100+ MBA Scholarships for International Students

This compilation lists over 100 Master of Business Administration (MBA) scholarships available for international students. It specifically highlights opportunities for students from developing countries and women, offered by leading global business schools.

The financial coverage varies significantly across the numerous scholarships. Many offer substantial support, ranging from partial tuition waivers (e.g., $5,000, £12,000-£50,000, €10,000-€40,000, CHF 10,000-CHF 50,000, 25%-70% of tuition fees) to fully funded awards. Fully funded scholarships often cover full tuition, fees, and provide monthly stipends for living expenses. Examples include Harvard Business School, Wharton Business School, Stanford Business School, London Business School, IMD, INSEAD, HEC Paris, ESADE, ESMT, SDA Bocconi, and specific programs like the Kofi Annan MBA Scholarships at ESMT. Note that some, like the HEC-Eiffel Scholarships, provide a monthly allowance (€1,100) and cover travel, health insurance, and cultural activities, but do not cover tuition fees.

Ethiopian students are eligible for many of these scholarships. The opportunities are open to international students, with a strong focus on candidates from developing countries, African nations, and women. Specific programs target: * Developing Countries: INSEAD-Sygenta, Kofi Annan (for UN's LDC, LLDC, or Palestine), HEC-Eiffel, IMD MBA Class Scholarship for Emerging Markets, Nestle (preferably from developing countries), Fondation Rainbow Bridge (women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine). * African Students: Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship at London Business School, and general scholarships at London Business School open to Africans. * Women: Forte Fellows Program, INSEAD Alumni Fund Women’s Scholarship, Nestle MBA Scholarships for Women at IMD, Fondation Rainbow Bridge, ESADE Women of the World Scholarship, London Business School Women’s Scholarships, ESMT Women’s Academic Scholarships, SDA Bocconi Scholarships for Women. * Academic Level: All scholarships are for Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs.

Specific requirements vary by scholarship and host institution. Generally, applicants must gain admission to an MBA program at one of the participating business schools. Some scholarships are merit-based, requiring strong academic records and GMAT scores (e.g., ESMT Women's Academic Scholarship requires a GMAT over 700). Others are need-based, requiring demonstration of financial need. Some may look for specific professional backgrounds, leadership abilities, or entrepreneurial spirit.

The application process involves applying directly to the specific business school's MBA program of interest. Once admitted or during the application process, candidates can then apply for the relevant scholarships offered by that institution or its partner organizations. The article provides links to the scholarship pages of several top business schools, which serve as starting points for detailed application instructions. The provided 'applyUrl' is an example of an official scholarship page for one of the listed institutions.

This is a comprehensive list of various scholarship opportunities. It is crucial for prospective applicants to visit the official websites of each individual business school and scholarship program for the most current and detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures, required documents, and specific deadlines. The information provided in this compilation was last updated on June 4, 2018, so applicants should verify all details.