Women in Leadership Scholarship, University of Surrey (MBA, UK)

The University of Surrey runs a Women in Leadership Scholarship for female students who apply to its MBA. The award puts money toward tuition on either the 1 year Full-time or the 2 years part-time Executive MBA.

It is aimed at women who can show what they have contributed to business and who want to help other women coming up behind them. Expect to make that case in your MBA application, because there is no separate scholarship form.

• Host: Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK
• Level: MBA and Executive MBA
• Study destination: UK
• Course start: October 2020
• Value: 10 to 50% of total tuition fees
• Deadline: 1 November 2020 (annual)
• Awards: number not specified

Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK.

MBA and Executive MBA.

The source does not specify how many scholarships are awarded.

Female students from around the world.

The scholarship can cover between 10 and 50% of the total tuition fee. It reduces what you pay for the course; it is not stated to cover living costs or other expenses.

Payments are split equally over each year of study for part-time MBA applicants.

Check each condition before you apply:

• You must be a female candidate.
• You should want to develop personally and professionally, build your ability to lead innovation and succeed in a fast-changing world.
• You must hold a lower second-class degree or equivalent. Alternative qualifications may be considered.
• You can be a UK, EU or overseas student.
• You must be applying to study full time or part time.
• EU and overseas students must meet the English language requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element, or equivalent.
• You must be self-funded, or receiving a partial sponsorship or loan.

The official website (link below) lists the entry criteria for the MBA programmes.

Applications are currently closed.

There is no separate scholarship application. Every female applicant to the MBA is considered automatically. What you do need is a complete MBA application submitted by 1 November 2020.

Awards are made on a rolling basis, so candidates who apply early in the admissions round may have a greater chance of receiving a scholarship. Check the official website (link below) for full details on how to apply.

This award suits a woman who is ready to start an MBA or Executive MBA at Surrey Business School and can point to real contributions in business. It also helps if you can explain how you would support other women in their careers.

You can apply whether you are a UK, EU or overseas student, full time or part time, as long as you meet the degree and, where relevant, English language conditions.

• Who can apply for the Women in Leadership Scholarship? Female candidates from around the world who apply to the Surrey MBA or Executive MBA, full time or part time, and meet the entry requirements.
• What does the scholarship cover? Between 10 and 50% of the total tuition fee.
• Do I need a separate scholarship application? No. All female MBA applicants are considered automatically.
• When is the deadline? MBA applications must be submitted by 1 November 2020. Awards are made on a rolling basis.
• What English score do I need? EU and overseas students need IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element, or equivalent.

• Read the official scholarship and MBA pages before you start, so you know every document the school expects.
• Prepare your degree transcripts and English test evidence early, since missing papers stall an application.
• Apply early in the admissions round, because awards here are made on a rolling basis.
• Use your MBA application to show your business contribution and how you would support other women.