The University of Delaware’s Lerner College of Business and Economics is introducing the Lerner College Scholarships 2025 for Fall enrollment. Designed for current UD students and alumni, these scholarships provide financial support to advance your graduate education.
Whether pursuing an MBA, specialized master’s degree, or graduate certificate, these awards help make graduate school more accessible while rewarding academic excellence.
Scholarships Designed for Blue Hens
Lerner College has launched two targeted scholarship programs:
1. UD Alumni Support Scholarship
Eligibility: UD graduates applying to any Lerner graduate program
Benefits: 20% tuition scholarship and application fee waiver
Programs Covered: MBA, MS degrees, and graduate certificates
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
2. UD Student Support Scholarship
Eligibility: Current UD juniors, seniors, or 2025 graduates
Benefits: 20% tuition reduction and fee waiver
Pathways Supported: Traditional or 4+1 graduate tracks
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Dean Oliver Yao emphasizes, “These scholarships reflect our commitment to meeting students where they are. Lerner wants to be part of your journey forward.”
Why These Scholarships Matter
Graduate school can transform careers, but financial barriers often prevent talented students from enrolling. Lerner College Scholarships address this by:
Reducing the cost of graduate education by 20%
Eliminating application fee barriers
Supporting academic and professional advancement
Beyond financial benefits, recipients gain access to Lerner’s nationally ranked graduate programs and resources to accelerate leadership development in business.
Eligibility and Application Guidelines
Available exclusively for Fall 2025 enrollment
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Applicants may use only one 20% Lerner scholarship, but it is stackable with personal merit awards
Scholarships cannot be combined with other Lerner funding, such as assistantships
This ensures a fair distribution of opportunities for both students and alumni.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can this scholarship be combined with other Lerner funding?
A: No. The 20% scholarships cannot be combined with other Lerner funding like merit awards or graduate assistantships.
Q2: Who qualifies as a UD alumnus?
A: Any individual who has previously earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from the University of Delaware.
Q3: Is the 4+1 program eligible for the UD Student Support Scholarship?
A: Yes. Current students entering a 4+1 pathway are eligible for this scholarship.
Apply by August 1, 2025
Invest in your future with 20% tuition savings and waived application fees. UD Lerner Scholarships 2025 simplify the path to graduate school and reinforce the University’s commitment to your success.