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MILITARY GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are not stackable.

Military Veterans Full-Time MBA Scholarship

Scholarship awards for our Full-Time MBA military candidates range from $7,500 to full tuition with a stipend for living expenses.

Minnesota GI Bill

Students may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per academic year.
The program provides a lifetime maximum benefit of $15,000.

Merit-Based Scholarships

All candidates are welcome to apply for a limited number of 50% merit-based scholarships for our working professional programs. 

15% Military Discount

U.S. military members/veterans are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount for our Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA, Online MBA, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources & Industrial Relations, Business Taxation, and Accountancy programs.

Application Fee Waiver

$75 Value

MESSAGE FROM ADMISSIONS

At the Carlson School of Management, we honor your service and value the unique perspective you bring. As the #2 Military-Friendly® graduate business school, we're committed to supporting your transition from military to academic life and beyond. We offer waived application fees and military-specific scholarships for a variety of MBA and master's programs. Fill out the form below to connect with our admissions counselors and receive program information, along with timely SMS updates. Take the first step toward your future—Carlson School is here to support your journey.
CHARLES ALTMAN
Commander, U.S. Navy (Ret) Director of MBA Military & Veterans program

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Many military veterans have accelerated their transitions by attending Carlson School of Management.

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Sam & Lena Anderson

Merchandise Finance FLDP Intern, Target (Lena)
Investment Banking Summer Associate, Piper Sandler (Sam)

Lujana-Thapa

Lujana Thapa

Materials Management Journeyman (L3)

Sam-Sapita

Sam Sapita

Senior Analyst, Network Capacity Forecasting, United Airlines

Matthew-Serratore

Matthew Serratone

International Program Manager, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, United States Air Force

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Tyler Ledford

Instructor of Management, United States Air Force

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Sam & Lena Anderson

Why did Sam and Lena pursue an MBA after the military?

“Both Sam and Lena wanted to transition into the private sector and advance their careers, particularly in finance, leveraging the MBA to access a strong Twin Cities job market and expansive alumni network.”

Why did they choose the Carlson School specifically?

“The Carlson School has robust resources, supportive community, and the ability to attend the program simultaneously while being recruited into the Twin Cities employer base.”

MBA Grad Year: 2025

Military Service: U.S. Army

Undergraduate University: U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Lujana Thapa

Why did Lujana pursue an MBA after the military?

“To advance her career, inspired by her corporate experience at Cargill. Thapa wants to leverage the MBA for career progression and to combine her military and academic experiences.”

Why did she choose the Carlson School specifically?

"Thapa appreciates the Carlson School's support and flexibility for military members. As she shared, “My academic journey has been seamlessly integrated with my military obligations as I have received support from my professors during annual training or drill weekends,” highlighting the school's commitment to accommodating her dual responsibilities. Additionally, Carlson's top ranking as a military-friendly business school adds to its appeal.”

MBA Grad Year: 2024

Military Service: U.S. Air Force

Undergraduate University: St. Cloud State University

Sam Sapita

Why did Sam pursue an MBA after the military?

“To enhance his teaching and leadership skills, and to apply modern business concepts in his role as a faculty member at the Air Force Academy.”

Why did he choose the Carlson School specifically?

"The Carlson School is directly impacting what I’m doing and what future faculty members at the Academy are going to be doing in the classroom,” says Sapita. He values the school's influence on his teaching and leadership approach.”

MBA Grad Year: 2021

Military Service: U.S. Air Force

Undergraduate University: United States Air Force Academy

Matthew Serratore

Why did Matthew pursue an MBA after the military?

“To gain insights from business concepts and presentations that he can later apply in his teaching role at the Air Force Academy.”

Why did he choose the Carlson School specifically?

"Serratone values how professors present business concepts and lessons, as reflected in his collection of presentations and case studies.”

MBA Grad Year: 2024

Military Service: U.S. Air Force

Undergraduate University: United States Air Force Academy

Tyler Ledford

Why did Tyler pursue an MBA after the military?

“To gain leadership and technical skills applicable in his role as a logistics officer and in his future role as a faculty member at the Air Force Academy.”

Why did he choose the Carlson School specifically?

"The connection with the Air Force Academy is a wonderful confluence of our focus on supporting military and veteran students and the Academy’s desire to have faculty with modern management concepts and skills,” says Ledford, emphasizing the alignment between Carlson’s support for military members and the Academy’s needs.”

MBA Grad Year: 2020

Military Service: U.S. Air Force

Undergraduate University: United States Air Force Academy