22/06/2016
International MBA Scholarships in Switzerland, 2017
International Institute for Management Development (IMD) is pleased to offer approximately CHF500’000 scholarships to study MBA program. International applicants can apply for these scholarships.
The aim of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) MBA is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality. IMD’s vision is to be the best in the world at enabling the development of successful global leaders – individuals, teams, and organisations.
The IMD MBA is designed to ensure that applicant’s master the fundamentals needed in business today and increase their self-awareness so that they can confidently select adequate responses to business challenges worldwide.
Applicants must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
The maximum financial aid awarded per admitted candidate is CHF 65,000.
IMD offers a variety of MBA scholarships and applicants may apply to several simultaneously, however only one scholarship can be awarded per candidate. Scholarships are granted subject to nomination by the scholarship selection committee, acceptance into the program and confirmation of your intention to participate in the program by paying the advance deposit of CHF 15,000.
List of Scholarships
MBA Class Scholarship for Emerging Markets — CHF 200’000 (to be split between the winners of the scholarship)
For citizens of developing countries to enable young leaders who meet the following criteria to earn the IMD MBA degree.
Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application
Good academic results (GMAT)
Strong reference letters
Steady career progression
IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships (x 3) CHF 30,000
For applicants who demonstrate exceptional leadership understanding.
Submit a 750 word essay on:
It has been said that success in business requires flexibility to be responsive, but also commitment to a recognized set of values. Discuss using your personal and professional experience.
IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships (x 5) CHF 30,000
One scholarship is awarded to a citizen, but not necessarily current resident, of each region: Asia, Africa/Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Western Europe/North America/Oceania
Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application and submit a 1,000 word essay on:
Identify one issue in your region / country which you consider a priority to address. Why would you choose this issue? How would you, as a business leader, personally address it and ensure your action has a sustainable impact?
Essays should be personal and visionary, and include a clear description of how the solution could be implemented in a sustained manner.
Nestlé Scholarship for Women (x 1) CHF 25,000
Preference is given to women from developing countries*.
Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application and submit a 750 word essay on:
Many have argued that greater diversity in the Top Management team of an organization is good for profits and customers. What would you recommend as ways to achieve greater diversity?
*Employees of Nestlé and its subsidiaries are not eligible
Stewart Hamilton Scholarship (x 1) CHF 20,000
For applicants who demonstrate an understanding of corporate governance and corporate responsibility.
Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application, read the case study ‘Hollinger and the Downfall of Conrad Black’ and submit a 750 word essay on:
What failed in the Hollinger corporate governance system and what are your personal learnings from this case study?
IMD MBA Merit Scholarships (x 5) CHF 10,000
Awarded at the discretion of IMD’s Admissions Committee at the time of offer to applicants who demonstrated exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process.
In order to apply please ensure that you :
Use the IMD MBA Scholarship Template to write your essays
Complete the MBA Financial Aid Application Form (when requested) and submit your full application to [email protected]
All essays should reflect your personal point of view expressed in your own words, if necessary supported by proper citation.
IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury/sponsors.
The deadline to apply for any scholarship is September 30, 2016
