Civic Scholars Program
The Civic Scholars Program is a highly selective program designed for public and social sector professionals who work in a 501(c) designated nonprofit organization or for the government. This program offers significant awards to qualifying professionals interested in Booth’s Full-Time MBA, Evening MBA, or Weekend MBA Program, and is funded by a gift from the Neubauer Family Foundation.
In addition to taking courses with other MBA students, as a Neubauer Civic Scholar you'll experience specialized programming, dedicated faculty, and networking opportunities designed specifically for government and nonprofit professionals. Civic Scholars across the Full-Time MBA, Evening MBA, and Weekend MBA are taught by the same world-renowned faculty, enjoy the same level of academic rigor, and earn the same MBA degree. No other world-class business school currently offers a program as comprehensive for impact-driven leaders.
Programs Overview
| Program |
Campus Location |
Length of Program |
Classes |
Courses Per Quarter |
Total Number of Courses |
| Full-Time MBA |
Harper Center in Hyde Park campus |
Average of 2 years |
Weekly from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
Average of 3 - 4 courses |
20 courses, plus LEAD |
| Evening MBA |
Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago |
Average of 2.5 - 3 years |
Evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. |
Average of 2 courses |
20 courses, plus LEAD |
| Weekend MBA |
Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago |
Average of 2.5 - 3 years |
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Noon or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
Average of 2 courses |
20 courses, plus LEAD |
The Civic Scholars Program, part of the Weekend MBA Program, is a highly selective program designed for impact-driven professionals who work in a 501(c) designated nonprofit organization or for the government. This program offers full-tuition scholarships funded by a gift from the Neubauer Family Foundation to qualifying professionals from across the US.
In addition to taking courses with other MBA students, as a Neubauer Civic Scholar you'll experience specialized programming, and networking opportunities designed specifically for government and nonprofit professionals. Taught by the same faculty as the Full-Time and Evening MBA Programs, you’ll earn the same MBA degree. No other world class business school currently offers a program as comprehensive for civic leaders.
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Candidate Profile
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Program Overview
- Full-Time Work Experience
- 6 – 13 years of work experience and currently working in a nonprofit or the government
- GMAT score or GRE equivalent
- 700+
- Undergraduate GPA
- 3.5+
- Extraordinary Potential
- to become a recognized leader in their field
*The ranges above are meant to provide you with an idea of who would most benefit from the program; however, all applicants will be given the same level of consideration
In the Weekend MBA Program, classes meet Saturdays at Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago from 9 a.m. to Noon or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., for 11 weeks on average. Classes may be taken on Friday evenings as well.
- Campus Location
- Gleacher
- Length of Program
- 2.5 - 3 years
- Courses per Quarter
- Average of 2 courses
- Total Number of Courses
- 20 courses, plus LEAD
- Tuition
- Full-tuition covered as a Neubauer Civic Scholar