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.

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC) MBA Scholarship aims to support talented leaders in pursuing their MBA dreams with life-changing scholarships and mentoring opportunities. The TCU Neeley and FWHCC scholarship provides two scholarship options. The Full-time MBA scholarship covers full tuition and MBA fees, a value of over $120,000. The Professional MBA scholarship covers $20,000 and fees, for a total of $30,000. Both scholarships also include a free two-year FWHCC membership while the MBA scholarship receipients are in school. Preference is given to current members of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, but membership is not required to apply. Click here to learn more about the FWHCC.

Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
The Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (FWMBCC) MBA Scholarship aims to support talented leaders in pursuing their MBA dreams with life-changing scholarships and mentoring opportunities. The TCU Neeley and FWMBCC scholarship partnership provides two scholarship options. The Full-time MBA scholarship covers full tuition and MBA fees, a value of over $120,000. The Professional MBA scholarship covers $20,000 and fees, for a total of $30,000. Both scholarships also include a free two-year FWMBCC membership while the MBA scholarship recipients are in school. Preference is given to current members of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, but membership is not required to apply. Click here to learn more about the FWMBCC.

Leadership Fort Worth
One of the oldest community leadership-development programs in the nation, Leadership Fort Worth engages and challenges leaders to plan for the future and function as trustees by committing themselves to making their communities a better place to live. The TCU Neeley and Leadership Fort Worth scholarship partnership provides two scholarship options. The Full-time MBA scholarship covers full tuition and MBA fees, a value of over $120,000. The Professional MBA scholarship covers $20,000 and fees, for a total of $30,000. Graduates and current members of a Leadership Fort Worth program are eligible to apply. Click here to learn more about Leadership Fort Worth.

United Way of Tarrant County
United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC), a nonprofit leader in North Texas, mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive. We identify critical needs, foster collaboration, and invest in solutions that drive change. Through our four impact areas – community response, community health, financial stability, and education and learning – our programs serve nearly 400,000 individuals annually. After celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2022, we remain committed to empowering Tarrant County residents for generations to come.

Mission Statement: We bring people together to build strong communities where everyone thrives by IDENTIFYING the needs of Tarrant County, INFORMING others with data, INVITING collaboration for solutions, and INVESTING in strong strategies for impact.

The TCU Neeley and UWTC scholarship partnership provides two scholarship options. The Full-Time MBA scholarship covers full tuition and MBA fees, a value of over $120,000. The Professional MBA scholarship covers $20,000 and fees, for a total of $30,000. Indicate affiliation with UWTC on your admission application. Click here to learn more about the UWTC.

Junior League of Fort Worth
Founded in 1929, The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. (JLFW) is a charitable nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Today, the JLFW consists of nearly 2,000 members and is part of the Association of Junior Leagues International which constitutes one of the largest, most effective volunteer organizations in the world.

The TCU Neeley and JLFW scholarship partnership provides two scholarship options. The Full-Time MBA scholarship covers full tuition and MBA fees, a value of over $120,000. The Professional MBA scholarship covers $20,000 and fees, for a total of $30,000. Indicate affiliation with JLFW on your admission application. Click here to learn more about JLFW.

Hispanic Women’s Network of North Texas
The Fort Worth HWNT chapter proudly stands as the largest chapter in Texas. The vibrant, multicultural community brings together women and men of all ages, united by a shared commitment to success and empowerment. Through dynamic networking and professional development opportunities, the organization elevates members' goals, promotes businesses, and provides essential resources to uplift the community.

The TCU Neeley and HWNT scholarship partnership provides two scholarship options. The Full-Time MBA scholarship covers full tuition and MBA fees, a value of over $120,000. The Professional MBA scholarship covers $20,000 and fees, for a total of $30,000. Indicate affiliation with HWNT on your admission application. Click here to learn more about HWNT

TCU Neeley Scholarship for Members of Prospanica/National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000 per academic year.

• Download Application (PDF)
• Learn more about Prospanica membership.

TCU Neeley Scholarship for Members of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000 per academic year.

• Download application (PDF)
• Learn more about NBMBAA membership.

TCU ROTC Graduate Student Scholarship
Full two-year tuition for qualified students interested in serving in the National Guard or Reserves as a Commissioned Officer after degree completion. No previous military experience required. Learn more.

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.