The F D Ellis MBA Scholarship
Criteria
1) Open to all applicants to the full-time MBA programme
2) Previous professional and/or academic achievements
3) A submitted 500 word essay (a strict 500 word limit will be applied)
4) Leadership potential (as demonstrated on the CV/resume and essay)
Note:
1) Only information contained in your CV/resume and Essay will be used by the judging panel when making their decision
2) Scholarships decided by the Panel.
Amount: Covers programme fees
How to apply
Download the full terms and conditions and an application form (in PDF format).
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2010.
Results will be communicated to the successful applicants in June.
DBS Scholarships
Criteria
1) Applicants from the public or not-for-profit sector or
2) Owners or managers of a small business.
Amount: Between 10% and 40% of tuition fees.
To be eligible for one of the above scholarships, you must be offered a place on the 2010 Full-Time MBA programme or the 2010 Executive MBA Programme.
How to apply: If you are applying for the Full-Time or Executive MBA Programme and wish to be considered for a DBS Scholarship, simply tick the relevant box on the programme application form, or complete and return the DBS Scholarship application form below.
Download the application form (Word)
Please read the full Terms and Conditions
If you have any questions, please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Email pg.bus@durham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5533
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