FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

Olin Fellows

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding full-time MBA candidates. Each fellow receives a full-tuition, fee, books, and supplies award in anticipation of significant academic and professional contributions to the graduate school. Olin Fellows are required to devote 240 hours per academic year to a designated research or administrative project.

Babson Fellows

Fellowships ranging from $15,000 to full-tuition are awarded to highly qualified full-time MBA candidates. The work requirements are the same as for the Olin Fellows.

Additionally, members of the following professional organizations will be considered for designated fellowships:

• NABA (National Association of Black Accountants)
• NSHMBA (National Society of Hispanic MBA)
• ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting)
• Posse Alumni

To be considered, apply for admission by the April 15th deadline.

Price-Babson Fellows

This fellowship is a full-tuition award based on entrepreneurial experience, academic and personal accomplishments, and financial need (determined based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The work requirements are the same as for the Olin Fellows. A separate 250-word essay is required on the following topic: What are your specific entrepreneurial accomplishments, and how will these accomplishments add value to the Babson MBA?

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Olin and Babson Scholars

Scholars receive awards of $5,000 to $20,000 per year in recognition of academic ability and personal and professional accomplishments. Scholars are expected to provide leadership in the classroom and all related activities.

Forte Foundation Fellowships

Forte Foundation Fellowships of $10,000 - $20,000 per year will be awarded to exceptional female candidates.

Forte Foundation is a consortium of major corporations, top business schools and influential non-profit organizations that in only four years has become a powerful change agent directing talented women towards leadership roles in business. Through a combination of research, scholarships and network development, Forté Foundation reaches a broad spectrum of women from college, business school and beyond to ignite and sustain their participation in the global economy as corporate and entrepreneurial achievers. The mission of the Forte Foundation Fellowship is to increase the number of women who are business owners and leaders through business education and networks. Babson is proud to be one of the members of the Foundation. We encourage you to visit the website at www.fortefoundation.org to learn more and to sign-up to receive information about Forte’s upcoming events.

Women's Leadership Awards

Women's Leadership Awards are $5,000-per-year scholarships offered on the basis of demonstrated leadership in career and other life activities, and the expectation that the Babson MBA will enable the candidate to further develop her leadership potential.

Recipients of both the Forte Foundation Fellowship and the Women's Leadership Awards are offered opportunities for leadership development training, coaching, mentoring, and networking with a growing community of actively involved students, faculty, administrators, and alumnae.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Graduate assistants work in a variety of academic and administrative departments on campus doing research, program development, and project coordination. Assistantships are awarded to selected full-time students based on merit. Awards equal the value of 6 credit hours per academic year, in exchange for 240 hours of work.