Distinguished Tulane Alumni Award

Tulane University is committed to supporting our graduates as they advance their careers and expand their leadership capabilities. Through the Distinguished Tulane Alumni Award, alumni from any school or college across Tulane University can receive a tuition discount of up to 30% toward qualifying graduate degree programs at the A. B. Freeman School of Business.

Awards are evaluated holistically during the standard admissions process, recognizing academic excellence, professional achievements, and leadership potential.

  • Award Amount: Up to a 30% tuition discount applied directly to qualifying graduate business programs.
  • Eligibility: Open to any applicant who holds a prior undergraduate or graduate degree from any school or college within Tulane University.
  • Application Fee Waiver: $0. Your application fee is waived automatically once your application is submitted and your alumni status is verified.
  • Automatic Evaluation: No separate scholarship application form or extra paperwork is required. All verified Tulane alumni are automatically considered during the admissions review process.

The award applies to the following master’s degree programs.

Working Professional & Executive Programs

  • Executive MBA (EMBA): An immersive weekend format designed for seasoned leaders, managers, and executives aiming for senior organizational impact.
  • Professional MBA (PMBA): A flexible evening program tailored for working professionals in the Greater New Orleans region seeking career advancement without stepping away from the workforce.

Program Exclusions: Full-time master’s programs, Dual-degree programs (e.g., JD/MBA, MD/MBA), doctoral (PhD) programs, and the Online MBA program are not eligible for the Distinguished Tulane Alumni Award.

The Distinguished Tulane Alumni Award is considered in addition to other funding opportunities for which you may qualify.

  • Louisiana Resident Scholarship: Eligible applicants to the Executive MBA and Professional MBA programs may receive the $10,000 Louisiana Resident Scholarship in addition to consideration for the Distinguished Tulane Alumni Award.
  • Merit Scholarships: Alumni applicants remain eligible for consideration for Freeman merit awards and outside scholarships.
     
  1. Submit Your Graduate Application: Apply online through the Freeman Graduate Admissions Portal and list Tulane University in your academic history.
  2. Transcript Verification: Tulane academic records are verified internally by our admissions team.
  3. Automatic Fee Waiver & Award Review: Once your application is submitted and your alumni status is verified, your application fee is waived and your file is automatically evaluated for the Distinguished Tulane Alumni Award alongside your admission decision.