2016 Carl Silfvén Scholarship for SSE MBA Executive Format Program in Sweden

Applications are ongoing for the 2016 Carl Silfvén Scholarship for SSE MBA Executive Format Program in Sweden. The Stockholm School of Economics is proud to announce for the first time the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén Scholarship. The scholarship is generously provided by Foundation CARL SILFVÉNS Scholarship Fund, a foundation established in 1914 through the will of Carl Silfvén. 

The SSE MBA Carl Silfvén Scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the SSE MBA Executive Format program (SEK 465,000), as well as additional expenses related to travel, food and accommodation. The SSE MBA Executive Format program provides a solid theoretical framework combined with practical experience and skills training. 

Participants develop a deeper understanding of business functions and the increased confidence to take on new responsibilities. The SSE MBA Executive Format is an intense learning experience, preparing participants to build, lead and develop organizations. But most of all, to grow as persons.

Scholarship Value

The scholarship covers the full tuition fee of SEK 465,000 for SSE MBA Executive Format, as well as additional expenses related to travel, food, accommodation or other boarding expenses. Only 3 to 7 finalists will be chosen, and asked to provide a full application (including interview and tests).

Eligibility

The scholarship will be awarded to a person, employed in a Swedish organization anywhere in the world, with a Bachelor or Masters degree in a subject other than Business or Economics. Candidates are ideally high-potentials:

• with a diverse and international background
• who would benefit from building a strong network in Sweden and Scandinavia
• promoting Swedish-based business in an international market
• with (at least) a Bachelor degree in a non-business subject, a high level of English proficiency and a minimum of five years relevant work experience.

Swedish applicants (employed in a Swedish organization anywhere in the world) are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Application Procedure and Deadline

To apply for the scholarship please fill out this Open form before August 31, 2015. Applicants are advised to visit the official website (link provided below) for more information on how to go about applying for the scholarship. 

Official Scholarship Website – https://www.hhs.se/en/about-us/news/2015/carl-silfven-scholarship-for-sse-mba-executive-format/