Women from all over the world are encouraged to apply for the IMD Backpack Excellence Scholarship Award, which aims to help women develop the leadership qualities they need to succeed in business and public life and achieve their leadership goals.
The scholarship aims to provide a transformative experience to intelligent and motivated women who may not have the funds to pursue a master’s degree.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):ÂSwiss Foundation
Host Institution(s):ÂInternational Institute for Management Development, Switzerland
Scholarship Type:ÂFully Funded
Scholarship Worth:ÂCHF 133,500
Number of Awards:ÂSeveral
Study Level:ÂMasters (MBA)
Nationality:ÂAll Nationalities
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Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the IMD Backpack Excellence Scholarship 2024, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavours, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE.
- Convince IMD 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 the class.
- Performance during the Assessment Day.
- Essay: “Tell us how, as a displaced women, an MBA at IMD will be transformative for you and indirectly for other women in your community, and what are your main learning objectives.†(500 words).
- Priority will be given 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 path. These may include family obligations, forced migration and financial constraints.
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How to Apply for IMD Backpack Excellence Scholarship
Interested applicants for the Backpack Scholarship for Women are to complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of their MBA application form.
Please note that you may apply for multiple scholarships, however scholarships are non-cumulative, therefore you will not be selected for more than one.
Application Deadline:Â1st July, 2024