INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship

Brief Description

The INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship was established in 2017 by the INSEAD Alumni Association of Africa to support outstanding, underprivileged African students who demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the development of their home countries. It aims to nurture future African business leaders who can make a positive impact on the continent’s socio-economic landscape.

Host Institution(s)

The INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship is hosted by INSEAD – a leading international business school with campuses in Asia (Singapore), Europe (Fontainebleau, France), and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). Founded in 1957, INSEAD is renowned for its MBA, Executive MBA, and Master in Management programs, which consistently rank among the top business programs in the world.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for students pursuing a full-time MBA program at INSEAD.

Number of Awards

Each year, the INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship offers up to 5 scholarships to eligible applicants.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to African citizens from any country, with preference given to those from lower-income African countries.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

Recipients of the INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship will receive financial support ranging from €25,000 to €50,000. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, and a living allowance.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be admitted to the full-time MBA program at INSEAD.
• Hold African citizenship and have lived or worked in Africa for at least two consecutive years before the program starts.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Show a commitment to returning to their home country and contributing to its development.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form, which can be found on the official INSEAD website. They will also need to submit an essay detailing their contribution to Africa’s development, a letter of recommendation, and proof of financial need. The scholarship application deadline is in line with the admission deadlines for the MBA program.

Official Website

For more information and to apply for the INSEAD Africa Leadership Fund Scholarship, please visit the official website.