Nestle scholarship for women
Scholarship introduction
In 1956, IMEDE (Institut pour l’Edude des Méthodes de Direction de l’Entreprise) was established in Lausanne by Nestlé in coordination with Harvard Business School. In 1989, the institute merged with IMI in Geneva to create IMD and its Lausanne-based campus, with a vision to develop global leaders.
IMD’s strong ties with Nestlé continued, and in 1997, the IMD MBA Nestlé Scholarship for Women was launched, and has been supporting future women leaders ever since.
| Amount | CHF 25,000 |
| Number of scholarships | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | Throughout 2025 (available until allocated) |
| Essay Required | “Building a diverse and inclusive workplace requires the participation and accountability of each member of the organization. What would you recommend as ways for Nestlé to better foster allyship amongst employees?” (750 words) |
Criteria
- Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE
- Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role
- Career progression and international exposure
- Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of the class
- Performance during the Assessment Day
- Essay: “Building a diverse and inclusive workplace requires the participation and accountability of each member of the organization. What would you recommend as ways for Nestlé to better foster allyship amongst employees?” (750 words)
- Priority will be given to women from developing countries (Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible.)
How to apply for this scholarship:
- Please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of the MBA application form.
- Before you apply, we strongly recommend that you evaluate the investment needed and investigate the various financing options available to you.
- An overview of the program fees, payment schedule and estimated living expenses can be found by clicking here.
- Please note that you may apply for multiple scholarships, however scholarships are non-cumulative, therefore you will not be selected for more than one. In addition, scholarships are reserved for those who are not sponsored by their company.
Sanchita Tibrewala, Class of 2023, India
“Prior to IMD, I already held a BEng in Information Technology and had 3+ years of experience working in Technology Consulting with Deloitte.
The Nestlé scholarship has enabled me to access a world-class education at IMD and develop my leadership potential without worrying about financial constraints. It has also opened up new opportunities for me, which I might not have had otherwise. I am deeply grateful to Nestlé for their commitment to supporting women’s education and leadership development and for supporting me in fulfilling my dream of pursuing an MBA at IMD.
Post-graduation, I hope to make a difference in the lives of women who want to pursue higher education and help them realize their dreams.”
For more scholarship information, kindly refer to the scholarship section on our webpage.