2015 Manchester Business School Scholarships for International Students in UK

Applications are ongoing for the 2015 Manchester Business School Scholarships for International Students in UK. 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. 

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.

Scholarship Value

Scholarships: Each scholarship ranges from £5,000 to £20,000 except, Manchester Excellence Scholarships: 1 full scholarship (£40,000) plus a number of other scholarships up to £20,000 and Young Potential Leaders Scholarships: up to £25,000.

Around 25 students in each MBA Class will be supported.

Selection Criteria

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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

Notification: Students will be notified on 30 April 2015, 29 May 2015, 30 Jun 2015 and 24 July 2015.

Eligibility:

For Manchester Merit Scholarships:

• The most outstanding MBA applicants identified during the admissions process.
• A minimum GMAT of 600 or equivalent GRE.

For Women in Business Scholarships:

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

For 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.

For 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).

For 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.

For 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.

For Military Leaders Scholarship:

• 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.

Application Procedure and Deadline

To be considered for a Manchester Business School scholarship you will need to submit a complete application 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. The application deadlines are 1 April 2015, 1 May 2015, 1 Jun 2015 and 1 July 2015.

Official Scholarship Website – http://www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/full-time/fees-financing/scholarships.aspx