Course(s) Offered: MBA
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: The Bischoff Family Organization
Country to Study in: France, Singapore, UAE
Scholarship Description
The Bischoff Family established an endowed scholarship, the INSEAD Bischoff Family Endowed Scholarship, to support future participants from southern Africa and South-East Asia who demonstrate both merit and financial need.
Candidates from countries bordering South Africa (as well as Mauritius) and from South-East Asian countries (except for Korea and Japan) are eligible.
The Bischoff family has a long-standing relationship with INSEAD and strong links to both of these regions: Sir Win Bischoff attended the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and has worked extensively in South-East Asia; Christopher Bischoff (MBA '00D) and his brother Charles were both born in Hong Kong and have worked in the region.
Eligibility
Candidates admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme from these two regions who stand out in terms of previous academic achievement and who require financial assistance.
Eligible groups
Citizens of countries of Southern Africa (including Mauritius); AND South-East Asia (except for Korea and Japan)
Participating Institutions
INSEAD Business School.
INSEAD campuses are located in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and Middle East (Abu Dhabi i.e. capital of United Arab Emirates).
Fields of study
MBA masters level course programmes
Number of awards
Not specified by the sponsors
Sponsorship duration
This is a ONE-TIME financial award toward your MBA masters tuition
Scholarship benefits
The amount of the award is €10,000
Method of Application
To be considered for this scholarship, you must complete the Need-based Scholarship application and also answer an essay question. Please visit the official website for more.
All scholarship applications are online except where otherwise mentioned in the scholarship description.
To submit an application, first read the Scholarship Guide and get yourself registered. It is important to carefully read through this "Scholarship Guide" for detailed information on how to apply.
DEADLINES:
For the July 2016 Class, approved deadlines are as follows:
- Round 1: Applications Open: 27 October 2014 AND Deadline: 10 November 2014
- Round 2: Applications Open: 15 December 2014 AND Deadline: 30 December 2014
- Round 3: Applications Open: 16 February 2015 AND Deadline: 2 March 2015
- Round 1: Applications Open: 6 April 2015 AND Deadline: 20 April 2015
- Round 2: Applications Open: 1 June 2015 AND Deadline: 16 June 2015
- Round 3: Applications Open: 27 July 2015 AND Deadline: 12 August 2015
PLEASE NOTE:
INSEAD regrets it cannot accept any scholarship applications after the deadlines.
All scholarship applications will be reviewed right after the deadline.
INSEAD is a global graduate business school with campuses in Europe (Fontainebleau, France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). INSEAD, widely considered to be one of the world's best business schools, offers various academic programmes including a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, a Master of Finance programme, a PhD in management programme, and several executive education programmes (including an executive MBA).
INSEAD MBA students and PhD candidates have the chance to study in three continents through a multi-campus structure and alliances with other institutions.
INSEAD also has reciprocal agreements with Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business and Kellogg School of Management to share career services. Alumni of the four schools have exclusive access to job opportunities databases of each other.
You may want to read through the INSEAD Africa Initiative.
Application Deadline: 2 March / 20 April / 16 June / 12 August 2015
Open for International Students: Yes
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