Imperial College Offers Slew of Scholarships for Full-Time MBA

The Imperial College Business School is offering a slew of scholarship funding to talented applicants for the September 2018 intake of the Full-Time MBA.

All self-funded candidates are automatically considered for scholarship schemes for which they meet the eligibility criteria and application deadlines, the London-based school says.

The Riley Family Scholarship of £51,000 is for self-funded candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and come from a disadvantaged background.

For this scholarship, you have to submit the MBA application and an essay by January 26, 2018. The essay topic is “What life experiences have shaped who you are today and how have you overcome adversity to excel in education? How do you think these experiences will help you in today’s rapidly changing world?” (700 words maximum).

The Advisory Board Scholarship of £51,000 is for self-funded candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and financial need. You should have an excellent track record of professional achievement as well as a high and well-balanced GMAT score. The application, along with the essay on the abovementioned topic must also be submitted by January 26, 2018.

The Brilliant Minds MBA Scholarship up to £51,000 is for candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic and professional achievement.

The Forté Fellowships up to £25,500 are for female candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential. The application deadline is January 26, 2018.

For the scholarship, the MBA application is to be submitted by January 26, 2018, for the first decision committee or March 16, 2018, for the second decision committee, along with the essay.

The Future Leaders MBA Scholarship of up to £51,000 is for candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential. You have to submit your MBA application by January 26, 2018, for the first decision committee or March 16, 2018, for the second decision committee, along with the essay.

The Entrepreneurship Scholarship of £25,500 is for candidates who demonstrate a strong track record of entrepreneurship and the potential to launch new and exciting ventures in the future.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must have applied for the Full-Time MBA and submitted your answers to two questions by March 16, 2018. The questions are: Why are you the perfect entrepreneur for Imperial College Business School to offer a scholarship for the Full-Time MBA and How would you use the MBA to further your entrepreneurial ambitions?

The answers could be submitted in the format of your choice (such as a written statement, PowerPoint presentation or video) either as part of your application or via email to [email protected] by the deadline.

Emails should state ‘Entrepreneurship Scholarship application’ and your CID number in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an additional interview before the final decision.

The Intrapreneurship Scholarship of £25,500 is for candidates with a strong track record of intrapreneurship and the potential and ambition to drive future innovation. The application along with answers to specific questions is to be submitted by March 16, 2018.

The Forté Fellowships up to £25,500 are for female candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential. The application deadline is January 26, 2018.

In addition to the financial support provided, Forté Fellows have access to a number of unique resources from Forté Foundation including participation in the annual Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference on June 15-16 in the United States.

They will have access to exclusive networking groups of Forté Fellows, Forté Fellow Alumnae and sponsor companies on social media and through Forté Fellow listservs.

They will get special e-introductions to Forté sponsor companies and inclusion in the Fellow résumé book, which is distributed to all sponsor companies besides free lifetime Forté Foundation Premium Membership.

Women students can also apply for a stipend to attend the annual Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference, organised by the Forté Foundation. The conference is a great opportunity to meet like-minded women, develop leadership skills and build your professional network.

The Imperial Women’s Scholarships (variable amounts) are for those who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence. The application deadline is May 4, 2018.

The Imperial Loyalty Bursary of £10,200 is open to graduates of Imperial College. The application deadline is June 22, 2018.

The Imperial Business Scholarships (variable amounts) are for candidates who demonstrate excellence in their academic background and career achievements. The application deadline is June 22, 2018.

The GMAT Excellence awards of £5,100 are open to all candidates who achieve a GMAT score of 750 or higher. The application deadline is June 22, 2018.