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 the best group of 90, 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. These include one full scholarship and four 80% scholarships. In our current class, 63% of our women participants were awarded a scholarship.
For all scholarship applications (except the merit and CO-RO scholarships) you will need to submit our MBA Financial Aid form with the following supporting documents: yearly proof of salary, tax return form, latest bank account statements for all your bank accounts.
I am honoured to have been selected for an IMD MBA Merit Scholarship. This gesture simply confirmed my initial intuition about IMD: an authentic MBA program that first and foremost fosters merit and diversity.
French/Moroccan, MBA 2018
Customer Support Manager EMEAI, Honeywell Aerospace, Switzerland
Please don't forget to attach your Financial Aid Form for all scholarship applications other than Merit and Co-Ro (see above).
Scholarships awarded with specific application deadlines
Scholarship and Amount | Criteria and Profile |
IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne Merit Scholarship | Apply for the Feb 1 admissions deadline. |
Forté Women Scholarships | Apply for the Feb 1 or May 1 admissions deadline. |
Stewart Hamilton Scholarship | Apply for the Feb 1 or May 1 admissions deadline. |
IMD MBA Class of 1976 | Apply for the May 1 admissions deadline. |
Scholarships awarded with all application deadlines
Scholarship and Amount | Criteria and Profile |
Diversity Merit Scholarships | Awarded to one person from each deadline who demonstrates exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process and enhances the diversity of the class. |
Merit Scholarships | Awarded to applicants who demonstrate exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process. |
Financial Need Scholarships | Criteria: proven financial need, good academic results, strong reference letters, and steady career progression. |
Recipients of all the above scholarships are confirmed at the time of the admissions offer.
External Donors - Application deadline: September 1
Scholarship and Amount | Criteria and Profile |
NEW!! | Preference given to a female engineer. |
The CO-RO Foundation Scholarship | Full scholarship - tuition and fees. |
The Staton Scholarship | 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. |
The Nestlé Scholarship for Women | Preference given to women from developing countries. |
Recipients of scholarships awarded by external donors are announced by October 26, 2020.
Scholarship essays
Please use the IMD MBA Scholarship Template, respect the word limit and express your personal point of view in your own words, supported by proper citation if necessary.
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 reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury/sponsors.
Disclaimer
IMD complies with applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to international sanctions that may be imposed on individuals and countries. This policy applies to all applications for IMD programs from individuals or organizations, and any commercial or non-commercial partnerships.
