MBA Student Associate (1 year)
Congratulations on your admission to the full-time MBA program at the University of Maryland’s 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 one-year MBA student associate position.
Welcome to the Smith community! We look forward to seeing you on campus.
MBA Student Associate Details
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Total Award Value | How will you see this benefit? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Student Associate (1 Year) | Up to $7,000 | Up to $7,000 | Up to $14,000 | Paid via biweekly paychecks. |
| You may work up to 20 hours per week at a rate of $18.50 per hour. | ||||
Next Steps
Are you ready to accept your offer of admission to UMD Smith’s full-time MBA program and join our community of fearless leaders? Log in to your application portal to confirm your decision. Be sure to complete all 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.
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Additional Details
To keep your full-time MBA financial award, you must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and remain in good academic and conduct standing.
The financial award outlined in your admission letter will be evenly distributed across the fall 2026, spring 2027, fall 2027 and spring 2028 semesters. Please note that the award may be applied either as a scholarship or as a tuition reduction.
The award is valid only for full-time MBA students starting in the fall 2026 semester. If you do not begin the program in fall 2026, your award may be adjusted.
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 met this requirement. Failure to submit your thank-you note could result in the cancellation of your scholarship. Use the link below to learn how to complete your thank-you note requirement in the SU platform.
Scholarship Thank You Notes–Office of Student Financial Aid
Please note that these tuition rates apply to the 2025–2026 academic year and are subject to change based on tuition rates for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Board of Regents will confirm tuition rates for 2026–2027 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 degree requirements.
Contact Us
If you are receiving other financial tuition benefits (employer benefits, veterans benefits, external scholarships, etc.), please contact our Smith Financials team at smithfinancials@umd.edu, as this award may affect your overall financial situation.
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at mbaadmit@umd.edu.