Salary offers might not increase above what they were last year, but a majority of companies in 2011 report that they plan to hire students who graduate with an MBA. That’s according to a Graduate Management Admission Council survey that was a focus of a January Wall Street Journal article. For students working toward any type of degree, scholarships can help reduce debt. A few scholarships that MBA students might consider:

The American Association of University Women offers a variety of scholarships, fellowships and grants intended for women. Students seeking MBAs might look toward the association’s graduate assistance offerings, which include an American Fellowships program, a Women of Distinction program and Career Development Grants.

The Golden Key International Honour Society offers Business Achievement Awards to members. Because the scholarships are awarded based in part on academic merit, applicants must perform well academically in their business studies. First through third place winners of the Golden Key International Honour Society’s Business Achievement Awards might expect to receive $1,000 to $2,000 toward their studies.

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