'24 University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship (Scotland Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
MBA

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 6th of June, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme will fund up to five scholarship awards each year for scholars (UK and international) of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA on a full-time study basis (one year), starting September.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
Irrespective of your background, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
You must meet the admissions criteria for the Strathclyde full-time MBA programme, hold a current offer on this programme for your chosen year of study and accept this offer before making a separate application to the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme.
You must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic merit in your application for the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme. For example, a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK University, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution
You must be a self-funded student who does not have access to other sources of funding such as corporate sponsorship or alternative scholarship funding

Applications from under-represented groups and candidates from lower socio-economic groups are strongly encouraged.

Value of Scholarship: 
Successful candidates will achieve a full fee scholarship to the Strathclyde MBA as well as a generous stipend to cover living costs during studies.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Applicants are asked to complete a scholarship application form.
ii. If you are short-listed, you will be required to attend a formal interview (either in person or virtually)

The selection process for the scholarship will be as follows:
All applications submitted online via a formal application form, will be shortlisted by an Strathclyde Business School panel. Thereafter, a Selection Committee will be appointed to consider all short-listed applications
The Selection Committee will be chaired by the Executive Dean of the Business School or his/her nominee and include the Academic Director of the Business School MBA programme and other senior academic representatives.
Decisions of the Selection Committee shall be made by simple majority. If a decision cannot be reached, the Chair shall make the final decision
Recommendations would be shared with the Donor; the University will make the final decisions on selection

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Page.