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Scholarship Negotiation Workshop: Secure the Best MBA Funding Offer

  • Sia Admissions Consulting 320 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA United States (map)

Did you know that MBA scholarships are often negotiable? Many applicants leave money on the table simply because they don’t know how to ask for more. If you’ve received a scholarship offer—or even if you haven’t—this workshop will teach you the proven strategies to effectively negotiate for a better financial package.

Join Susan Berishaj, MBA admissions expert and founder of Sia Admissions, for a hands-on workshop in partnership with GMAT where she helps you design a strategy to secure the best possible funding for your MBA. Learn the key negotiation tactics, what admissions committees consider, and how to confidently advocate for yourself.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How MBA Scholarship Negotiation Works – Understanding why schools offer scholarships and when they are open to negotiation

  • Proven Negotiation Strategies – The right way to approach AdComs and make a persuasive case

  • Crafting a Strong Request – How to frame your negotiation email or conversation for maximum impact

  • Leveraging Multiple Offers – Using competing scholarships to your advantage

  • Real-World Success Stories – How applicants have successfully increased their scholarship awards

Who Should Attend?

  • Admitted MBA applicants looking to maximize their scholarship offers

  • Candidates who have received partial funding and want to negotiate for more

  • Anyone considering MBA programs who wants to understand scholarship dynamics before applying