IMD EMBA Scholarships

IMD offers a limited number of partial scholarships to exceptional candidates based upon merit and financial need. Scholarships are available in different categories. For each category you will need to demonstrate clear financial need in your application. Emerging market economy leaders Awarded to applicants from countries with economies classed as “emerging market economies”. Women leaders Awarded to female leaders with an excellent track record in driving gender and viewpoint diversity within their professional organizations and society at large. Sustainability/tech leaders Awarded to candidates with a proven track record of driving key sustainability activities in their organizations and who are committed to setting industry-wide best practices for sustainability, conservation or technology. Not-for-profit leaders Awarded to candidates with significant professional and leadership achievements in the not-for-profit sector. Entrepreneurs Awarded to candidates with strong entrepreneurial drive who have started and successfully developed their business venture. General excellence* Awarded to candidates who truly stand out as exceptionally unique managers and leaders. Candidates possess a proven track record of achievement excellence in, but not limited to, the following dimensions: educational, professional and leadership excellence as well as demonstrated positive societal impact.

Strong academic and professional profile with a proven track record of professional achievements Community minded, socially responsible Demonstrated leadership skills Potential for future growth and impact Demonstrated financial need Potential to become an excellent ambassador for the IMD EMBA program as an exemplary and engaged member of the IMD and EMBA alumni community

The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.

EssayYou are required to submit an essay of up to 750 words telling us how you meet the criteria for the scholarship category to which you are applying, what your contribution to the program would be and why you should be awarded a scholarship. Financial-need supporting documents Proof of salary: a letter from your employer stating the annual salary or 3 latest salary slips Your latest tax return form Please submit the essay and financial need supporting documents via the dedicated IMD EMBA Scholarship Application.