Illinois Institute of Technology Stuart School of Business

Illinois Institute of Technology’s Stuart School of Business offers City Year AmeriCorps members, alums and staff

$20,000 scholarships

A $20,000 tuition scholarship will be awarded to all admitted City Year AmeriCorps members and alumni who completed one term of service and City Year staff members employed for at least two years. The $20,000 scholarship is applicable for graduate programs in Public Administration (M.P.A.) and the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), provided the student is enrolled full-time and maintains satisfactory academic standing. The scholarship is awarded at $5,000 per semester.

Eligible programs

Master’s degrees

• business administration
• public administration

Additional benefits

• A one-year deferral is offered for students admitted to a graduate program who decide to serve with City Year before starting their study with the Stuart School.
• Application fee waiver.
• NEW! City Year staff, members, and alumni who have served at least one (1) year of service are eligible for academic credit in the Public Administration (M.P.A.) or the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program by taking a special examination, which may be written, oral, or a compiled portfolio. For more information, please see the Stuart School of Business Credit by Proficiency policy.

Why City Year loves Illinois Institute of Technology’s Stuart School of Business

The Stuart School of Business offers flexible graduate programs in business and public administration. Stuart programs emphasize real-world application and prepare graduates to compete in today’s economy. Stuart is committed to creating well-rounded students who are not only armed with expert academic knowledge, but who also possess the interpersonal skills and professional experiences that are critical to academic and career success.

To apply

Complete the dedicated application for admission for City Year affiliated applicants.

To identify your City Year affiliation

Applying through the dedicated City Year application will waive the application fee. Your City Year affiliation will be verified upon admission to the University. You should also self-identify on your resume.

To contact the admissions office

To contact the graduate admissions office, please call (312) 567-3020 or email grad.admission@iit.edu with any questions.

Please note that all admissions and scholarship decisions are made by the educational institution. AmeriCorps members, alums and staff interested in these scholarships must complete the full application process for the institution. Please pay close attention to deadlines and consider beginning work on your applications early in the year.