An MBA That Invests
In You.
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for innovators, entrepreneurs and technologists eager to move the world forward.
Our Scholarships
Batten Entrepreneurship Scholars
Partial — Full Scholarship
A scholarship for the student who can spot opportunity from a mile away. To be considered, candidates must exhibit strong leadership skills and an entrepreneurial spirit as well as recognizable background characteristics and goals that satisfy the desired purposes of the Batten Institute. Candidates must answer the following two questions as a part of their Darden application:
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How do you meet the criteria of the Batten Scholars Program, consistent with the priorities of the Batten Institute?
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What are your career ambitions post-Darden in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology?
Application Deadlines
Early Action: 7 Sept 2023
Round 1: 4 Oct 2023
Round 2: 4 Jan 2024
Round 3: 3 Apr 2024
Batten Innovation Scholars
Partial — Full Scholarship
To be considered, candidates must exhibit strong leadership skills and a drive for innovation as well as recognizable background characteristics and goals that satisfy the desired purposes of the Batten Institute. Candidates must answer the following two questions as a part of their Darden application:
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How do you meet the criteria of the Batten Scholars Program, consistent with the priorities of the Batten Institute?
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What are your career ambitions post-Darden in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology?
Application Deadlines
Early Action: 7 Sept 2023
Round 1: 4 Oct 2023
Round 2: 4 Jan 2024
Round 3: 3 Apr 2024
Batten Technology Scholars
Partial — Full Scholarship
To be considered, candidates must exhibit strong leadership skills and an impact in the technology area as well as recognizable background characteristics and goals that satisfy the desired purposes of the Batten Institute. Candidates must answer the following two questions as a part of their Darden application:
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How do you meet the criteria of the Batten Scholars Program, consistent with the priorities of the Batten Institute?
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What are your career ambitions post-Darden in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology?
Application Deadlines
Early Action: 7 Sept 2023
Round 1: 4 Oct 2023
Round 2: 4 Jan 2024
Round 3: 3 Apr 2024
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Darden's Batten Institute supplies more than $1 million in scholarships annually and the School provides 35+ entrepreneurship and innovation courses throughout the year. An innovation laboratory provides grants, mentors and workspace for new ventures.
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