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Scholarships

Benefit from one of our scholarships based on merit and need.

Scholarships

Benefit from one of our scholarships based on merit and need.

Diverse funding options to help you plan for the year

We aim to encourage high achievers from around the globe who don’t necessarily have the financial means to apply, but do have the potential, drive and passion that we are looking for. If you have the desire and ability to join this select group, we want to help you.  

IMD is committed to fostering the growth in diversity through our merit and need-based MBA scholarships, which are awarded to candidates who have applied for and accepted an offer to join the IMD MBA program.

*2022 MBA class

59%
of students received a scholarship from IMD.*
75%
of our women students were awarded a scholarship.*
61%
of scholarships awarded were merit-based.*

Financial needs scholarships

Your future potential is important to us and we are committed to recognising your accomplishments and encouraging applicants who will bring valuable contributions to the overall class. As we cannot award merit scholarships to everyone, if you will need our financial assistance, please be sure to apply for one of our Financial Need Scholarships at the same time as your admissions application and contact one of our loan providers (see our External Funding link for more information). 

Financial Need Scholarships – up to CHF 30K

  • Deadline to apply: same as admissions application
  • Your scholarship application form can be found directly on your admissions application
  • Criteria : Proven financial need, good academic results, strong reference letter, and steady career progression
  • See the Financial Planning section of your Admissions application to apply for a financial need scholarship
  • Recipients confirmed on an ongoing basis
IMD MBA sponsored scholarships

The below scholarships require supporting documents. If you are applying for more than one scholarship, you only need to send the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form once. (You will need to submit your admissions application before you can complete this form).

The Hilti Scholars Program – Up to CHF 50K

The Hilti scholarship program supports the brightest STEM background MBA scholars by covering roughly 50% of their tuition expenses. This will allow students with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics backgrounds to further their education at IMD.

Funded by a generous donation of Hilti Group and the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein, the Hilti Scholars Program will support 6 IMD MBA scholars per year. The application is considered part of the regular admissions application process.

Submit your essay through the IMD MBA Financial Aid form to apply for the Hilti Scholars Program. The IMD MBA Financial Aid form can be found in the Finance Planning section of your MBA application.

CO-RO scholarship for Danish nationals- CHF 97.5K

At IMD, we are committed to nurturing exceptional talent and are excited to offer a promising Danish student a fully-funded seat in our MBA Class of 2024.

The IMD MBA Assessment Challenge is an engaging and immersive online event where you will collaborate with a carefully chosen group to carry out a series of team-based and individual assessment tasks. This is your golden opportunity to broaden your horizons, glean insights from others, and captivate our admissions panel with your innovative approach.

The Staton Scholarship – CHF 50K
  • Deadline to apply : 15 September
  • Criteria : Be a citizen of Latin America (excluding Brazil) and return for at least three years after graduation. The scholarship will be transformed into a loan should the candidate not return to Latin America.
  • Essay : “The role of entrepreneurs in moving my country forward and my contribution to that goal.” (750 words).
  • Submit the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form and supporting documents.
  • Recipient confirmed by 18 October.

 

The BackPack-Excellence Scholarship for Women – Full scholarship & living expenses

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  • Deadline to apply: 1 July
  • The scholarship provides a transformational experience to talented and driven women who may have believed that an MBA program was out of reach due to limitations and disruptions in their professional paths. These could include family obligations, forced migration and financial constraints.
  • Essay: “Tell us, how, as a displaced woman, an MBA at IMD will be transformative for you and indirectly for other women.” (500 words).
  • Submit the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form and supporting documents.
  • Recipient confirmed by 1 September.

 

 

 

The Jebsen Family Global South MBA & EMBA Scholars Program – Up to CHF 50K

The Jebsen Family Global South MBA & EMBA Scholars Program is dedicated to enhancing diversity, fairness, and inclusivity in leadership roles. This is done by offering scholarships – up to CHF 50,000 each – to individuals from the Global South who are interested in advancing their business leadership skills at IMD.

To enrich diverse perspectives and improve representation in leadership, the program ensures that at least half of these scholarships, based on merit and financial need, are granted to women.

The Nestlé Scholarship for Women – CHF 25K
  • Deadline to apply : 15 July
  • Criteria : Preference given to women from developing countries (Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible).
  • Essay : “Building a diverse and inclusive workplace requires the participation and accountability of each member of the organization. What would you recommend as ways for Nestlé to better foster allyship amongst employees?” (750 words).
  • Submit the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form and supporting documents.
  • Recipient confirmed by 1 September.

 

IMD MBA scholarships for best all-round applicants

These scholarships are awarded to the best all-round applicants who meet the additional criteria. No scholarship application is necessary, however recipients are typically those with a high GMAT/GRE score, who clearly demonstrate qualities such as career progress, an international outlook, an open mind and strong interpersonal skills throughout their application and assessment day. Recipients are confirmed at the time of the admissions offer.

Scholarship

Amount

Criteria

Up to CHF 50K

Demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and be aged 24-27 years old

Up to CHF 50K

Solid track record and you want to become a reflective and responsible leader.

Up to CHF 50K

Solid track record and you want to become a reflective and responsible leader.

Swiss Resident Scholarship

CHF 25 - 50K

Be currently living in Switzerland with a valid work permit or Swiss passport

CHF 20K

Women applicants who apply for the 15 April and 15 June for the admissions deadline

Leadership Scholarships

CHF 30K

Demonstrate exceptional leadership experience or potential

Entrepreneur Scholarship

up to CHF 30K

Demonstrate strong entrepreneurial experience

Sustainability Scholarship

up to CHF 30K

Demonstrate exceptional sustainability impact

Healthcare Scholarship

up to CHF 30K

Demonstrate strong work experience in the healthcare industry

Military Scholarship

up to CHF 30K

Have a professional military background with strong achievements

Sports Scholarship

up to CHF 30K

Demonstrate a strong professional sports background

Tech Scholarship

up to CHF 30K

Demonstrate strong work experience in the tech industry

German Engineer Scholarship

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of Germany and demonstrate a strong engineering background

Africa Scholarships

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of this region

Asia Scholarships

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of this region

Europe Scholarships

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of this region

Latin America Scholarships

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of this region

Middle East Scholarships

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of this region

North America Scholarships

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of this region

Oceania Scholarships

up to CHF 30K

Be a citizen of this region

Create our Future scholarships

The winner of each of our Assessment Challenges will be awarded a scholarship. With the exception of the CO-RO Challenge, please note that applicants from these challenges are not eligible for our regular Admissions Process in the same year.

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate leadership and potential, have solid previous experience and achievements, and have the drive and capacity to think out of the box and make a positive impact in the world.

Visit our Admissions Process page for details about our Assessment Challenges.