UC Davis Invests in Employee Leadership Through MBA Scholarships

UC staff eligible for up to $60,000+ in scholarships

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At UC Davis, investing in our people goes beyond a promise—it’s a commitment to empowering growth through advanced education. UC Davis employees are eligible to apply for generous scholarships that make achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Management (MM) in our Part-Time programs more accessible.

Through generous scholarships, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is helping University of California employees elevate their management and leadership skills and accelerate their careers.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You could be selected to receive a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
  • Work at UC Davis, UCOP, UCANR, UC Law, UCSF, LLNL or LBNL in a 75% FTE or higher career appointment.
  • Admitted to the UC Davis Part-Time MBA program for the upcoming academic year.
  • Strong academic background and potential.
  • Ability to enrich the management education of the MBA or MM program.

Scholarship Opportunities

  • Bay Area Part-Time MBA: $30,000 per academic year (renewable for one year) — up to $60,000 total
  • Sacramento Part-Time MBA: $25,000 per academic year (renewable for one year) — up to $50,000 total
  • Bay Area Part-Time Master of Management (MM): $25,000 total
  • Sacramento Part-Time Master of Management (MM): $25,000 total

We caught up with three UC Davis staff who are putting their graduate business education to work in their careers and their communities.  

Eddie Ramirez
Eddie Ramirez MBA 26. Read student blog.

Being a UC Davis staff member in the UC Davis Graduate School of Management Sacramento Part-Time MBA program has been incredibly valuable! I'm already applying what I learn to improve my campus work and prepare myself for other exciting opportunities. The hybrid format helps me juggle everything, and the staff scholarship makes this whole journey possible.

— Eddie Ramirez MBA 26, assistant director of the Transfer Opportunity Program at UC Davis 

Krystal Scruggs
Krystal Scruggs MBA 27. Read student blog.

Attending the UC Davis Graduate School of Management has been a dream come true—an opportunity I never thought possible. The scholarship made this life-changing experience a reality. I’m surrounded by an inspiring cohort and incredibly supportive faculty and staff. I’ve grown both personally and professionally, and I’m truly grateful for the community shaping my leadership journey.

Krystal Scruggs MBA 27, academic personnel for the Academic Federation group and contracts and grants administrative support in the UC Davis Department of Physics.

Advincula, Ryan
Ryan Advincula MBA 26. Read student blog.

Without the staff scholarship, I would have never thought to pursue a master's degree. Now, thanks to the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and my team at the UC Davis College of Letters and Science, my time in the Part-Time MBA program has flown by!

— Ryan Advincula MBA 26, assistant director of development at the UC Davis College of Letters and Science. 

Apply Now and Unlock Your Leadership Potential

If you’re ready take the next step in your leadership journey, the Graduate School of Management is ready to invest in you with generous scholarships to help you meet your academic and professional goals. Explore your eligibility and start your path toward an MBA or Master of Management today.

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