Encore Scholarship

The Encore Scholarship demonstrates Emerson’s commitment to helping our most recent graduates stay competitive in the job market. Qualified alumni of Emerson College who graduated between Spring 2005 and Spring 2009 are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction for full time study in one of the four participating master's degree programs.

Interested? Find out more about the four graduate programs in marketing and communication or contact the Graduate Admissions Office to speak with someone directly about these programs and eligibility for the Encore Scholarship.

Alumni eligible for the Encore Scholarship will receive:

• Application Fee Waiver
• Special Extended June 15 Application Deadline for Fall 2009 Enrollment
• 25% Off Tuition for Full-time Study
• Free Professional Development Workshops
• Free Job Search Assistance

If you have a specific question, consult our FAQ on the Encore Scholarship.

Participating Programs

The Encore Scholarship can be used for full-time study in the four master’s degree programs in marketing and communication.

• Communication Management
• Health Communication
• Global Marketing Communication and Advertising
• Integrated Marketing Communication

View a comparison of these programs and to find out more about them.

Who is Eligible?

In order to be eligible for an Encore Scholarship, each applicant must:

• Have graduated with an Emerson College bachelor’s degree in one of the following years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Be accepted into one of the four participating master’s degree programs. A complete application including all required materials to the graduate program is required. Acceptance is determined by each individual program.
• Enroll in a graduate program in Fall 2009 as a full-time student.

All Emerson College graduates are eligible to participate in career counseling sessions and professional development workshops.

How it Works

The Encore Scholarship awards eligible Emerson graduates with a 25% reduction on full-time tuition.

• The 25% reduction is on tuition only and the student must finance the remaining cost of the degree.
• Encore Scholars will receive the reduction during the semesters they attend full-time (8 or more credits per semester) as master’s degree seeking candidates.
• If a qualified Emerson graduate receives other grant aid from Emerson College, then he or she will only receive one scholarship and will be given the award of higher value.
• The Encore Scholarship will last two years – from fall 2009 through spring 2011 or until the degree is completed, whichever comes first.

The Encore Scholarship may not be deferred beyond fall 2009.

Resources

Graduate Studies at Emerson College - For more information about receiving your graduate degree from Emerson College, view our Graduate Admission website. You will find information about the programs available, our faculty, student life, news and events and what you need to do to apply.

Job Search Assistance - Career Services is dedicated to educating Emerson College students and alumni about career development—helping them refine the skills needed to successfully navigate the many career paths they may travel throughout the course of their professional lives. We assist with identifying career goals and by offering applicable strategies for how to reach those goals. We connect Emersonians with employers in the specialized arts and communication fields that reflect the College’s curriculum. We strive to provide the Emerson population, both past and present, with the tools to develop their professional selves and to achieve success in their chosen fields.

In addition to larger annual events, single-session events are held throughout the year. A schedule and more information on these events is available online.

If you are interested in receiving more information about job search assistance for alumni, go to our Career Services website or contact Career Services.

Professional Development - For help in choosing a graduate program or learning how you can strengthen your place in the workforce, please join us at one of our alumni assistance professional development events. For more information please visit our Career Services website.

Find Out More

If you are interested in learning more about the graduate programs in marketing and communication at Emerson, please let us know. Send an e-mail to gradapp@emerson.edu with your questions.

Apply

To be eligible for the Encore Scholarship students must be fully admitted into a master's degree program. The Encore Scholarship cannot be held concurrently with any other college funded or externally funded financial award. All Emerson alumni have an application deadline of June 15 for fall enrollment in any of the four graduate programs eligible to receive Encore Scholars.

Apply online today!