A variety of financial aid opportunities are available to meet diverse student needs. Explore the possibilities below to discover funding sources that meet your needs. For additional information about financial aid, visit USD's Financial Aid Website as well.

Merit Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships are available through the University of San Diego and the School of Business Administration. All students admitted to the degree programs of the School of Business Administration are automatically considered for merit-based financial support at the time of admission.

Graduate Assistantships

Appointments to work with School of Business Administration faculty are available for graduate students in business administration. Once admitted to a graduate business degree program, students are notified about the application process for available assistantships.

Need-based Financial Aid

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid. Please review the information on the USD Financial Aid Website if you wish to apply for need-based financial aid. Deadlines to be considered for need-based grants are April 1st for the fall term and November 15th for the spring term.

Ahlers Center for International Business

Annually, the Ahlers Center for International Business awards scholarships to deserving graduate and undergraduate students participating in Ahlers Center study abroad programs. The intent of the scholarships is to offer financial assistance to students who might not be able to afford the extra costs of taking classes which require traveling abroad. These scholarship opportunities are reserved for USD students who are enrolled in the School of Business Administration at the University of San Diego. Selection critieria include academic excellence, relevance of classes or international experience to applicant’s career goals, and financial need. For further information, please contact Katie Singleton.

Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate

Each year money is available exclusively for undergraduate and graduate students seriously considering careers in real estate and related professions. These scholarships are coordinated through the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate and are over and above other scholarship and financial aid opportunities available to the USD student body at large. For further information please contact Ines Kraft at (619) 260-4150.