MBA Degree Scholarships - July 1 application

The IMD committment to fostering diversity and potential

1 July is our third application deadline for the following year. This deadline is good if you need some extra time to fine-tune your application, typically resulting in a really strong pool of applicants.

Advantages of this deadline include:

by now the class is beginning to take shape, so should you be accepted, you can already begin getting to know many of your future classmates
there are still plenty of scholarship opportunities
in terms of preparation, this is a good deadline as you don't have too long to wait until you start the program, but you still have plenty of time to prepare for your year ahead

Scholarship Opportunities and Criteria

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.

IMD MBA Merit Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to the best all-round applicants. No scholarship application is necessary and recipients will be confirmed at the time of the admissions offer.

Young Leaders Scholarships - up to CHF 50K

Awarded to applicants who are 28 years old or younger at the start of the program and whose application highlights a combination of strong academics and leadership potential (demonstrated through formal and/or informal leadership roles) as well as notable career progression for their age

Diversity Scholarships - CHF 30K

Awarded to one or two people from each deadline who demonstrate exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process and enhance the diversity of the class.

Merit Scholarships - up to CHF 30K

Awarded to applicants who demonstrate exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process.

IMD MBA Scholarships that require supporting documents

In order to qualify for these scholarships, you will need to send the relevant essay and/or IMD MBA Financial Aid Form with supporting documents to [email protected].
If you are applying for more than one scholarship, you only need to send the financial aid form once.

Financial Need Scholarships - up to CHF 30K

Deadline to apply : 22 July
Criteria : Proven financial need, good academic results, strong reference letters, and steady career progression
Financial Need : Submit the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form and supporting documents
Confirmation : Recipients confirmed on an ongoing basis

The Staton Scholarship - CHF 50K

Deadline to apply : 1 July
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)
Financial Need : Submit the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form and supporting documents
Confirmation : Recipient confirmed by 26 August

The CO-RO Foundation Scholarship - CHF 95K
Full tuition scholarship

Deadline to apply : 15 August
Criteria : Be a national of Denmark
Take part in the IMD MBA CO-RO Challenge for Danes - an online Assessment Challenge during which you will join a preselected group to complete team and individual exercises. The winner will be awarded the scholarship
Financial Need : Not required
Confirmation : Recipient confirmed by 26 October

The Hilti Scholarship for Women - CHF 25K

Deadline to apply : 1 September
Criteria : Preference given to a female engineer from, and living in, an emerging market
Essay : "Construction is one of the biggest sectors globally. Its scale, ambition and competitiveness pushes suppliers to be highly innovative. Yet these companies are not seen as attractive employers for women. What can they do to change that perception?" (750 words)
Financial Need : Submit the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form and supporting documents
Confirmation : Recipient confirmed by 26 October
Hilti Employees are not eligible to apply

The Nestlé Scholarship for Women - CHF 25K

Deadline to apply : 1 September
Criteria : Preference given to women from developing countries.
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)
Financial Need : Submit the IMD MBA Financial Aid Form and supporting documents
Confirmation : Recipient confirmed by 26 October
Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible.

Disclaimer

IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury/sponsors.