Scholarships
Backpack-Excellence Scholarship for Women 2024
Unlock your potential with the BackPack-Excellence Scholarship for Women at IMD, designed for women who have faced extraordinary challenges. This full scholarship paves the way for you to excel in leadership and business.
If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing an MBA but felt it was out of reach, here’s your chance to step into a world of opportunity and inspire change. Let’s make your leadership dreams a reality!
Scholarship Details:
- Amount: Full scholarship covering CHF 133,500, which includes tuition, fees, and living expenses.
- Available Scholarships: 1
- Application Deadline: 1 July, 2024
- Essay Requirement: A 500-word essay on how an MBA at IMD will transform your life and, indirectly, the lives of other women in your community.
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate for this scholarship demonstrates:
- Excellence in previous academic and professional achievements.
- Clear ambition and potential to pursue leadership roles.
- Significant career progression and international exposure.
- The ability to enhance the learning experience of peers.
- Outstanding performance during Assessment Day activities.
Priority is given to those who might have previously considered an MBA unattainable due to family obligations, forced migration, or financial hardships.
How to Apply:
- Complete the Scholarship Form: This form is in the Financial Planning section of the MBA application (https://www.imd.org/degree/mba/scholarships/backpack-scholarship/). Fill it out carefully.
- Remember, One Scholarship Only: You can try for several scholarships, but you can only get one, and they’re not for people whose companies are paying for their studies.