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Degree program

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Scholarships and bursaries: benefit from one of our merit scholarships or need-based bursaries.

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Degree program

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Scholarships and bursaries: benefit from one of our merit scholarships or need-based bursaries.

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Diverse funding options to help you plan for the year

We aim to encourage high achievers from around the globe who 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 scholarships and need-based bursaries, which are awarded to candidates who have applied for and accepted an offer to join the IMD MBA program.

48%

of students received a scholarship from IMD.

>50%

of our scholarships are awarded to women.

IMD MBA scholarships

To apply, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Criteria:

Excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role
Demonstrate career progression and international exposure
Performance during the Assessment Day
Essay: As an IMD MBA5 scholarship recipient, how can you contribute to the learning experience of your class and make an impact beyond graduation? (750 words)

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

Criteria:

Have an academic background in engineering in STEM subjects and/or passion for STEM subjects (and a conviction in the positive role STEM must play in an inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future)
Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role in STEM
Career progression and international exposure
Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class
Performance during the Assessment Day

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

Criteria:

Hold a Danish passport
Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role
Career progression and international exposure
Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class
Performance during the Assessment Challenge

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: 15 July

Criteria:

Women who are eligible to join the IMD MBA program
Performance during the BackPack Assessment
Priority will be given to talented and driven women who may have believed that an MBA was out of reach due to limitations in their professional journey, such as financial constraints, family responsibilities, or past disruptions in education or career progression.

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: 15 July

Criteria:

Preference given to women from developing countries (Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible)
Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role
Career progression and international exposure
Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class
Performance during the Assessment Day

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

Criteria:

Female candidate
Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role
Career progression and international exposure
Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class
Performance during the Assessment Day

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

Criteria:

Be a citizen of Germany and demonstrate a strong engineering background
Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role
Career progression and international exposure
Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class
Performance during the Assessment Day

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

Criteria:

Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavours, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role
Career progression and international exposure
Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class
Performance during the Assessment Day

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Deadline to apply: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

Bursaries – up to CHF 20k

Your future potential is important to us, and we are committed to encouraging applicants who will bring valuable contributions to the overall class. If you need financial assistance, please be sure to apply for a Bursary at the same time as your admissions application and contact one of our loan providers (see our External Funding section for more information).

Deadline to apply: same as admissions application
Your bursary application form can be found directly on your admissions application
Criteria: Proven financial need, good academic results, strong reference letter, and steady career progression
Recipients confirmed on an ongoing basis

External funding

Lendwise, Sallie Mae, and Prodigy Finance are our loan providers as they offer student loans focusing on higher education at top schools. We also work with GradRight for Indian nationals.

Applications should ideally be submitted as soon as you are accepted into the program if you want to ensure timely disbursement for the third and fourth tuition installments. If you want to forecast your budget in advance, you might also be able to apply before being accepted.

Should you be unable to secure a loan based on nationality restrictions, please contact our Finance Committee, and we will work with you to investigate alternative solutions.

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Royal Academy of Engineering

£50k awards for high potential engineers in EU

Prodigy Finance

Student finance that gives you choice, control, and repayments based on your future earning potential

MBA student loans for US citizens or permanent residents

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The MBA for Women Foundation

Provides financial support to young and ambitious women who want to pursue an MBA at a leading business school.

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The American Association of University Women’s Educational Foundation

Helps women focus their efforts on developing the skills and experience they need to excel in their fields and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls.

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Graduate Women International Fellowships

Advocate for women’s rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality education and training up to the highest levels.

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Canadian Federation of University Women

Provides funds for a range of post-graduate awards and fellowships to women.

Regional funding

The below links have been helpful to our past students:

Region	Options
Africa	The Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance
Austria	Deutsche Bildung AG
Belgium	Onem ¦ Belgian RVA
Brazil	Instituto Ling ¦ Estudar Fora ¦ CNPq
Denmark	www.tranesfond.dk
Egypt	Citadel ¦ Library of Alexandria
Germany	Deutsche Bildung AG ¦ Brain Capital
India	GradRight
Lebanon	LIFE
Mexico	FUNED
Peru	BCP
Portugal	FCT
Spain	Fundacion EduardaJusto ¦ Talentia
USA	SallieMae

Alternative potential sources

Universities and the Ministry of Education in your country ¦ The Swiss Embassy ¦ National associations, organizations, and foundations ¦ Community groups and charities ¦ Religious organizations ¦ Company sponsorship ¦ Family or friends