IMD Business School offers a prominent grant called the BackPack-Excellence grant for Women, which is intended to assist exceptional women who have encountered obstacles or setbacks in their career trajectories. past the IMD MBA programme, this scholarship offers a transformative experience that empowers women to break past obstacles and realise their full potential in their communities and careers.
Benefits:
- Full or Partial Tuition Coverage: The IMD MBA programme requires a significant investment in tuition costs, which the scholarship may cover in full. Partial scholarships are also given out occasionally.
- Living Expenses: The scholarship may relieve winners’ financial strain by paying for living expenses in addition to tuition during the MBA programme.
Developmental Support:
- Transformational Leadership Programme: With an emphasis on fostering the development of leadership abilities, business acumen, and a global perspective, the IMD MBA programme is in and of itself a transforming experience.
- Networking and mentoring: Recipients of scholarships are given access to a network of seasoned mentors and graduates who may offer advice and assistance to them throughout their careers.
- Career Advancement: Women can break through obstacles and realise their full potential in their chosen industries when they have financial assistance, networking opportunities, and leadership training.
Eligibility:
Although the formal qualifying requirements for the 2024–25 school year have not yet been made public, women who have faced major obstacles and career setbacks are given precedence. This covers circumstances like:
- Forced relocation brought on by persecution, a natural catastrophe, or a war;
- Family responsibilities impeding professional advancement.
- Access to education is restricted by budgetary limitations.
Candidates must also fulfil the general IMD MBA admission standards, which include a strong academic background, professional experience, and evidence of leadership potential, in addition to these particular requirements.
Application Process:
- Apply to IMD MBA
The first step is to use the online application site to apply to the IMD MBA programme (https://myimd.imd.org/MyIMD/s/). This entails sending in your GMAT/GRE results, career experiences, academic records, and other necessary paperwork.
- Apply for the Scholarship
You must submit a separate application for the BackPack-Excellence Scholarship in addition to your MBA application. (https://www.imd.org/degree/mba/scholarships/backpack-scholarship/).
Writing a scholarship essay that emphasises your experiences, difficulties, and goals is usually required for this.
Deadline:
Typically, applications for the BackPack Excellence Scholarship for Women 2024 must be submitted by July 1st, 2024.
