The Civic Scholars Program at Chicago Booth offers a full-tuition scholarship for Evening and Weekend MBA applicants committed to public- or social-sector careers.
In addition to taking courses as an MBA student, Neubauer Civic Scholars join a cohort experience that includes specialized programming, dedicated faculty directors, and unique opportunities to engage with industry leaders in the civic space.
Booth’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation ensures the Civic Scholars Program integrates the school's business fundamentals with evidence-based research and experience-based learning opportunities that bolster your social sector work.
Join the information session for the Civic Scholars Program at Chicago Booth. The virtual event will provide more information on how the program supports civic leaders seeking to further their education in Evening or Weekend MBA Programs.
The process to be considered for the Chicago Booth Civic Scholars Program Scholarship is straightforward. For additional details, see Part-Time MBA Admissions.
Here’s how the Civic Scholars process takes shape.
“The Civic Scholars are diverse and highly accomplished. Despite this diversity of backgrounds (or perhaps through it), the scholars share a common passion for excellence in serving and improving lives.”
—Teddy Niedermaier, '21, Neubauer Civic Scholar
As a Neubauer Civic Scholar, you will join a close-knit group of fellow public- and social-sector professionals throughout your MBA journey. Together, you will form a supportive network of scholars who will help and encourage one other to grow personally and professionally.
In both the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs, you will broaden your network and meet professionals who work in different roles and fields. Beyond campus, you’ll also have access to our worldwide community of 58,000 Booth alumni.
In addition to having one of the largest Career Services teams among all MBA programs, our students become well equipped to have an immediate impact in their organizations. They learn how to confidently think through problems, implement vetted solutions, and bring others along in a way that guides an organization to success.
Carly is passionate about providing underserved populations with opportunities for dignified employment and market access
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Erica is committed to addressing the root causes and symptoms of intergenerational poverty
Erica Choi
Selam is focused on building equitable spaces in education and beyond
Selam Gebre
Rachel is keen to improve government service delivery and thinking about the challenge of loneliness and social connections
Rachel Zuckerman
Lexie is focused on building strong regional economies to unlock inclusive economic growth
Alexis Lehmann
Anajah is focused on creating innovative solutions to tackle educational inequity
Anajah Philogene
Jesus is focused on creating opportunities for students to grow through sports and academic support.
Joseph T. and Bernice S. Lewis Distinguished Service Professor of Marketing
Pradeep Chintagunta
As a Neubauer Civic Scholar, you’ll enjoy a special partnership with the Rustandy Center, Chicago Booth’s destination for people committed to tackling complex social and environmental problems. The center offers hands-on learning opportunities, supports innovative courses, and pursues research—all with the goal of developing people and practices that have the potential to solve the world’s biggest issues.
Are you a professional working in nonprofit or in the government? Chicago Booth’s Civic Scholar Program offers substantial tuition awards, a wide array of resources and programming, and a unique cohort experience for your MBA degree.
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