Available Saunders Scholarships due to COVID-19

A graduate degree brings opportunity for high-level positions and increased salary, but the immediate cost can be a financial burden. Saunders College of Business seeks to alleviate these costs for its students. Here are our scholarships to cut the cost of your degree!

RIT Honors Student Scholarship

Honors students can now receive a 50% scholarship. Contact gradbus@saunders.rit.edu or attend a Graduate Information Session to learn more.

Next Graduate Info Session: May 20

RIT Class of 2020 Master Plan - 55% Scholarship

The RIT Graduating Class of 2020 is eligible to receive a 55% scholarship for their graduate school education due to job uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Apply to the graduate program of your choice! 

Saunders Admissions Scholarships

Saunders offers scholarships alongside your admissions decision. After review of your application materials, an award is determined. A limited number of accepted students receive the awards based on the order in which applications are received, so applicants are encouraged to complete their application materials as early as possible.

Merit Scholarships

High-achieving students with a minimum 3.70 GPA and nine credits from RIT are eligible to apply for Merit Awards. Scholarship amounts vary.

Next Deadline February 15, 2021, applications begin in summer.

COVID-19 Response

In response to the closure of standardized testing centers, Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is accepting applications for the Fall 2020 term without standardized tests; GMAT/GRE. Applicants will be reviewed with the information submitted and may be requested to provide additional information or an online interview. For international applicants: if TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency exams are not available, RIT will accept the Duolingo English Test* for 2020 applications. Students admitted with Duolingo scores will take an additional English test at RIT.

Talk with your dedicated financial advisor for help navigating your financial aid options, and visit the Graduate Admissions page for more financial aid and scholarship information.

*Duolingo English Test option is only available for 2020 applicants