THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL’S GENDER EQUALITY
SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE
The Scottish Government and Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce a joint initiative to bring master’s level education to Zambian women. The initiative will provide Thirty (30) fully funded places on the Edinburgh Business School’s flagship Master of Business Administration (MBA) online programme commencing in March 2024.
Applications are invited from individuals who are passionate about furthering their education and who will use the knowledge and skills gained from their MBA studies, to help support people in their local communities. Additionally, the initiative welcomes applications from women who would not ordinarily be in a position to fund their own studies.
Eligibility
applicants should:
- Be female
- Be aged 25 years or over
- Reside in Zambia
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Platform:
- Fully complete the scholarship application form and submit it with the required supporting documents.
- Submit the application by midnight on the 31st January 2024 to [email protected]
The scholarship covers the following:
- Cost of the online MBA programme which includes access to the course material for the nine MBA courses via a bespoke virtual learning environment,
- Assessment fees and the graduation fee. Students will be supported throughout their studies by a personal Student Engagement Advisor as well as faculty via individual course forums.
Selection Criteria: A panel of judges from Edinburgh Business School will review and select the 30 scholarship winners. The successful applicants will, solely in the opinion of the judges, have a clear rationale outlined on how an MBA would benefit them in the future as well as demonstrating a commitment to helping women in their local communities. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of individual applications.
The successful applicants shall be notified via email by midnight on the 18th March 2024 and must accept the scholarship award in writing, by the 24th March 2024. If a scholarship offer is not accepted within the time frame, it will be offered to the first applicant on the reserve list.
Disclaimer: Please be informed that HELSB neither owns nor assumes responsibility for the information presented in this
advert. For details, refer to full scholarship https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/scholarships/women-in-zambia-
scholarship.htm#
NOTE: Prospective applicants are urged to meticulously review all information available on the official website, ensuring compliance with eligibility criteria, and submit their applications well before the deadline. This Scholarship is being recommended to Zambians who meet the above set criteria to apply.