MBA Degree
Deadline: 30 September (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts January 2018
IMD scholarships
IMD offers a variety of merit and need-based MBA
scholarships. Applicants may apply to several simultaneously, however,
only one scholarship can be awarded per candidate. Scholarships are
granted subject to nomination by the scholarship selection committee,
acceptance into the program and confirmation of your intention to
participate in the program by paying the advance deposit. The deadline
to apply for any scholarship is September 30.
In order to apply please ensure that you:
- Use the IMD MBA Scholarship template to write your essays
- Complete the MBA Financial aid application form (except for Future Leaders applications) and submit your full application to mbafinance@imd.org
All essays should reflect your personal point of view expressed in your own words if necessary supported by proper citation.
IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury/sponsors.
| Scholarship | Profile & Criteria |
MBA Class Scholarship for Emerging Markets
CHF 200K |
Citizens of developing countries with good academic results (GMAT), strong reference letters & steady career progression
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The CORO Foundation Scholarship
CHF 85K |
Applicants must be a national of Denmark.
Submit a 500-word motivation essay on: Why should I be considered for this scholarship and how can I contribute to IMD's MBA Program? |
Staton Scholarship
CHF 50K |
Applicants from South America (except Brazil) who return for at least three years after graduation.
Submit a 750-word essay on: The role of entrepreneurs in moving my country forward and my contribution to that goal. |
IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships (x3)
CHF 30K |
Applicants who demonstrate exceptional leadership understanding.
Submit a 750-word essay on: It has been said that success in business requires flexibility to be responsive, but also commitment to a recognized set of values. Discuss using your personal and professional experience. |
IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships (x5)
CHF 30K |
One scholarship is awarded to a citizen, but not
necessarily current resident, of each region: Asia, Africa/Middle East,
Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Western Europe/North America/Oceania
Submit a 1,000-word essay on: Identify one tangible social, business or cultural issue in your region or country which you consider a priority to address. Why would you choose this issue and what makes you care about it? How would you, as a business leader (not a 3rd party or government), personally address it and ensure your business action has a sustainable impact? |
Nestlé Scholarship for Women
CHF 25K |
Preference is given to women from developing countries.
Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible. Submit a 750-word essay on: Many have argued that greater diversity in the Top Management team of an organization is good for profits and customers. What would you recommend as ways to achieve greater diversity? |
Jim Ellert Scholarship
CHF 20K |
Preference for citizens from Africa, Central/Eastern
Europe & the South-Eastern Asian Peninsula who demonstrate high
quality in the admission application.
Submit a 500-word essay on: Why I would like to do an MBA at IMD? |
Stewart Hamilton Scholarship
CHF 20K |
Read and reflect upon the case study 'Hollinger and the Downfall of Conrad Black' .
Submit a 750-word essay on: What,in your view, were the failings in the Hollinger corporate governance system? What personal learnings have you drawn from your analysis of the case study ?Your essay should be divided equally between the two questions. The word limit will be strictly enforced. |
IMD MBA Merit Scholarships (x5)
CHF 10K |
Demonstrate exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process.
Awarded at the discretion of IMD's Admissions Committee at the time of offer. |