This scholarship is for candidates who have made an impact in their industry and meaningfully contributed to their professional community. Priority will be given to candidates who are working in sectors which we feel are currently underrepresented within the diverse and rich MBA cohort each year and across the business school community more widely. These include:
Culture, Arts and Media
Social Enterprise
NGOs and Non-Profit sectors
Sustainability
Energy
Sports industry
As well as those working in a family business.
Eligibility
Factors we will consider in awarding the scholarship will be your career progression to date and MBA application.
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for the Cambridge MBA Scholarship for Professional Impact, you may apply in any of the 4 rounds in the recruitment cycle.
This scholarship has no formal assessment. If you meet the eligibility criteria and wish to be considered, then you simply need to select the scholarship on the application form. Your profile will then automatically be reviewed by the Scholarships Committee after interview. We encourage candidates to provide a supporting statement on the application form where you can highlight anything you think might be relevant to support your scholarship application.
Further details
The recipient of this scholarship is expected to be an ambassador for the Cambridge MBA, working closely with the marketing, recruitment, and alumni teams to support and attract future candidates onto the programme.
Overview
Are you ready to add your unique dimension to our diverse cohort?
Are you a trailblazer in your industry, leaving a meaningful mark on your professional community? The Cambridge MBA Scholarship for Professional Impact is searching for candidates like you.
We prioritise applicants from sectors that add unique dimensions to our rich, diverse MBA cohort, including:
Culture, Arts, and Media
Social Enterprise
NGOs and Non-Profit Sectors
Sustainability
Energy
Sports Industry
Family Businesses.
Are you eligible?
Your career progression and MBA application will be key factors in our decision-making process.
Apply to become part of the diverse MBA cohort
Apply early
Dreaming of being part of this distinguished group? Apply in any of the 4 recruitment rounds.
Indicate your interest
No formal assessment is needed; just select the scholarship on your application form. Don’t forget to include a supporting statement on your application form to highlight any relevant achievements.
Application review
After your interview, your profile will be reviewed by the Scholarships Committee.
Represent the Cambridge MBA with pride
As a scholarship recipient, you will serve as an ambassador, working closely with our Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni teams to inspire and attract future MBA candidates.
The MBA is a very big commitment, in both time and financial resources. Having the opportunity to come to Cambridge on this scholarship was something that probably strengthened my decision further to come here and knowing that this was the right place for me.
With the scholarship, I've been able to achieve two main things. First, engaging with my diverse cohort members who share an interest in my field has allowed me to share my prior knowledge and expertise. Second, as I look ahead to how the MBA will shape my future career, I'm constantly seeking out impact-focused organizations. This scholarship has enabled me to align my interests with my future goals.
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