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Financial Aid
There are many different options available to help you finance your graduate education at Thunderbird. In fact, more than 80% of Thunderbird students receive financial assistance through loans, scholarships or other awards. Arizona State University’s Financial Aid team works with you hand-in-hand to find the financing solutions for your unique situation. For detailed instructions or advice, contact the ASU Financial Aid team at finaid.tbird@asu.edu.
Learn about the financial aid options available to you:
Exclusive Thunderbird Scholarships
Global Excellence Scholarships
Global Excellence Scholarships
This merit-based tuition scholarship is designed for competitive applicants who demonstrate above-average:
- Academic performance (undergraduate grade point average, GMAT/GRE scores, etc.)
- Previous work and/or leadership experience
- Personal, intellectual and professional fit with Thunderbird’s mission
To be considered for a Global Excellence scholarship for one of our graduate degree programs, please complete and submit the Optional Scholarship Essay as part of the graduate program application. Selection is based on this essay, as well as documentation submitted with your application. This scholarship award is exclusively applied to tuition and is not a refundable award.
Contact our Admissions team for more information at admissions.tbird@asu.edu.
Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowships
Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowships
Thunderbird is pleased to offer Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) an opportunity to apply for a Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship for our Master of Arts in Global Affairs & Management or Master of Global Management (full-time, on-campus) programs.
If chosen as a Coverdell Fellow:
- You will receive tuition assistance, depending on the degree program you choose.
- You will earn a master’s degree that will enhance your earning power and marketability with employers.
- You will provide much-needed assistance to underserved American communities through a domestic internship.
Military Service Scholarships
Military Service Scholarships
Thunderbird offers a scholarship opportunity in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation exclusively for military members. Speak with your enrollment counselor for details. Additional scholarship and financing resources are available through the Pat Tillman Veterans Center.
Thunderbird Alumni Referral Program
Thunderbird Alumni Referral Program
Thunderbird alumni are our greatest resource—and we value their referrals. Through the Thunderbird Alumni Referral Program, any student who is referred by a member of our alumni and accepted for admission is eligible for a Global Excellence scholarship worth up to 40% of degree program tuition. Currently this referral program applies only to our Master of Global Management and Master of Arts in Global Affairs & Management programs.
Contact our Admissions team for more information at admissions.tbird@asu.edu.
TIAA Scholars Program
TIAA Scholars Program
TIAA Scholars awards are available to incoming students who have been recommended by a paid Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association (TIAA) member. The award, US$10,000.00, will be made upon successful graduation from Thunderbird's full-time Master of Global Management program. Learn more.
SHARE Fellowship (full-time students only)
SHARE Fellowship (full-time students only)
Now accepting applications for fall of 2017
Funded solely by alumni donations, the Thunderbird SHARE Fellowship provides top-tier candidates from emerging markets with up to 100% of tuition for one of Thunderbird’s top-ranked graduate degree programs. Each SHARE Scholar is also partnered with an alumni mentor and networking partner for the duration of their degree. Recipients of the SHARE Fellowship will need to commit to working 130 hours during the course of their degree program.
Contact our Admissions team for more information at admissions.tbird@asu.edu.