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Manchester Business School Scholarships

 

To support our 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. Please review the different scholarships for eligibility criteria and how to apply.

 

MBS Scholarship

 

We support around 25 students in each MBA Class, through scholarships funded directly by Manchester Business School. The scholarships are awarded across different categories.

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.

 

How to apply

 

To be considered for a Manchester Business School scholarship you will need to submit a completeapplication for the Full-time MBA. Some of the scholarships require an additional scholarship application to be submitted, please review the information about each scholarship for specific details.

 

Scholarship 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 which are as follows:

General Criteria applying to all scholarships

• Excellent performance across all of the Full-time MBA admission criteria

• Potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the MBA programme 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, organisations and communities.

• Able to demonstrate a strong fit with our overall admissions strategy

 

Manchester Merit Scholarships

 

Scholarships: from £5,000 to £20,000.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• The most outstanding MBA applicants identified during the admissions process.

• A minimum GMAT of 600 or equivalent GRE.

Application Format:

• Complete Full-time MBA application

• Additional scholarship application not required.

Application Deadline and Decision DatesAwarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

 

Women in Business Scholarships

 

Scholarships: from £5,000 to £20,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Female candidates with excellent academic, professional and personal achievements and strong leadership ability.

Application Format:

• Complete Full-time MBA application

• Email a written scholarship statement addressing the points below (maximum 2 pages A4) toFull-timeMBA.admissions@mbs.ac.uk

• What makes you stand out as an exceptional candidate for this award?

• How do you help or inspire others?

• How will your experience and personal qualities benefit the MBA class and what will be your contribution as a future MBS alumnus to return our investment in you?

Application Deadline and Decision Dates

Awarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

 

Manchester Excellence Scholarships

 

Scholarships: 1 full scholarship (£38,800) plus a number of other scholarships up to £20,000

Eligibility Criteria:

• 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).

Application Format:

• Complete Full-time MBA application

• Candidates applying for this scholarship are not required to take the GMAT however shortlisted candidates will be required to take the Manchester Admissions Test (MAT) before attending a mandatory Assessment Day at MBS.

• Email a written scholarship statement addressing the points below (maximum 2 pages A4) toFull-timeMBA.admissions@mbs.ac.uk

• Tell us how you meet the scholarship criteria and what makes you stand out as an exceptional candidate for this award?

• How do you help or inspire others?

• How will you contribute to the MBA programme and as a future alumnus of Manchester Business School?

Application Deadline and Decision Dates

Due to the high value and prestigious nature of these awards, all candidates who make the short-list will be required to attend a mandatory Assessment Day at Manchester Business School. The Assessment Day will include a presentation about you and your achievements, an interview and a group exercise. All candidates will be required to take the online Manchester Admissions Test prior to the Assessment Day. Apply as early as possible to be invited to the next available Assessment Day.

• Final Application Deadline: Monday 24 March 2014

• Next Assessment Day: Monday 7 April 2014

We reserve the right not to award these scholarships if no suitably outstanding candidates are identified.

 

Source: MBS (http://www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/full-time/fees-financing/scholarships.aspx)