Darden School of Business

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:

  • How do you meet the criteria of the Batten Scholars Program, consistent with the priorities of the Batten Institute?

  • 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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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:

  • How do you meet the criteria of the Batten Scholars Program, consistent with the priorities of the Batten Institute?

  • 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

Start Your Application

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:

  • How do you meet the criteria of the Batten Scholars Program, consistent with the priorities of the Batten Institute?

  • 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

Start Your Application

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