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Rick Searer and Cathi Weibrecht Searer Scholarship

Master's ScholarshipUSA · Evanston

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Application Deadline

March 31, 2027

Official Page

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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  • Education required

    Bachelor

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Application process

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

Program timeline

  1. Round 1 application deadline

    September 9, 2026

  2. Round 1 decisions released

    December 9, 2026

  3. Round 2 application deadline

    January 6, 2027

  4. Round 2 decisions released

    March 24, 2027

  5. Round 3 application deadline

    March 31, 2027

  6. Round 3 decisions released

    May 12, 2027

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