Women, Minorities, and LGBTQ
At Fisher College of Business, we champion diversity in intellectual thought and perspective. We inspire leadership through passion, integrity, hard work, and the desire to succeed. Students join our programs because of the culture we have designed and our emphasis on high-impact teaching and research.
At Fisher, we continually seek to expand ethnic and cultural diversity as a contributor to intellectual diversity – and as a key factor in our success.
Fisher provides a solid platform for the success of its women MBA students. Working Women magazine has ranked our MBA program among the top 10 business schools for women.
Scholarships
Fisher offers a variety of scholarships specifically for women, including:
Partnerships and Student Clubs
Fisher partners with organizations and offers student clubs that focus on women, including:
Fisher promotes diversity and inclusion in student life and within the MBA curriculum.
Scholarships
Fisher offers a variety of scholarships specifically for minorities. These mainly include Graduate Assistantships (“GAs”), which cover 50 percent of tuition and fees and offer a monthly stipend in exchange for a 10 hour per week work commitment. Positions include:
- NBMBAA Tuition Scholarships (value: $50,000)
- MBA Student Ambassador GAs
- Key Bank Minority Case Competition GAs
- Key Bank Symposium GAs
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion GAs (Marketing and Web, Tutoring, Career Support)
Partnerships and Student Clubs
Fisher partners with organizations and offers student clubs that focus on minorities, including:
- National Black MBA Association
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs
- Fisher Black MBA Association
- Fisher Chinese Business Professional Association
- Fisher Graduate Latino Association
- Fisher Indian Students Association
Fisher has a vibrant LGBTQ community that provides a safe, empowering, and enriching environment for its MBAs. For more information regarding the LGBTQ community at Fisher, The Ohio State University, and in Columbus, please download the LGBTQ+ Resource Guide.
Scholarships
Fisher offers a variety of scholarships and Graduate Assistantships specifically for LGBTQ students. Graduate Assistantships cover 50 percent of tuition and fees and offer a monthly stipend in exchange for a 10-hour-per-week work commitment.
- MBA Student Ambassador GAs
- Cash Awards and Scholarships
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion GAs (Marketing and Web, Tutoring, Career Support)
Partnerships and Student Clubs
Fisher often works with organizations and student clubs that focus on LGBTQ+, including:
NBMBAA Scholarships
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business is offering tuition scholarships to qualified NBMBAA members:
Fisher College of Business was recently honored as the Educational Partner of the Year by the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA). Members of the NBMBAA, that meet The Ohio State University admission requirements, can take advantage of this partnership through exclusive scholarships. Complete a NBMBAA scholarship application to be considered. NBMBAA Scholarships >
HBCU Scholarship (value up to $50,000) - In order to be considered for the HBCU scholarship, you must have graduated from a Historically Black College or University.
NBMBAA Member-at-Large Scholarship (value up to: $50,000) - In order to be considered for the Member-at-Large Scholarship, you must have been a member of NBMBAA for at least one year.
OSU Alumni Scholarship (value up to $50,000) - In order to be considered for the OSU Alumni Scholarship, you must have graduated from The Ohio State University.
Military Veteran Scholarship (value up to $50,000) - In order to be considered for the Military Veteran Scholarship, applicants must have been honorably discharged, and must be attending an accredited college, university or technical school. The award is available to all veterans.
Ohio State diversity initiatives
Ohio State values diversity in people and ideas. Take a deeper dive into the vast array of opportunities available at OSU's Office of Diversity and Inclusion .
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