IMD MBA
Website: www.imd.ch
Deadline: 1 September 2009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Scholarship granted to a talented social entrepreneur or working for an NGO in an emerging country who is interested in earning a top international MBA.
WHO MAY APPLY
Qualified candidates who have a passion to make a contribution to society through socially responsible leadership
Currently working as a social entrepreneur or for an NGO in your home country or region
4-10 years work experience
Making a significant contribution to your local environment, country or society in general
Have leadership characteristics and the ability to have an impact in the class
Have financial need such that you could not otherwise afford to attend IMD
Strong command of written and spoken English
Demonstrate a passion and committment for socially responsible leadership both in your current role and to go back to your home country or region after the IMD MBA program
REQUIREMENTS
Send the following information by September 1, 2009 to be considered for the IMD MBA program starting in January 2011:
Answer the 5 scholarship essay questions below
Submit your university transcripts
Send 2 letters of recommendation
Scholarship essays:
Tell us about yourself and your experience (500 words)
What drives your passion for socially responsible leadership? (100 words)
What are your future career goals? (100 words)
Why does an IMD MBA fit with these future career goals? (100 words)
Identify a project in your country that is in need of funding. Identify the level of funding needed and prepare a plan for how you would implement the project if funding would be received. Identify positive points that may help you to implement the plan as well as barriers that may prevent you from achieving your goal. (1,500 words)
FUNDING
Living Expenses
+ CHF 45,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE
1 September 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION
mbainfo@imd.ch
