INSEAD L'Oreal Scholarship

L'Oreal funds one MBA scholarship per class at INSEAD with the explicit purpose of fostering:

(1) CREATIVITY "You must have imagination, you must dream. You must have a feeling for words and images. You must be able to see that things communicate not just because it is written down but because an image itself can communicate something, a symbol." Lindsey Owen-Jones (MBA '69), Cite de la Reussite, 14/02/2002.

(2) DIVERSITY Our company culture fosters and values diversity. To a large extent, our strength is the diversity of our teams. People of all origins and cultures, different ages and levels of experience work together on a daily basis. Interdisciplinary - and multicultural - teams interact every day, stimulating innovation and fostering personal growth.

(3) ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Initiative and commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to challenge assumptions are part of the required entrepreneurial spirit. 

Eligibility:

Candidates of any nationality, who demonstrate a capacity for creativity, innovation through diversity and entrepreneurial activity. Preference will be given to candidates who provide proof of financial need.

Essay topic :

In no more than 550 words for all the questions that follow: 1. Give any relevant example of a particularly creative personal achievement. 2. Give an example in which you set yourself a very ambitious and even risky objective. 3. Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances. 4. Explain why you believe you should be considered for the L'Oreal Scholarship. What amount do you think appropriate?

Amount of Award:

Partial tuition

Scholarship Application Deadline:

July 2015 Class:

Round 1:
Applications Open: 20 December 2013
Deadline: 8 January 2014

Round 2:
Applications Open: 14 January 2014
Deadline: 31 January 2014

Round 3:
Applications Open: 14 April 2014
Deadline: 28 April 2014 

INSEAD L'Oreal Scholarship – Further details and application