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Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to CU Executive MBA students. Four types of scholarships are available to qualifying CU EMBA students: organization-funded, need-based, not-for-profit, and affiliation. The scholarships are intended to support EMBA students who do not have the financial resources to fully fund the program themselves.

"It's the 'executive' elements in the program that make it special - top-notch faculty, the ability to complete the degree in two years while working full time, and the executive talents of your classmates.'"

- Mary Ann Brody
Regional Marketing Director, Wendy's International, Inc.
Executive MBA Class of 1997

"I learned the value of working collaboratively in a small study group. As the manager of rocket production for my corporation I implemented the small group model where we exchanged ideas on how to streamline the production process. The results were spectacular. We saw a 30 percent reduction in the time span to build a rocket."

- Laryssa Sharvan-Densmore
Site Director, Lockheed Martin Corporation Stennis Space Center, Mississippi Space & Technology Center
Executive MBA Class of 2000

"To me, what separates this program from other executive MBA programs is the quality of individuals that enroll. I learned a great deal from them and hopefully imparted a little of my own experience and knowledge to them. I believe I made friends for life."

- Pat G. D'Esposito, Jr.
Commercial Black Belt, GE Network Solutions
Executive MBA Class of 2002

"High-caliber participants, top-notch faculty, and a great facility and staff make the CU Executive MBA Program an unbeatable combination. It will be one of the most rigorous, challenging, and yet satisfying endeavors of your life."

- Craig Meis, Vice President, CFO
Vail Capital Partners
Executive MBA, Class of 2000

"The CU Executive MBA Program has made a tremendous difference in my career. Not only is the program exceptional, but the opportunity to network with other professionals provides a depth and insight that would be hard to come by in any other setting."

- Linda Pratt
Associate Chief Scientist for Operations, Geologic Hazard Team, United States Geological Survey
Executive MBA Class of 2000

"On entering the program I knew that I would gain great value from the financial analysis and accounting classes. One big surprise though was the great practical benefits I obtained from other courses. Halfway through this class, I basically recovered the financial investment in the program by applying a few key marketing principles at my company."

- Everod (Eveready) Samuel
President, Samuel Engineering Inc.
Executive MBA Class of 2002

"CU's Executive MBA Program has given me new insights and understanding of issues facing business at the local, national, and international level. The program has transformed the way I think."

- Gary P. Trujillo
Technical Support Manager, Agilent Technologies
Executive MBA Class of 1998

"The most valuable aspect of the program was the confidence it gave me in the leadership of my division. It was great to work with and learn from professors who are active in the 'real world' and well respected across the world."

- Tina J. Valdez
Vice President Operations, TeleTech

"The EMBA program offered me a timely and excellent knowledge base that empowers me to be successful in a corporate environment as well as in entrepreneurship. Knowledge is power! The EMBA program is definitely worth the time and investment."

- Eve Zhou
President, Power Marketing
Executive MBA Class of 2001

Organization-Funded Scholarships

The Denver chapter of ACG (The Association for Corporate Growth) offers The David Sloan University of Colorado Executive MBA Scholarship. This award is a one-time scholarship given to an individual in the first year of the CU Executive MBA program. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average and display and interest in mergers and acquisitions. Students are notified of the application period by the CU Executive MBA Program Director and can then complete the ACG Scholarship Application according to the announced deadline. For additional information, please visit: www.acg.org/denver/scholarship/view.asp?CONTENT_ID=5

Need-based Scholarships

For incoming students: The CU Executive MBA offers two program-funded scholarships, called Leadership Awards, to individuals who receive no financial support from their employers and demonstrate economic need. The determination for who has the greatest economic need is obtained from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The award is made shortly after the program begins in order to allow all eligible incoming students to be identified. Disbursement of the award is made each term over the two year CU Executive MBA program.

For second-year (returning) students: The CU Executive MBA offers the Susan Bunker Memorial Scholarship to a second year student. To qualify, students must have a 3.0 grade point average, demonstrate economic need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and they must submit an essay. Students are notified of the application period by the CU Executive MBA Director and can then submit the essay according to the announced deadline. Recipients receive the award as a one-time disbursement.

Not-For-Profit Scholarships

The CU Executive MBA offers scholarships to individuals who work for not-for-profit (or Colorado government) organizations. To qualify for the scholarship, the student needs to work for a not-for-profit organization as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service while participating in the Executive MBA.

Affiliation Scholarships

The University of Colorado Executive MBA Program offers a limited number of scholarships in cooperation with business and leadership organizations. To qualify for an affiliation scholarship, EMBA students must be an existing member of the following organizations:

ACG Denver (Association for Corporate Growth)
CEDR (Colorado Executive Development in Residence) offered by the Leeds School of Business
CITI (Center for Information Technology Innovation) offered through the Business School at CU Denver HSC
The Downtown Denver Partnership
50 for Colorado offered by the Leeds School of Business

Additional information on the scholarships is available by contacting the Executive MBA office at 303-623-1888, or 1-800-228-5778. Individuals interested in need-based scholarships need to fill out the free online financial aid application at www.fafsa.ed.gov/.