Friday, September 20, 2013

Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships for African and Asian Women

Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships for African and Asian Women

Course(s) Offered: Business Admin & related fields
Course Level: Graduate (MBA)
Provider: Fondation Rainbow Bridge
Country to Study in: France (Paris)

Scholarship Description
The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholarship was established in memory of Muriel Dargent (1967 – 2004), Matthieu Dargent (1997 – 2004), Iris Dargent (2001 – 2004), and Muriel's parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami.

A graduate of HEC in 1988, Muriel Dargent presented a strong role model for young women, juggling her responsibilities as wife, mother, and leader. The Fondation Rainbow Bridge will enable young women recipients to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA.

Eligibility
Recipients of this scholarship are top-caliber female candidates who have been admitted to the HEC MBA program and who can demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in one or more of the following areas:

  • Community work
  • Charity engagement
  • Sustainable development practices
Selection Criteria:
Women applying must come from an Asian or African country affected by a natural disaster, drought or famine. In addition, they must demonstrate a commitment to solving some of the social and economic issues affecting their countries while working for the long-term security of the people living there.

Eligible groups
Female citizens of African and Asian Countries

Participating Institution(s)
HEC Paris, France

Fields of study
Business - Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of awards
Two scholarships now given per year.

Sponsorship duration
This is a onetime financial award to successful applicants.
The HEC MBA Full-time program is a 16 months study plan; while the part-time MBA option is offered as one week per month over 24 months.

Scholarship benefits
€20,000 to each successful applicant

Method of Application
Interested students have to answer the essay question below and comply as directed below in submitting a financial statement.

Essay Question: Please explain in 1,500 words why you should be named the Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholar at the HEC MBA Program, while identifying your post-MBA goals.

Personal Financial Statement: Applicants must submit a detailed description of their financial circumstances as well as a cash-flow forecast for the 16-month duration at HEC.

It is IMPORTANT to note that it is only when candidates are admitted into the HEC Full-Time MBA Program that they can have the opportunity to apply online for HEC MBA Scholarships.

Please read the complete application process for admissions.

DEADLINES:
The deadline for scholarship application every year is rolling but candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that unfortunately you cannot apply for this scholarship if admitted after June 15th for the September intake and after November 26th for the January intake.

Contact
HEC MBA Program
Admission office
1, Rue de la Libération
78351 Jouy-en-Josas
Cedex France.

Email: admissionmba[at]hec.fr
Tel: +33.1.39.67.95.46 / +33.1.39.67.73.83
Fax: + 33.1.39.67.74.65

Application Deadline: Rolling (applications are ongoing)
Open to International students: Yes

More Scholarship Information and Application

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