Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
MBA
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 6th of June, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
The Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme will fund up to five scholarship awards each year for scholars (UK and international) of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA on a full-time study basis (one year), starting September.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Irrespective of your background, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• You must meet the admissions criteria for the Strathclyde full-time MBA programme, hold a current offer on this programme for your chosen year of study and accept this offer before making a separate application to the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme.
• You must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic merit in your application for the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme. For example, a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK University, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution
• You must be a self-funded student who does not have access to other sources of funding such as corporate sponsorship or alternative scholarship funding
Applications from under-represented groups and candidates from lower socio-economic groups are strongly encouraged.
Value of Scholarship:
Successful candidates will achieve a full fee scholarship to the Strathclyde MBA as well as a generous stipend to cover living costs during studies.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Applicants are asked to complete a scholarship application form.
ii. If you are short-listed, you will be required to attend a formal interview (either in person or virtually)
The selection process for the scholarship will be as follows:
• All applications submitted online via a formal application form, will be shortlisted by an Strathclyde Business School panel. Thereafter, a Selection Committee will be appointed to consider all short-listed applications
• The Selection Committee will be chaired by the Executive Dean of the Business School or his/her nominee and include the Academic Director of the Business School MBA programme and other senior academic representatives.
• Decisions of the Selection Committee shall be made by simple majority. If a decision cannot be reached, the Chair shall make the final decision
• Recommendations would be shared with the Donor; the University will make the final decisions on selection
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Page.