MS in Information Systems and Technology Management and MBA Invest Grant
Capella University is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant opportunity for new learners who enroll in an MS in Information Systems and Technology Management or MBA program and meet the following eligibility requirements:
Eligibility Requirements
- Must meet Capella University admission requirements.
- Must be a new student starting a program at Capella University between July and December 2012. Former students re-applying to the university are also eligible.
- Must be accepted into an eligible master's degree or MBA program in the School of Business & Technology. See grant application for a list of eligible programs.
- Must have a 2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor's degree-granting institution.
- Maintain good academic standing (3.01.04 Academic Standing).
- Must successfully pass your first course.
Application instructions
- Submit the Capella University online admission application. If you have already applied to Capella University, skip this step.
- Complete the MS in Information Systems and Technology Management and MBA Invest Grant application.
- Once you are admitted to Capella, begin courses between July 9 and November 19, 2012 for the MBA program; July 9 – December 3, 2012, for MS in Information Systems and Technology Management.
Application Deadline
Apply before your course begins and no later than Monday, November 19, 2012, for the MBA program and Monday, December 3, 2012, for MS in Information Systems and Technology Management. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Grant details
- The MS in Information Systems and Technology Management and MBA Invest Grant can be applied only to an eligible master's or MBA degree program in the School of Business & Technology. See grant application for a list of eligible specializations.
- The $5,000 grant will be applied to each recipient's Capella account equally over 7 consecutive quarters during the third week of each quarter. The first grant disbursement will follow the schedule below:
| Start date | Date of first grant disbursement |
| July 9, 2012 (MBA and MS in ISTM) | October 2012 |
| August 6, 2012 (MS in ISTM only) | January 2013 |
| August 20, 2012 (MBA only) | October 2012 |
| September 10, 2012 (MS in ISTM only) | January 2013 |
| October 8, 2012 (MBA and MS in ISTM) | January 2013 |
| November 5, 2012 (MS in ISTM only) | April 2013 |
| November 19, 2012 (MBA only) | January 2013 |
| December 3, 2012 (MS in ISTM only) | April 2013 |
You must pass your first course, which will start between July and December 2012.
- If the recipient does not remain continuously enrolled, or does not remain enrolled through the first 2 weeks of the quarter, the award for the missed quarter will be forfeited.
- Recipients who do not use the full grant award will not be eligible for a cash disbursement or any other compensation equal to the value of the grant award.
- Recipients of the MS in Information Systems and Technology Management and MBA Invest Grant are not eligible for other Capella grants or discounts.
- The grant may decrease the amount of financial aid funds available to the recipient.
- The MS in Information Systems and Technology Management and MBA Invest Grant is intended to address your cost of attendance, including, but not limited to, tuition and fees.
- Capella University faculty and staff are not eligible for the grant.
Questions?
Call an enrollment counselor at 1-866-808-0865 to learn more about this grant opportunity and to explore Capella programs.