Bertha Scholarships for Social Innovators in Africa at UCT Graduate School of Business

The Bertha Scholarship funds the full or partial costs of the MBA and MPhil in Inclusive Innovation programmes at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business. It is aimed at candidates who are committed to social innovation and entrepreneurship. The award supports study at the UCT GSB in South Africa.

• Host: University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB), South Africa
• Level: MBA and MPhil in Inclusive Innovation
• Awards: Up to 5
• Coverage: Full or partial cost of the programme
• Who: South African/African Citizens
• Deadline: 15 November 2015
• Study in: South Africa

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB), Cape Town, South Africa.

The scholarship applies to the MBA and MPhil in Inclusive Innovation programmes at the UCT GSB.

The Bertha Centre also seeks candidates aligned with its key focus areas: Innovative Finance, Inclusive Healthcare Innovation and Education Innovations.

Up to 5 awards.

South African/African Citizens.

The Bertha Scholarship covers either the full or partial cost of the programme.

Selection of Bertha Scholars uses these criteria:

1. Candidates must be South African/African Citizens or a Permanent Resident for at least 1 full year.
2. Candidates must have started or worked in an entrepreneurial, social or green venture, or have worked on socially innovative or sustainable strategies within an organisation for at least one year. For those interested in one of the focus areas, experience in these fields is preferable, as is a track record of exploring or initiating innovative approaches in these sectors.
3. Candidates must show strong moral character, strong entrepreneurial drive, a track record of action, leadership qualities, traits of social activism and a commitment to the sustainable development of emerging economies.
4. Through an essay, candidates must show how the degree programme at this stage in their career will help accelerate their impact and contribute to wider value creation for society.
5. Candidates must demonstrate some need for the scholarship, through previous work experience, personal background or demonstrated commitment to start a social venture, which make self-funding the degree programme a significant burden.

Candidates must first be eligible for, comply with and apply to the MBA or MPhil programmes entrance requirements at the UCT Graduate School of Business. For full details about the MBA programme and the MPhil in Inclusive Innovation, eligibility, criteria and how to apply click here.

Interested candidates should submit the Bertha Scholarship Application Form together with their UCT application number received from the GSB Admissions Office, contact details and CV by the deadline 15 November 2015.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship suits South African or African citizens (or permanent residents of at least 1 full year) who have already started or worked in an entrepreneurial, social or green venture, or on socially innovative or sustainable strategies, for at least one year. It is also for those who can show leadership, social activism and a clear plan for how the degree will boost their impact.

• Who can apply? South African/African Citizens or permanent residents for at least 1 full year who meet the selection criteria.
• What does the scholarship cover? It covers either the full or partial cost of the MBA or MPhil in Inclusive Innovation programme.
• How many awards are given? Up to 5.
• What is the deadline? 15 November 2015.
• How do I apply? First apply for the MBA or MPhil at UCT GSB, then submit the Bertha Scholarship Application Form with your UCT application number, contact details and CV by the deadline.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines and the UCT GSB programme entrance requirements before you start.
• Prepare your CV and contact details early so you can submit them with your application form.
• Give yourself time to write the essay that explains how the degree will accelerate your impact.
• Check whether you need to meet any language or other admission requirements for the MBA or MPhil.