Financing graduate education is a challenge for many students. The Palumbo-Donahue School offers competitive financial awards (including scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships) on a merit basis to domestic and international full-time students in all of our graduate programs. Up to six fellowships are awarded each year.

Initial awards are based on application credentials, undergraduate transcripts and standardized test score reports. Awards for subsequent semesters are based on academic performance in graduate coursework at Duquesne and award-specific criteria.

Beyer Scholarship

The Michael Beyer Scholarship is valued at $1,250. Two Beyer Scholarships are awarded each fall to One-Year MBA or PMBA students. One scholarship is awarded to an admitted student starting in the fall semester, while the other scholarship is awarded to a current One-Year MBA or PMBA student who enrolled in the preceding spring or summer semesters. Qualified students will be notified by the Graduate School of Business and invited to apply.

Nichols Scholarship

The Nichols Scholarship is valued at $2,500 and is awarded each fall to a female student with a record of academic and/or professional achievement and financial need (demonstrated by submitting the FAFSA). One scholarship is awarded to an admitted fall-start PMBA student, or a current PMBA or One-Year MBA student who enrolled in the preceding spring or summer semesters. Qualified students will be notified by the Graduate School of Business and invited to apply.

Specialized Masters Financial Aid & Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships

Available for the following programs: MS in Accountancy, MS in Analytics & Information Management, and MS in Supply Chain Management

Graduate Assistantships provide partial tuition assistance in exchange for service to the University on specialized assignments. Types of assignments vary year to year and are determined by the supervising faculty/staff member. However, typical work assignments include research, class assistance, consulting projects, or database entry. Graduate Assistants are required to work between 13-20 hours per week during a semester in exchange for a set number of credits of tuition assistance.

How to Qualify:

  • Competitive GMAT or GRE score, or 3.25/4.0 GPA in the most recent degree earned (undergraduate or graduate).

How to Apply:

  • When you apply to your program of choice, mark your interest in a Graduate Assistantship position under the "Academic Plans" section, for the question, "Select the graduate merit award for which you would like to be considered."
  • Qualified candidates will be invited to interview in early February/March

Deadlines:
Please complete your application:

  • Round I: January 31st
  • Round II: March 30th
  • March 30th and later: if positions are still available, eligible students will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

Employer Tuition Assistance

Many employers provide financial support for continuing education. We encourage students to check with their Human Resource department. Duquesne offers a tuition deferment plan for students whose employers do not reimburse until the course is completed.