MBA Scholarships Program at United Kingdom - UK

UK - MBA Scholarships Kingston University London

The Kingston MBA offers a stimulating and challenging learning experience, providing you with a firm foundation in the main management disciplines. You will develop new ways of thinking, communicating and managing projects. The group study experience and work-based assignments help your personal development and leadership skills.

MBA scholarships 2007

There are three kinds of scholarships available specifically for full-time MBA students:

Veolia Environnement scholarships (to be confirmed) - Veolia Environnement is offering two scholarships to candidates with innovative ideas on issues relating to waste management; water treatment; energy management; and/or the environment and sustainable development (please note that these scholarships are still to be confirmed);
Kingston Business School scholarships - we are awarding these to candidates offering interesting perspectives on corporate social responsibility; innovation and entrepreneurship; or leadership; and
Kingston University scholarships - these are currently being developed. Check back soon for more information.
The application process is as follows:

Make a direct application to Kingston Business School for a place on the Kingston MBA
When you have received and accepted an unconditional offer of a full-time place and paid the course fee deposit, you can proceed with your scholarship application.
Complete the scholarship application form (PDF) and a 2,000 word essay on a topical business issue. If you are applying for either the Veolia Environnement or Kingston Business School Scholarship, tailor your essay towards the relevant issues listed above.
Return your application form and essay to the MBA Course Administrator, Kingston Business School, Kingston University, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7LB, tel: 44 (0)20 8547 7120, email: mba@kingston.ac.uk.
The deadline for applications is 1 August or 15 December prior to the term of entry.
The judging process is as follows:

On receipt of your scholarship application and essay, the MBA admissions team will draw up a shortlist of applicants.
We will invite shortlisted applicants to present a case to a panel of judges.
We consider various criteria in awarding the scholarship, including your academic achievements, your capacity to undertake and complete the MBA programme, and relevant professional experience. In particular, we will look at:

the quality of the argument presented;
evidence of original or independent thought;
evidence of your ability to take a strategic/long-term perspective on an issue and relate this to the business community;
your understanding of the chosen topic;
the relevance of the topic to the academic, vocational and/or other experience that has motivated your desire to study it further;
how the MBA programme will advance your future career; and
the clarity of your written and oral presentations.
Please note that the judges’ decision is final and there will be no feedback or negotiation on awarding decisions.
International scholarships 2008

The International Office is offering awards totalling £250,000 for 2008 entry, with each scholarship worth £3,000. These are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught masters degree.

You can apply for an international scholarship if you:

are an international student (classified as “overseas” for fee purposes)
have an offer of a place on a course at Kingston for 2008 entry
are not currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University
You might also be eligible for an international loyalty bursary if you are a Kingston University alumni or have a family connection with the University.

For further information contact
The MBA Course Administrator
+44 (0)20 8547 7120
http://www.kingston.ac.uk/mba/
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UK - The Nottingham MBA Leadership Scholarships for 2008-2009




Scholarships up to the full tuition fee (£17,500) and half fee scholarships (£8,750) are available for highly motivated, self-funded British and European candidates who want to study full-time in 2008/09.

Executive MBA Programme

The School will also award a full scholarship (£17,500) to a part-time candidate who wants to begin the Executive MBA programme in 2008/09.

When awarding the above scholarships we will be looking for evidence of exceptional leadership qualities demonstrated by your business and managerial experience, and how these, together with your interpersonal skills, can be used to enhance learning and group work on the Nottingham MBA.

Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible you must have:

Been offered a place on one of our MBA programmes
Paid the £500 deposit
Qualify as a UK/EU student
Applied for the scholarship by 30 May 2008
We hope you still want to study for a Nottingham MBA even if your scholarship application is unsuccessful.
Executive MBA Bursaries For UK/EU and International Applicants Working for Public Sector and Not for Profit Organisations
We offer partial bursaries for participants employed in the UK, Europe or overseas public sector and not for profit organisations. These bursaries are available throughout the year.

Participants usually take nine core modules including two public sector modules and three elective modules.

How to apply?
To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application Form. Any queries please contact the MBA Office:
Tel: +44 (0) 115 951 5500
E-mail: mba@nottingham.ac.uk