IMD MBA Diversity Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students

IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne Merit Scholarship
CHF 50K

Apply for the Feb 1 admissions deadline.
Awarded to the best all-round applicant from the February deadline, based on the application and assessment
Recipient confirmed at the time of the admissions offer

>> Read about the 2020 class winner

Forté Women Scholarships
CHF 20K

Apply for the Feb 1 or May 1 admissions deadline.
These merit scholarships are awarded to the two best female all-round applicants from either deadline, based on the application and assessment
Recipient confirmed at the time of the admissions offer for the Feb or May deadlines

>> Read about the 2020 class winners

Stewart Hamilton Scholarship
CHF 50K

Apply for the Feb 1 or May 1 admissions deadline.
Demonstrate corporate governance and ethics values based on a 750-word essay response to the case study ‘Hollinger and the Downfall of Conrad Black’.
Essay: What, in your view, were the failings in the Hollinger corporate governance system? What personal learnings have you drawn from your analysis of the case study?
Recipient confirmed by June 26

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IMD MBA Class of 1976
Merit Scholarship
CHF 50K

Apply for the May 1 admissions deadline.
Awarded to the best all-round applicant from the May deadline, based on the application and assessment
Recipient confirmed at the time of the admissions offer

>> Read about the 2020 class winner

Diversity Merit Scholarships
CHF 30K

Awarded to one person from each deadline who demonstrates exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process and enhances the diversity of the class.

Merit Scholarships
CHF 10-30K

Awarded to applicants who demonstrate exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process.

Financial Need Scholarships
CHF 20-40K

Criteria: proven financial need, good academic results, strong reference letters, and steady career progression.

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The Hilti Scholarship for Women
CHF 25K

Preference given to a female engineer.
Submit a 750-word essay on: “Construction is one of the biggest sectors globally. Its scale, ambition and competitiveness pushes suppliers to be highly innovative. Yet these companies are not seen as attractive employers for women. What can they do to change that perception?”
Hilti Employees are not eligible to apply

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The CO-RO Foundation Scholarship
CHF 85K

Full scholarship – tuition and fees.
Criteria: be a national of Denmark
Submit a 500-word motivation essay on: “Why should I be considered for this scholarship and how can I contribute to IMD’s MBA Program?”

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The Staton Scholarship
CHF 50K

Criteria: be a citizen of Latin America (excluding Brazil) and return for at least three years after graduation.
Submit a 750-word essay on: “The role of entrepreneurs in moving my country forward and my contribution to that goal.”

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The Nestlé Scholarship for Women
CHF 25K

Preference given to women from developing countries.
Submit a 750-word essay on: “Many have argued that greater diversity in the top management team of an organization is good for profits and customers. What would you recommend as ways to achieve greater diversity?”
Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible.