MBA Scholarships for North African Students to Study at INSEAD
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
This scholarship was established by a group of recent INSEAD alumni in the spirit of giving back. The donors wish to support the next generation of INSEAD MBA students from North Africa (The Maghreb). It is their hope that the scholarship will help to increase the number of INSEAD MBA students from this region. Scholarships such as this ensure that INSEAD can maintain and enhance the exceptional diversity in the classroom that is the hallmark of the school (number of counties, nationalities, academic and professional backgrounds, gender etc). It supports INSEAD’s goal of admitting talented and diverse candidates to the MBA programme, regardless of their economic circumstances.
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Amount of Scholarship:
€10,000 - €12,000.
Eligibility:
- Nationals from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia who have been admitted to the MBA programme or invited for admissions interviews may apply.
- Preference will be given to candidates whose education and professional experience has a North African focus and/or who demonstrate a strong commitment to the region.
- The scholarship will be awarded to candidates who demonstrate that they will benefit from financial assistance.
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Essay topic:
- Complete Diversity scholarship application and essay question.
- Describe a) How you have contributed to the development of your country or region so far and how you envisage to have an impact in the future (c) Why you should be selected for the INSEAD African scholarship. Outline any factors that you feel distinguish you from other candidates. (Max 400 words for all the questions)
- Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against all expenditures). Explain how you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain this scholarship (200 words).
See also: competition and awards available on For9a.