The BackPack Excellence Scholarship for Women, offered by IMD Business School, aims to empower talented women who have faced significant disruptions or hardships in their professional journeys. This prestigious scholarship provides a transformational experience through the IMD MBA program, enabling women to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential in their careers and communities.

🌟 Scholarship Benefits: Full or partial tuition coverage, living expenses, developmental support, mentorship, and networking opportunities. 

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🌍 Eligibility: Women who have faced significant professional hardships, with strong academic backgrounds, professional experience, and demonstrated leadership potential. 

📅 Application Deadline: July 15, 2025 

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📍 Program Location: IMD Business School, Switzerland 

  • Empowerment: Aims to empower women overcoming obstacles in their careers.
  • Transformation: Offers a transformative experience through the IMD MBA program.
  • Financial Coverage: Covers full tuition fees and living expenses.
  • Global Reach: Open to women of all backgrounds globally.
  • Career Support: Provides mentorship and access to a global network of alumni.
  • Application Process: Includes academic records, GMAT/GRE scores, a scholarship essay, and a video statement.

Designation

BackPack Excellence Scholarship for Women

Research Area

Business Administration, Leadership Development, Global Business Perspective

Location

IMD Business School, Switzerland

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Women who have experienced significant hardships or disruptions in their professional pathways.
  • Applicants must possess a strong academic background and professional experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential is essential.
  • Specific priority is given to those who have faced:
  • Forced displacement due to conflict, natural disasters, or persecution.
  • Family obligations that have impacted career progression.
  • Financial constraints that limit access to education.

Job Description

  • Full or partial coverage of tuition fees (up to CHF 133,500).
  • Coverage of living expenses during the MBA program.
  • Participation in a transformative leadership program focused on skill development and global business insights.
  • Access to mentorship and networking opportunities with accomplished peers and alumni.
  • Empowerment to overcome barriers and achieve career advancement with the scholarship’s support.

How to Apply

  1. Apply to IMD MBA: Submit your application for the IMD MBA program via their online application portal, including academic records, professional experiences, and GMAT/GRE scores.
  2. Apply for the Scholarship: Alongside the MBA application, submit a separate application for the BackPack Excellence Scholarship, including:
  • A scholarship essay that highlights your experiences, challenges, and aspirations.
  • A 90-120 second video statement detailing a moment when you embodied the BackPack values of share, dare, and care.

Last Date to Apply

July 15, 2025

For more information and to apply, refer to IMD MBA Application Portal and the BackPack Excellence Scholarship page.

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