The Future Year Scholars Program

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Outstanding Students: Can We Save You A Seat?


Our Deferred MBA Program lets you apply to the Full-Time UVA Darden School of Business MBA program as a college senior or 5th year master's degree student. Admitted scholars can start the Full-Time MBA program within two to five years of graduation — giving you the chance to explore a career before business school. Future Year Scholars are also reviewed for scholarships twice before matriculation.

MBA Lady Student

Creating a New Story
of Business

The Full-Time MBA program consists of core and elective courses in Charlottesville with opportunities to study around the globe through Darden's worldwide scholarship, which covers the cost of every Full-Time MBA student's first Darden Worldwide course. Ranked the world's best business education experience year after year, the Darden MBA graduates future-ready leaders who leverage a purpose-driven education into professional advancement.

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