INSEAD Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africa 2017

Application Deadlines: 

July 2018 Class:
Round 1:
Applications Open: 24th October 2016
Deadline: 7th November 2016
Round 2:
Applications Open: 16th January 2017
Deadline: 31st January 2017

December 2018 Class:
Round 1:
Applications Open: 24th April 2017
Deadline: 8th May 2017
Round 2:
Applications Open: 5th June 2017
Deadline: 19th June 2017

Offered annually?: Yes

Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan Africans

To be taken at (country): INSEAD Business School (With campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi)

Brief description: To honour the life and work of President Nelson Mandela of South Africa, the INSEAD MBA Class of ’75 created an endowment at their 30th Class Reunion to provide financial support for one or more African participants per year at INSEAD in perpetuity. At their 5th reunion the Class of ’01J contributed to this important scholarship fund, as did the Class of ’97D on the occasion of their 10th reunion and the Class of ’69 at their 40th reunion.

Eligible Field of Study: Masters in Business Administration

Eligibility Criteria: By way of their interests, activities and accomplishments candidates for this scholarship will need to demonstrate:

• outstanding academic achievement and promise
• aptitude for business and financial management
• strong likelihood of spending the better part of their working careers in Africa and
• a firm commitment to the goals of African development, understanding amongst peoples and public interest.
• In awarding scholarships, INSEAD shall particularly seek candidates from southern Africa.

To be eligible for the INSEAD Nelson Mandela Endowed Scholarship, candidates must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country and have spent a substantial part of their lives and received part of their prior education in Africa. Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

Essay topic

1).In 350-400 words state why you wish to undertake the INSEAD MBA and why you feel it is relevant to your particular educational needs. Furthermore, explain how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country after graduation and discuss why you should be selected as the Nelson Mandela scholar in your class.
2).In 200 words analyse what you consider to be the most significant issue relating to the society, politics, economics, or culture of your country or region today.
3).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.

Number of Scholarships: Not Specified

Value of Scholarship: Up to €20,000

Duration of Scholarship: 10 to 12 months

How to Apply

Visit Scholarship Webpage and Application Requirements Webpage for Details