Corporate Scholarships

The Lindner College of Business is committed to partnering with employers to expand access to graduate business education through corporate tuition scholarship opportunities for employees. By collaborating with select corporate partners, Lindner supports professional development, helps organizations cultivate stronger leaders, and delivers immediate workplace impact—while providing a strong return on investment for both employees and employers.

Lindner’s graduate programs are designed for working professionals who want to balance career growth with academic rigor and real‑world application.

Corporate tuition partnerships with Lindner help organizations:

• Invest in leadership development and strategic thinking
• Support career advancement for high‑potential employees
• Strengthen talent retention and workforce readiness
• Deliver immediate, practical business impact through applied graduate education

Lindner welcomes new partners interested in our Corporate Scholarship Program for employees pursuing graduate business education. Organizations interested in establishing a corporate tuition partnership are encouraged to contact Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Andrew Harrison at graduate@uc.edu to learn more.

Full-time employees of Fifth Third Bank are eligible for a 15% tuition scholarship per credit hour when enrolling in approved graduate programs at Lindner.

To qualify for the corporate partner tuition discount, students must: 

• Be admitted to a participating Lindner graduate program 
• Validate current employment with Fifth Third Bank

Once eligibility is confirmed, the scholarship is applied on a per‑credit‑hour basis.