 Mar
Status
Open now
Provider Type
University
Last Verified
2026-27
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for Duke Fuqua MBA Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
$83,700 (approx. ₹69.5 Lakh+)
Duke Fuqua MBA Scholarships are merit-based awards that range from partial to full tuition. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the tuition cost for the Daytime MBA program is $83,700 USD. The total estimated cost of attendance for the first year, including living expenses, fees, and supplies, is $118,825 USD. Awards are applied by the University Bursar to offset tuition costs. (Conversion: 1 USD ≈ 83 INR, so $83,700 USD is approximately 6,947,100 INR).
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Target Degree Level:Daytime MBA program at Duke's Fuqua School of Business.
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Nationality:All admitted applicants, including international students, are considered for merit scholarships.
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Admission:Must be admitted to the Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA program.
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Work Experience:While not a specific scholarship criterion, the Daytime MBA program is designed for professionals, often with 2-10 years of work experience.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: MBA
- Course / stream: MBA
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST
- Domicile: All India
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Online application form
- —Resume (one-page business resume)
- —Essays (e.g., "25 Random Things About Yourself", "3 ways you'll contribute to Team Fuqua")
- —One Letter of Recommendation (submitted via online form)
- —Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- —GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) score (valid for 5 years)
- —Application fee ($225 USD, waivers may be available)
Selection Process
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Merit scholarship recipients are selected by an Admissions Merit Scholarship Committee. There is no separate application required for merit scholarships; every admitted applicant is automatically considered. Selection criteria include:
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Prior academic achievement.
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Demonstrated leadership qualities.
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Involvement in the community.
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Extracurricular activities.
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Professional accomplishments.
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Ability to contribute to the Fuqua community.
Renewal Policy
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Merit scholarship awards are generally for the entire 2-year duration of the MBA program
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However, Fuqua typically does not have funding for new scholarship awards in the second year
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Therefore, students who enroll without scholarship funding in their first year should not anticipate an award for the second year
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If an admitted applicant defers their enrollment, any scholarship awarded in the initial year is not guaranteed for the subsequent matriculation year and will be re-evaluated during the admissions cycle prior to matriculation.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Research and Connect
Explore the Daytime MBA program, attend events, and connect with the admissions team and community.
- 2Prepare Application Components
This includes preparing for standardized tests (GMAT, GRE, or EA), identifying and contacting recommenders, and starting self-reflection for essays.
- 3Complete Application
Submit the online application, ensuring all required materials are included: resume, essays, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and standardized test scores. Pay the application fee or confirm eligibility for a waiver. The 2026-2027 application typically opens in early July.
- 4Interview
If invited, participate in an admissions interview. Interviews are by invitation only and can be conducted in-person or virtually.
- 5Receive Decision
Applicants will be notified of their admission decision, which will also include any scholarship information.
- 6Enrollment and Visa (if applicable)
If admitted, submit the non-refundable tuition deposit. International students should proceed with their visa application process.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
25 March 2027
Applications for the Duke Fuqua MBA program for the 2026-2027 intake are structured across four rounds. Early Action is due September 2, 2026, followed by Round 1 on September 30, 2026, and Round 2 on January 5, 2027. The final application deadline for Round 3 is March 25, 2027. International applicants are encouraged to apply by Round 2 to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Early Action is a binding round for applicants who are fully committed to Fuqua.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Is there a separate application for Duke Fuqua MBA Scholarships?
No, there is no separate scholarship application. All admitted applicants to the Daytime MBA program are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships by the Admissions Merit Scholarship Committee.
What factors are considered for scholarship selection?
Scholarship recipients are selected based on a holistic review of their application, considering prior academic achievement, demonstrated leadership qualities, involvement in the community, extracurricular activities, and professional accomplishments.
Do these scholarships cover the full cost of the MBA program?
The scholarships can range from partial to full tuition coverage. While some may cover the entire tuition fee, they generally do not cover all living expenses and other associated costs of attendance. The total estimated cost of attendance for the 2026-2027 academic year is $118,825 USD.
Are scholarships renewable for the second year of the MBA program?
Merit scholarships are typically awarded for the 2-year duration of the MBA program. However, Fuqua states that there is no funding for new scholarship awards in the second year, meaning students who did not receive a scholarship in their first year should not expect one in their second year.
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