Dean's Scholar
Congratulations on your admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business! We were very impressed by your application. On behalf of Dean Prabhudev Konana, we are happy to offer you a Dean’s Scholar award, which provides you 100% funding of your Full-Time MBA tuition and all university fees. This award covers the cost of all your required courses' tuition and university fees.
This award reflects our confidence in your potential and the impact we believe you will make at Smith. We are excited to welcome you to campus and into the Smith community!
Please see below for details of your award.
Dean’s Scholar award for Full-Time MBA tuition (number of credits to graduate) and university fees
Dean’s Scholar Award
| Tuition Rate | University Fees (total for 2 years of study) |
|---|---|
| $1,759.50 per credit | $1,454 |
The Dean’s Scholar award covers the full required credits of Full-Time MBA tuition. Your scholarship will be posted as a scholarship or tuition reduction based on how many credits you are registered for each semester.
Are you ready to accept your offer of admission to UMD Smith and join our community of fearless leaders? Login to your application portal to confirm your decision. Make sure to complete all of the steps listed in your admission letter, including paying your deposits on time and completing the Checklist for New Students. Communication may be sent to your application email address or your UMD email address, so continue to check both for important updates.
Thank You Note Information:
You may be required to complete a thank-you note in Scholarship Universe (SU). Please ensure that you submit your thank-you note by the specified deadline. Your scholarship will not be disbursed to your student account until you have fulfilled the thank-you note requirement, and not meeting this requirement could lead to the cancellation of your scholarship. Utilize the link below to assist you in navigating the process of completing your thank-you note requirement on the SU platform.
Scholarship Thank You Notes | Office of Student Financial Aid
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The award is only valid for students starting in the Fall 2026 semester. If you do not start the program in Fall 2026, your award may be adjusted.
The financial award covers mandatory university fees, MBAA fees, and the international student fee (if applicable). Course materials fees, global course fees, parking permits, etc., are not included.
Please note that these tuition rates are for the 2025-2026 academic year, and the value is subject to change based on tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Board of Regents will confirm tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year in July 2026. Visit our admissions page to access current tuition rates. This scholarship covers the number of credits required to graduate and is subject to change based on the requirement.
To keep your financial award, you need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and stay in good academic and conduct standing.
If you are receiving any other financial tuition benefits (employer benefits, veteran’s benefits, external scholarships, etc.) please contact our Smith Financials team at smithfinancials@umd.edu, as this award may impact your overall financial situation.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at mbaadmit@umd.edu.