The F.C. Austin Scholarship — Master's Scholarship

The F.C. Austin Scholarship is Kellogg’s full-tuition merit award for a select cohort entering the Two-Year MBA and MMM programs in Evanston. Kellogg considers eligible applicants automatically and announces awards with admission decisions.

Scholars join a global network and year-round program of leadership development, faculty mentorship and meetings with business leaders. Selection recognizes exceptional academic and professional leadership, community and organizational contributions, and potential for impact at Kellogg and beyond.

Benefits & funding

Funds cover full tuition for up to two academic years and are distributed equally across those years.
Scholars receive individual mentorship from Harry Kraemer, Paul Corona and Karin O’Connor.
The program includes year-round gatherings with business leaders and access to a network spanning more than 25 countries.

Eligibility

Applicants must seek admission to Kellogg’s Two-Year MBA or MMM graduate program.
Selection is based on exceptional leadership in academic and professional settings, contributions to communities and organizations, and potential for substantial impact.
No separate Austin Scholarship application is required; admitted students are automatically considered for Kellogg scholarships.
Kellogg publishes no scholarship-specific nationality, residency, age, gender or work-experience restriction.

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Application process

1
Create an account in Kellogg’s application system.
2
Complete the Full-Time MBA application for the Two-Year MBA or MMM program, including the required materials.
3
Submit the MBA application by one of the published round deadlines; there is no separate Austin Scholarship form or essay.
4
Wait for the admission decision, when Kellogg also notifies selected scholarship recipients.

Program timeline

June 10, 2026
The 2026–2027 Full-Time MBA application was announced as open.
Round 1 application deadline.
September 9, 2026
Round 1 decision release; selected scholars are notified with admission.
December 9, 2026
Round 2 application deadline.
January 6, 2027
Round 2 decision release; selected scholars are notified with admission.
March 24, 2027
Round 3 application deadline.
March 31, 2027
Round 3 decision release; selected scholars are notified with admission.
May 12, 2027