Brief description:IMD, a leading Global Business School offers scholarships for postgraduate studies leading to a MBA Degree.
Host Institution(s):IMD Switzerland
Field of study:
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).Number of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target group:The scholarship scheme is for talented social entrepreneurs or individuals working for an NGO in an emerging/developing country.
Scholarship value/inclusions:Living Expenses + CHF 45,000
Eligibility:Qualified candidates who have a passion to make a contribution to society through socially responsible leadership
• Currently working as a social entrepreneur or for an NGO in your home country or region
• 4-10 years work experience
• Making a significant contribution to your local environment, country or society in general
• Have leadership characteristics and the ability to have an impact in the class
• Have financial need such that you could not otherwise afford to attend IMD
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrate a passion and committment for socially responsible leadership both in your current role and to go back to your home country or region after the IMD MBA program
Application instructions:Complete and submit the following information by 15 July 2012 in order to be considered for the IMD MBA program starting in January 2014:
• Complete online application form
• Submit IMD’s financial aid form
• Submit your university transcripts
• Send 2 letters of recommendation
• Answer the 5 scholarship essay questions below:
1) Tell us about yourself and your experience (500 words)
2) What drives your passion for socially responsible leadership? (100 words)
3) What are your future career goals? (100 words)
4) Why does an IMD MBA fit with these future career goals? (100 words)
5) Identify a project in your country that is in need of funding. Identify the level of funding needed and prepare a plan for how you would implement the project if funding would be received. Identify positive points that may help you to implement the plan as well as barriers that may prevent you from achieving your goal. (1,500 words)
6) Scholarship winners must complete and pass the regular IMD MBA admission process prior to being accepted for the program. IMD does NOT guarantee scholarship winners a place in the MBA program until completion and passing of the regular MBA admissions process.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.Website:Official Scholarship Website: http://www.imd.ch/programs/mba/fees/scholarships/IMD-Scholarship-Foundation-MBA-Scholarship.cfm
