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Published: 09 Jun 2021 1,636 views
To honour the life and work of President Nelson Mandela of South Africa, the INSEAD MBA Class of '75 created an endowment at their 30th Class Reunion to provide financial support for one or more African participants per year at INSEAD in perpetuity. At their 5th reunion the Class of '01J contributed to this important scholarship fund, as did the Class of '97D on the occasion of their 10th reunion and the Class of '69 at their 40th reunion. Recently the “Atlantic Group" in the Class of ‘99D contributed. By way of their interests, activities and accomplishments candidates for this scholarship will need to demonstrate: (a) outstanding academic achievement and promise (b) aptitude for business and financial management (c) strong likelihood of spending the better part of their working careers in Africa and (d) a firm commitment to the goals of African development, understanding amongst peoples and public interest. In awarding scholarships, INSEAD shall particularly seek candidates from southern Africa.
| Application Deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Type | MBA |
| Sponsor | INSEAD |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Scholarship awards up to €20,000
To be eligible for the INSEAD MBA’75 Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarship, candidates must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country and have spent a substantial part of their lives and received part of their prior education in Africa. Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.
For more details, visit INSEAD website.
Submit your application online through the INSEAD Africa Scholarship Group.
December 2022 Class:
Round 1:
Applications Open: 9 April 2021
Deadline: 26 April 2021
Round 2:
Applications Open: 28 May 2021
Deadline: 14 June 2021
Round 3:
Applications Open: 23 July 2021
Deadline: 10 August 2021