Harvard MBA Non-Profit Fellowship - Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship

Harvard Business School

The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation and Richard L. Menschel (MBA 1959) established the Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship in 1988 to support students from the nonprofit sector to pursue an MBA at HBS.

Fellowship is offered only in the first year in addition to any need-based fellowship awards.

Since its founding, more than 100 students have received the fellowship. Grantees are also invited to network with former and current recipients.

Amount: $10,000 for each student

Number of Awards: 7-10 students

Criteria/Eligibility: Students applying for the fellowship must meet the following criteria:
•    Enrolled in Harvard MBA Program.
•    Must have full-time leadership experience in any non-profit or public sector company

Essays: Not Required

Deadline: Apply after receiving an admit letter from HBS

Reference: Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship

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