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    Scholarships and Bursaries

    Benefit from one of our merit scholarships or need-based bursaries.

    Scholarships and Bursaries

    Benefit from one of our merit scholarships or need-based bursaries.

    Diverse funding options to help you plan for the year

    We aim to encourage high achievers from around the globe who have the potential, drive and passion that we are looking for. If you have the desire and ability to join this select group, we want to help you.  

    IMD is committed to fostering the growth in diversity through our merit scholarships and need-based bursaries, which are awarded to candidates who have applied for and accepted an offer to join the IMD MBA program.

    48%
    of students received a scholarship from IMD.
    >50%
    of our scholarships are awarded to women.
    IMD MBA merit scholarships

    To apply, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Hilti Scholars Program – CHF 50K

    Criteria:

    •  Have an academic background in engineering in STEM subjects and/or passion for STEM subjects (and a conviction in the positive role STEM must play in an inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future)
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role in STEM
    • Career progression and international exposure
    • Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Day

    To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Deadline to apply: Throughout 2024 (available until allocated)

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    CO-RO scholarship for Danish nationals – CHF 97.5K

    Criteria:

    • Hold a Danish passport
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Challenge

    To apply for this scholarship, please register for the CO-RO Assessment Challenge for Danes.

    Deadline to apply: no longer available, the application date for this year has passed.

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    Staton Scholarship – CHF 50K

    Criteria:

    • Be a citizen of Latin America (excluding Brazil) and return for at least three years after graduation. The scholarship will be transformed into a loan should the candidate not return to Latin America.
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Day

    To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Deadline to apply: no longer available, the application date for this year has passed.

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    BackPack-Excellence Scholarship for Women – Full scholarship & living expenses

    Criteria:

    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Day

    To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Deadline to apply: no longer available, the application date for this year has passed.

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    Nestlé Scholarship for Women – CHF 25K

    Criteria:

    • Preference given to women from developing countries (Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible)
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Day

    To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Deadline to apply: Throughout 2024 (available until allocated)

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    Women Leaders Assessment Challenge Scholarship – CHF 50K

    Criteria:

    • Be a woman with at least two years of work experience
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Challenge: a dynamic and interactive online event during which you will join a preselected group to complete various assessment activities. The scholarship is awarded to the woman who demonstrates the strongest leadership potential.

    To apply, register for the Women Leaders Assessment Challenge using our shortened application form which has no application fee.

    Deadline to apply: no longer available, the application date for this year has passed.

    Young Leaders Assessment Challenge Scholarship – CHF 50K

    Criteria:

    • Be between 24-28 years old with at least two years of work experience
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Challenge: a dynamic and interactive online event during which you will join a preselected group to complete various assessment activities. The scholarship is awarded to the person who demonstrates the strongest leadership potential.

    To apply, register for the Young Leaders Assessment Challenge using our shortened application form which has no application fee.

    Deadline to apply: no longer available, the application date for this year has passed.

    Forté Scholarship for Women – CHF 30K

    Criteria:

    • Female candidate
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Day

    To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Deadline to apply: Throughout 2024 (available until allocated)

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    German Engineer Scholarship – CHF 30K

    Criteria:

    • Be a citizen of Germany and demonstrate a strong engineering background
    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Day

    To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Deadline to apply: Throughout 2024 (available until allocated)

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    IMD MBA merit scholarships – CHF 30K, 40K or 50K

    Criteria:

    • Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavours, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
    • 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 your class
    • Performance during the Assessment Day

    To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of your admissions application.

    Deadline to apply: Throughout 2024 (available until allocated)

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    Bursaries – up to CHF 20k

    Your future potential is important to us and we are committed to encouraging applicants who will bring valuable contributions to the overall class. If you need financial assistance, please be sure to apply for a Bursary at the same time as your admissions application and contact one of our loan providers (see our External Funding section for more information). 

    • Deadline to apply: same as admissions application
    • Your bursary application form can be found directly on your admissions application
    • Criteria : Proven financial need, good academic results, strong reference letter, and steady career progression
    • Recipients confirmed on an ongoing basis

    External funding

    Lendwise, Sallie Mae and Prodigy Finance are our loan providers as they offer student loans focusing on higher education at top schools. We also work with GradRight for Indian nationals.

    Applications should ideally be submitted as soon as you are accepted into the program if you want to ensure timely disbursement for the third and fourth tuition installments. If you want to forecast your budget in advance, you might also be able to apply before being accepted.

    Should you be unable to secure a loan based on nationality restrictions, please contact our Finance Committee and we will work with you to investigate alternative solutions.

    Financial aid sources

    Examples of organizations that offer financial aid to IMD MBA students.

    Lendwise

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    Royal Academy of Engineering

    £50k awards for high potential engineers in EU

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    Prodigy Finance

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    SallieMae

    MBA student loans for US citizens or permanent residents

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    Funding for women

    Female candidates might also like to explore the following options:

    The MBA for Women Foundation

    Provides financial support to young and ambitious women who want to pursue an MBA at a leading business school.

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    The American Association of University Women’s Educational Foundation

    Helps women focus their efforts on developing the skills and experience they need to excel in their fields and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls.

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    Graduate Women International Fellowships

    Advocate for women’s rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality education and training up to the highest levels.

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    Canadian Federation of University Women 

    Provides funds for a range of post-graduate awards and fellowships to women.

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    Regional funding 

    The below links have been helpful to our past students:

    Alternative potential sources

    Universities and the Ministry of Education in your country ¦  The Swiss Embassy ¦  National associations, organizations and foundations ¦  Community groups and charities ¦  Religious organizations ¦  Company sponsorship ¦  Family or friends