2022 INSEAD MBA’75 Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarship
The application for the MBA’75 Nelson Mandela set up to honor the life and work of President Nelson Mandela of South Africa is now officially open. The INSEAD MBA Class of ’75 created an endowment at their 30th Class Reunion to provide financial support for one or more African participants per year at INSEAD in perpetuity. At their 5th reunion, the Class of ’01J contributed to this important scholarship fund, as did the Class of ’97D on the occasion of their 10th reunion and the Class of ’69 at their 40th reunion. Recently the “Atlantic Group” in the Class of ‘99D contributed.
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As one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD offers participants a truly global educational experience. With locations in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and North America (San Francisco) and alliances with top institutions, INSEAD’s business education, and research spans the globe. Our 165 renowned faculty members from 41 countries inspire more than 1,300 students in our degree and Ph.D. programs. As one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD offers participants a truly global educational experience. With locations in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and North America (San Francisco) and alliances with top institutions, INSEAD’s business education, and research spans the globe. Our 165 renowned faculty members from 41 countries inspire more than 1,300 students in our degree and Ph.D. programs.
Scholarship summary:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): INSEAD
Scholarship Type: Fully funded Scholarship
Host Institution(s): –
Scholarship Worth: €20,000
Number of Awards: Not Stated
Study level: Postgraduate (Masters)
Nationality: South African
Eligibility criteria for the 2022 INSEAD MBA’75 Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarship
- To be eligible for the INSEAD MBA’75 Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarship, candidates must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country
- Interested Candidates must have spent a substantial part of their lives and received part of their prior education in Africa.
- Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.
Mode of selection:
By way of their interests, activities, and accomplishments candidates for this scholarship will need to demonstrate:
(a) outstanding academic achievement and promise
(b) aptitude for business and financial management
(c) strong likelihood of spending the better part of their working careers in Africa and
(d) a firm commitment to the goals of African development, understanding amongst peoples, and public interest.
In awarding scholarships, INSEAD shall particularly seek candidates from southern Africa.
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Application Process for the 2022 INSEAD MBA’75 Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarship
Submit your application online through the INSEAD Africa Scholarship Group.
For more details, visit INSEAD website.
Application Deadline: June 14, 2022