Executive MBA Program Scholarships
Executive MBA Formats - Tuition and Financial Aid - Scholarships - Batten Scholars
Batten Scholars
The Batten Scholars Program, sponsored and administered by Darden's Batten Institute, supports a collection of scholarships for students admitted to Darden's MBA programs. Batten Scholars benefit from access to programs and resources including mentorship and unique networking opportunities.
A pilot scholarship opportunity was recently announced for admitted Executive MBA students in the Class of 2023 who demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership skills and a drive for innovation. Candidates will also demonstrate recognizable background characteristics and goals that meet the entrepreneurship and innovation objectives of the Batten Institute. The highly selective program empowers students with educational and experimental opportunities to grow.
Applying for a Batten Scholarship
Prospective students interested in being considered for these scholarships must submit a supplemental essay as part of the application for Darden's Executive MBA program. Applicants should develop a 500-word essay that addresses how they meet the criteria of the program, how they would contribute to the Darden community and how the award would further their career ambitions in entrepreneurship, innovation or technology.
Batten Entrepreneurial Scholars
A partial scholarship for the student who can spot opportunity from a mile away. To be considered, candidates must submit a 500-word essay as a part of their Darden application. High-potential candidates will use the essay to describe:
- Evidence of having led or helped build a new enterprise
- A compelling and credible plan for future entrepreneurial endeavors
- Your fit within the Batten Scholars and Darden communities
- How you would contribute to the Darden Community at large
Batten Technology Scholars
A partial scholarship for the student who's using ones and zeroes to shake industries. To be considered, candidates must submit a 500-word essay as a part of their Darden application. High-potential candidates will use the essay to describe:
- Evidence of exemplary entrepreneurial and innovative impact within the technology sector
- A commitment to innovating through technology in future endeavors
- Your fit within the Batten Scholars and Darden communities
- How you would contribute to the Darden Community at large
Batten Innovation Scholars
A partial scholarship for the student who dares to challenge how things have always been done. To be considered, candidates must submit a 500-word essay as a part of their Darden application. High-potential candidates will use the essay to describe:
- Evidence of implementing value-driven innovation at one or more organizations
- A strategy or idea for pursuing responsible innovation in future endeavors
- Your fit within the Batten Scholars and Darden communities
- How you would contribute to the Darden Community at large
Darden's entrepreneurial offerings continue to be ranked among the best in the world by publications like The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine. Most of the entrepreneurial resources and opportunities available to full-time MBA students are also available to Executive MBA (EMBA) and Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) students.