INSEAD has launched the INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund scholarship to support its goal of admitting talented candidates from the African region. For those who are set back by financial difficulties, this scholarship will help them realise their dream of achieving an MBA at one of the top business schools in the world.
Application Deadlines:
AUGUST 2024
| August 2024 Intake (Class of July 2025) | Deadline For Complete application | Interview Decision notification | Final decision notification |
| Round 1 | 12 September 2023 | 13 October 2023 | 17 November 2023 |
| Round 2 | 07 November 2023 | 08 December 2023 | 12 January 2024 |
| Round 3 | 16 January 2024 | 16 February 2024 | 22 March 2024 |
| Round 4 | 05 March 2024 | 05 April 2024 | 10 May 2024 |
JANUARY 2025
| January 2025 Intake (Class of December 2025) | Deadline For Complete application | Interview Decision notification | Final decision notification |
| Round 1 | 12 March 2024 | 12 April 2024 | 17 May 2024 |
| Round 2 | 23 April 2024 | 24 May 2024 | 05 July 2024 |
| Round 3 | 18 June 2024 | 19 July 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
| Round 4 | 06 August 2024 | 06 September 2024 | 11 October 2024 |
Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa
To be taken at (University): Any of the INSEAD Business school campuses
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About the Award: The INSEAD scholarship portfolio helps the school to cultivate a diverse classroom setting with a good mix of nationalities, academic and professional backgrounds, and gender. Interested candidates for this scholarship have to answer the following essay questions.
Essay Topics:
1) Describe a) How you have contributed to the development of your country or region so far and how you envisage having 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) 2) 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). 3) Please submit the essays under the INSEAD Africa Scholarship Group.
Offered Since: 2016
Type: MBA
Eligibility:
- INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship will be awarded in each Class to candidates who demonstrate outstanding professional and personal achievements, with a commitment to contribute to the breadth of diversity on the programme.
- They should possess outstanding academic achievements, leadership experience and growth potential.
- To be eligible for the INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship, candidates must also be a national of an African country and have spent a substantial part of their lives, and received part of their prior education in Africa.
- Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the region and the scholarship will be awarded to those who require financial assistance.
- Only candidates who are admitted to the MBA programme or are in the interview process may apply.
Number of Awardees: One INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship will be awarded in each Class to candidates who demonstrate outstanding professional and personal achievements.
Value of Scholarship: 50 000 EUR
Duration of Scholarship: 1 year
How to Apply for INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship: Submit your application on line through the INSEAD Africa Scholarship Group (See in LINK below).
Essays: 1) Describe a) How you have contributed to the development of your country or region so far and how you envisage having 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) 2) 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 studis if you do not obtain this scholarship (200 words). 3) Please submit the essays under the INSEAD Africa Scholarship Group.
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