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Canfield Private Equity Fellowship – Chicago Booth MBA

Established in 1998, the Canfield Private Equity Fellowship supports applicants with a demonstrable interest in continuing or entering the Private Equity function. The award is named after Phil Canfield, an alumnus of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with an MBA in 1996.

In addition to the award, the fellowship also covers networking opportunities with Phil and his esteemed PE network.

Amount: $50,000 (2 years - $25,000 each year)

Number of Awards: Variable

Criteria/Eligibility

To be considered for the Canfield Private Equity Fellowship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
•    Must have a background in investment banking or private equity.
•    Should be dedicated to pursuing a career in private equity. The goals essay or questions that ask for career goals should clearly capture the enthusiasm for Private Equity and leadership to shine in the function.
•    Past Academic Achievements are one of the biggest influences in the award
•    Professional accomplishments validated by recommenders are equally important for the award

Essays: No specific essays are required for the Canfield Private Equity Fellowship

Related Service: F1GMAT’s Booth MBA Essay Editing Service

Related Book: F1GMAT’s Chicago Booth MBA Essay Guide

Reference: Canfield PE Fellowship

 

Chicago Booth MBA Essay Guide

Question 1: How will a Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (Minimum 250 words, no maximum.)

Question 2: Chicago Booth appreciates the individual experiences and perspectives that all of our students bring to our community. This respect for different viewpoints creates an open-minded environment Chicago Booth MBA Essay 2 Image Promptthat supports curiosity, inspires us to think more broadly, and take risks. At Booth, community is about collaborative thinking and learning from one another to better ourselves, our ideas, and the world around us.

The photos below represent some of the values described above that we uphold at Chicago Booth. Select one and share how it resonates with one of your own values. (250-word minimum)

 

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