University of Strathclyde 2023-2024 Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program (UK)

The Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme (SYGL) seeks to honour Professor Stephen Young, a former Head of the Department of Marketing and Dr Huang’s supervisor and mentor during his PhD studies. In his memory, the Charles Huang Foundation donation will fund up to five scholarship awards each year for scholars of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA on a full-time study basis (one year) in Glasgow. SYGL seeks to develop global leaders and talent in society and business. Alongside your MBA studies, each scholar will also undertake an associated Leadership Track via the Stephen Young Institute for International Business (SYIIB) and be part of the wider SYIIB community.

Successful candidates will achieve a full fee scholarship to the Strathclyde MBA as well as a generous stipend to cover living costs during studies.

• Table of Content
• About University of Strathclyde
• University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program
• University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program Courses
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a Scottish public research university located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university. The university receiving its royal charter in 1964 as the UK's first technological university. It takes its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde.

University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program

All SYGL scholars will undertake Strathclyde MBA studies as a member of the incumbent full-time MBA cohort and be part of the wider SBS community. In addition to these studies, you will also benefit from the SYGL Leadership track – a programme of experiential learning and mentor support to help your development as a future global leader. More specifically, the SYGL Programme will equip you with essential leadership skills and competencies that will enable you to become a values led, impactful leader who can help organisations succeed in a responsible and sustainable way. The SYGL Programme will help you to develop the capabilities required in an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing, global marketplace. In addition to the MBA studies, SYGL Scholars could benefit from one of the following opportunities:

• attending MBA elective classes at Strathclyde’s international MBA centres around the world (to include flights/accommodation) – Europe, Middle East and Far East
• an international exchange with another University – e.g. a strategic university partner of Strathclyde – to include flights and accommodation
• taking part in a special research project within the Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) and the TIC Zone – an internship/work-based project

In addition, all SYGL scholars will be offered coaching/mentoring support by a business leader, CEO or other senior executive of a large company with an industry focus. Choice of mentor will be informed by your industry background and your future career aspirations.unitedv

University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program Courses

• Business Administration

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Strathclyde Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program

 Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme is open to any outstanding candidate who believes that they meet our eligibility requirements and strongly reflect the values outlined in our criteria guidelines. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBT+, disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups.

Irrespective of your background, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• you must meet the admissions criteria for the Strathclyde full-time MBA programme, hold a current offer on this programme for your chosen year of study and accept this offer before making a separate application to the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme. You must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic merit in your application for the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme. For example, a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK University, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution
• you must be a self-funded student who does not have access to other sources of funding such as corporate sponsorship or alternative scholarship funding
• if you are short-listed, you will be required to attend a formal interview (either in person or virtually)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To be considered:

• You must have an offer to study an MBA programme with Strathclyde Business School before applying for a scholarship.
• You must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic merit
• Awards will only be made following successful interview
• Duplicate applications will not be considered. Any standard or clearly template-based SOP/Personal Statement/Duplicate Programme essay answers uploaded will be disregarded and the application not considered for a Scholarship
• Due to volume of applications, only successful applicants will be notified
• To apply for a scholarship, you should complete all the fields below and click "Proceed"

Applicants are required to upload their statement to support your scholarship application.

To upload your statement, click "Choose File" and locate your PDF/word version of your statement, and then click "Open".

If you have any difficulties using this form, please contact [email protected] or call +44(0)141 553 6118/6119.

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