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FInancial Assistance


Financial assistance for full-time master’s degree business students, including international students, is available from the Moore School of Business in the form of fellowships, fee reductions, and work grants.  These are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or work experience.  Exceptional students may receive a combination of awards. 

To apply for ALL merit-based financial awards, complete the Merit-Based Financial Awards Application within the admissions materials.  Click here for a complete list of Application Deadlines.

The Academic Common Market (ACM) was established to assist out-of-state students reduce the costs of graduate study.  Under the ACM agreement, a nonresident student may pay in-state fees provided the institution they wish to attend is a member of the ACM and no comparable program is available within their home state.  Of the 16 member states of the ACM, some offer IMBA and MHR programs, thus, residents of those states would not be eligible for the reduced costs for out-of-state programs.  To determine whether you are eligible for the ACM program, click on the link above and contact your state representative..

Federal loan programs are available to graduate business students through the USC Student Financial Aid Office. The priority deadline to apply is late February or early March. For details, call 803-777-8134 or visit their Web site at www.sc.edu/financialaid.

International students should visit the International Students Services Web site at www.sa.sc.edu/ips/funding.htm  for additional information concerning funding opportunities.

For a selected list of national fellowships and scholarships, you should visit the Office of Fellowships & Scholar Programs online at  http://www.sc.edu/ofsp/national.html.

Fellowships

Fellowships are highly competitive and  are awarded to incoming master's students with outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishments. Selection criteria include leadership potential based on community service and extracurricular activities, GMAT scores (GRE for MHR and MA Economics), academic background, and work experience.  

Fellowship interviews will be held in Columbia, SC,  in January for IMBA and March for IMBA, MACC, and MHR.  Finalists are invited to the USC campus to meet with current faculty, staff, and students while interviewing for fellowships.

The Darla Moore Fellowship Program, established in 2000 and named after Ms. Darla Moore, the school's namesake, are awards for highly qualified (academically and experience) incoming Masters students.

Hipp Fellowship, established in 2007, provides full-program fee subsidy for three South Carolina residents for the IMBA program.  The value is at least $35,000 to cover the program fee.  IMBA candidates who are ultimately selected for the Hipp Fellowship should convey long-term goals to include, but not limited to, being positive change agents for the state and committed to serving the South Carolina community at large.  Strong candidates will be able to clearly illustrate leadership qualities and commitment to community initiatives.
The BMW Manufacturing Corp. International Business Fellowships, have been established to recognize outstanding IMBA candidates with either engineering or finance backgrounds.  The selection process involves an on-site interview at the BMW campus near Greenville, SC.
LanguageCorps Fellowship, former LanguageCorps teacher is awarded the fellowship for an entering IMBA student.
CDS-Logo CDS International Program Alumni Fellowship, is awarded to a CDS International Program alumnus. 
Peace-Corps_Logo The Peace Corps Fellows/USA Program is an award desgined for returned Peace Corps volunteers who have served a minimum of two years in service abroad.  Candidates may apply for the award no later than the Round II deadline.  The PC Fellowship is intended for candidates entering in the IMBA program.
GoldKey_Logo Golden Key International Honour Society Member Fellowship has been established for outstanding GKIHS members (current or past) for an incoming IMBA student who is a member in good standing with GKIHS.  

 

IMBA students are also eligible for the following fellowships:

Master of Human Resources students are eligible for the Duke Energy Fellowship.  The recipient will work with a faculty member on a research project for Duke Energy.  The following fellowships are also open to MHR students:

Master of Accountancy (Taxation) Program students can apply for the Ernst and Young Fellowships.  Other fellowships available include:

Other Resources for Financial Assistance For U.S. Domestic and International Candidates