The Trustees of the Greendale Foundation wish to
provide access to the INSEAD MBA programme to disadvantaged Southern and East
Africans who are committed to developing international management expertise in
Africa and who plan their careers in the Southern and East African regions.
Scholarship recipients must return to work in these
African regions within 3 years of graduation; in the event this condition is
not met, the recipients will be asked by INSEAD to refund their scholarship
within the fourth year after completion of the MBA Programme.
Eligibility
Candidates must be nationals from Kenya, Malawi,
Mozambique, South Africa (disadvantaged backgrounds), Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
or Zimbabwe (from disadvantaged backgrounds)who have undergone the major part
of their education in Southern or East Africa. Preference will be given to
those who have worked there prior to INSEAD. The candidate's financial
situation will also be taken into consideration.
Essay topic
1)In 350-400 words describe (a) why you wish to
undertake the INSEAD MBA (b) how you envisage contributing to the future
development of Southern or East Africa after graduation, and (c) why you should
be selected for this scholarship.
2)In 150-200 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against all expenditures).
Amount of Award
€35,000
Scholarship Application Deadline
13 February each year for the July Class (starts
in September).
22 August for the December Class (starts in January).
22 August for the December Class (starts in January).
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