Rick Searer and Cathi Weibrecht Searer Scholarship — Master's Scholarship

Kellogg School of Management awards this scholarship to an outstanding student admitted to a Full-Time MBA program. It supports a candidate seeking a career change from a liberal arts or teaching background.

No separate scholarship application is published. Newly admitted students are automatically considered for Kellogg scholarships and are notified at admission if selected.

Benefits & funding

The award helps offset Full-Time MBA education costs; Kellogg does not publish its value, coverage, or duration.

Eligibility

Applicants must earn admission to a Kellogg Full-Time MBA program.
The scholarship targets a candidate seeking to change careers from a liberal arts or teaching background.
Selection considers academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, and community impact.
Full-Time MBA applicants must hold a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an accredited institution by matriculation.
The official pages state no nationality, residency, age, or gender restriction for this scholarship.

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Application process

1
Choose one of Kellogg’s six Full-Time MBA programs and create an application account.
2
Submit the MBA application with the required resume, transcripts, test score, essays, and two recommendations by one of the published round deadlines.
3
Complete the five video essays within 96 hours after the MBA application deadline.
4
No separate scholarship form is required; Kellogg automatically considers admitted students and notifies recipients with their admission decision.

Program timeline

Round 1 application deadline
September 9, 2026
Round 1 decisions released
December 9, 2026
Round 2 application deadline
January 6, 2027
Round 2 decisions released
March 24, 2027
Round 3 application deadline
March 31, 2027
Round 3 decisions released
May 12, 2027