Embark on a global educational journey with exciting news! Applications are now open for the IMD MBA Scholarships. This detailed guide will provide insights into the scholarship program, its benefits, and a step-by-step application process.
The IMD MBA Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 are open to international students and are partially funded. These scholarships specifically target individuals pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), offering recipients an award of up to CHF 85,000.
Immerse yourself in the full-time MBA program, consistently ranked among the top programs in Europe. Gain essential skills to enhance your leadership capabilities in a digital, entrepreneurial, and globally-oriented business environment. This transformative one-year experience, located in Lausanne, Switzerland, promises to propel your career forward and provides unparalleled networking opportunities for those aspiring to make a meaningful impact in our complex and rapidly evolving world. Join us on this journey towards a Master of Business Administration.
Level of Study:
The IMD MBA Scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 in Switzerland are open for students looking to pursue Master’s level programs at IMD Switzerland (International Institute for Management Development).
Available Subjects:
The scholarship program covers the following subject:
- Business Administration
Scholarship Benefits:
The IMD MBA Scholarships offer various benefits tailored to different applicant profiles:
- Young Leaders Scholarships
- Up to CHF 50,000
- Criteria: Exceptional leadership potential, age between 24-27 years
- Swiss Resident Scholarship
- CHF 25,000 – 50,000
- Criteria: Current resident in Switzerland with a valid work permit or Swiss passport
- Forté Women Scholarships
- CHF 20,000
- Criteria: Female applicants applying for admissions deadlines on April 15th and June 15th
- Leadership Scholarships
- CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Must demonstrate outstanding leadership experience or potential
- Entrepreneur Scholarship
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Significant entrepreneurial experience
- Sustainability Scholarship
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Exceptional impact in the field of sustainability
- Healthcare Scholarship
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Substantial work experience in the healthcare sector
- Military Scholarship
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Professional background in the military with notable achievements
- Sports Scholarship
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Strong professional sports background
- Tech Scholarship
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Substantial work experience in the technology industry
- German Engineer Scholarship
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of Germany with a strong engineering background
- Africa Scholarships
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of an African country
- Asia Scholarships
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of an Asian country
- Europe Scholarships
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of a European country
- Latin America Scholarships
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of a Latin American country
- Middle East Scholarships
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of a Middle Eastern country
- North America Scholarships
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of a North American country
- Oceania Scholarships
- Up to CHF 30,000
- Criteria: Citizen of an Oceanian country
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Eligible Nationalities:
These scholarships are available to students of all nationalities worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria:
The IMD MBA Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in English is mandatory.
- Eligible Countries:
- Open to applicants from all countries worldwide.
- Bachelor’s Degree:
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required.
- Work Experience:
- A minimum of three years of full-time postgraduate work experience is necessary.
- Recommenders:
- Two recommenders from professional contexts who can highlight your achievements, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and leadership.
- GMAT/GRE:
- A recommended GMAT score of over 630 (or equivalent GRE score).
- TOEFL/IELTS:
- Required if English is not your native language; recommended scores include TOEFL 105+ (IBT) or IELTS 7.5.
- Second Language:
- Proficiency in a second language is desirable to demonstrate an international outlook.
Application Procedure:
To apply for IMD MBA Scholarships, follow the outlined application process:
- Create an Online Application Account:
- Start by creating an online application account [here](provide the link).
- Document Upload:
- Upload the following documents:
- Academic Degrees and Transcripts: Copies of original diplomas and official transcripts for all university degrees, with translations to English or French if necessary.
- GMAT/GRE Scores: Submit scores obtained within the past 5 years. Provide both a test taker copy and order an official score report for IMD (GMAT code: SKR-MM-13, GRE code: 8490).
- English Language Proficiency Test: Non-native English speakers without a degree taught in English must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score less than 5 years old (TOEFL IBT Code: C301).
- Recommenders: Obtain two references from business-related sources highlighting professional achievements, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and leadership qualities. Ensure they submit their online form at least two weeks before the deadline.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Prepare a one-page resume in English using the IMD CV template.
- Photograph: Provide a professional-style electronic photograph with specific resolution and format requirements.
- Passport Copy: Upload a copy of the passport picture page, valid throughout the entire MBA year.
- Application Fee: Pay a non-refundable application fee of CHF 200.
- Upload the following documents:
- Application Submission:
- Submit your application through the provided [link](provide the link).
