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Manchester Business School Scholarships for MBA Program for International Students in UK, 2014

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To support MBA admissions strategy to recruit a diverse class of outstandingly talented and creative candidates from all over the world, Manchester Business School offers financial aid in the form of merit-based scholarships. Most of the scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and therefore candidates who apply early in the admissions rounds may have a stronger opportunity to receive an award. The scholarships are awarded as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made. The scholarships are awarded across different categories: Merit Scholarships, Women in Business Scholarships, Professional Services Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship, Manchester Excellence Scholarships, Young Potential Leaders Scholarships and Marketing Professionals Scholarship etc.

Eligibility:

For Manchester Merit Scholarships:

  • The most outstanding MBA applicants identified during the admissions process.
  • A minimum GMAT of 600 or equivalent GRE.
  • Women in Business Scholarships: Female candidates with excellent academic, professional and personal achievements and strong leadership ability.

Professional Services Scholarship:

  • Candidates able to demonstrate good academic credentials and outstanding achievements and career progression, working for an internationally recognised professional services company (global leader), in one of the following roles: management consultant, accountant/auditor, architect, legal professional. This award is not open to IT consultants.

Entrepreneurship Scholarship:

  • Candidates with professional careers in entrepreneurship, demonstrating outstanding achievement in entrepreneurial careers with exceptional entrepreneurial flair creating and running a successful or growing business venture(s).

Marketing Professionals Scholarship:

  • Candidates able to demonstrate good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements in marketing management roles for international brands or organisations.

Energy Sector Scholarship:

  • Candidates able to demonstrate good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements, currently working in a senior role for a multi-national energy/oil & gas company.

Military Leaders Scholarship:

  • Manchester Business School has a long and successful history working with officers looking to move into new careers in non-military organisations. Our MBA alumni from the armed forces have been particularly successful in transferring their leadership skills to very successful post-forces careers.

Eligibility Criteria: Open to UK/European (EEA) permanent residents with previous or current experience as officers in the armed forces. Candidates must have strong communication and networking skills, leadership characteristics and a commitment to promoting social and corporate responsibility in British/European society.

Manchester Excellence Scholarships:

  • EU or EEA permanent residents with outstanding academic, professional and personal achievements and strong leadership ability.
  • To be considered, you need to be a EU or EEA permanent resident with indefinite leave to remain in the EU or EEA and also have been ‘ordinarily’ resident in the EU or EEA (i.e. the EU or EEA is your main place of residence) for a consecutive period of three years prior to the start of the Full-time MBA programme (26 August 2014).

Inspirational Leaders Scholarships:

Inspirational leaders who meet the criteria below.

  • Young Potential Leaders Scholarships: The most outstanding applicants identified during the MBA Young Potential Leaders admissions process.

Scholarship Open for: International, EU and EEA students can apply for these MBA scholarships.

Number of Scholarships: Around 25 students in each MBA Class will be supported.

Scholarship Value:

Each scholarship ranges from £5,000 to £20,000 except,

  • Manchester Excellence Scholarships: 2 full scholarships (£38,800)
  • Young Potential Leaders Scholarships: up to £25,000.

Selection Criteria:

  • The scholarships are competitive and awarded to the strongest candidates. There are specific criteria for each scholarship, therefore please review the individual scholarship information. As well as the specific criteria for each scholarship, there are general criteria which apply to all scholarships.
  • Excellent performance across all of the Full-time MBA admission criteria
  • Potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the MBA program and the diverse professional and cultural profile and experience of the MBA class.
  • Strong values and ethics and preferably able to demonstrate contribution to society/communities in roles outside of the workplace.
  • Potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organizations and communities.

How to Apply?

To be considered for a Manchester Business School scholarship you will need to submit a complete application for the Full-time MBA.

Application Deadline: The application deadlines are: 3 February 2014, 3 March 2014, 1 April 2014, 1 May 2014, 2 Jun 2014 and 1 July 2014.

For further information: Manchester Business School Scholarships

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