A global loan program is open to all students, regardless of nationality and level of income before the MBA, with no guarantee or co-signer required. Students can also apply for various scholarships that are awarded by the school, the Alumni Association and corporate sponsors.
For details on how you can finance your MBA, contact the Admissions Department.
FINANCIAL AID
Several scholarships are available to incoming IESE students. Scholarship applications should be completed and submitted to the Administration Department with the MBA application form. No organization may be approached directly. Recipients will be informed of any award as soon as a decision is made by the Scholarship Committee.
TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS
Number of Awards: 20 to 30 scholarships
Criteria: Students with outstanding academic records, excellent professional experience and personal merit.
Amount: The scholarships cover 25% or 50% of tuition fees.
Committee: The MBA Admissions Scholarship
Number of Awards: 1
Criteria:outstanding candidates with verifiable financial constraints
Students of all nationalities
Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries
Criteria: Live and work in a developing country.
Nationals from developing countries
The German Scholarship
Criteria: Nationals of Germany who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School.
Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
The United Kingdom Scholarship
Criteria:Nationals from the United Kingdom who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School.
Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
The African Scholarship
Criteria: Nationals from African countries who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School. Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
The Latin American Scholarship
Criteria: Nationals from Latin American countries who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School. Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
The Chinese Scholarship
Criteria: Nationals from China who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School.
Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
The Asian Scholarship
Criteria: Nationals of any Asian country who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School. Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
The Japanese Scholarship
Criteria:Nationals of Japan who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School. Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
The Indian Scholarship
Criteria:Nationals of India who want to pursue a full-time MBA at IESE Business School.
Students granted this scholarship are expected to help the Alumni Chapters promote IESE in their country.
Scholarship for Students with Children
Criteria: Students who, in the opinion of the Scholarship Committee, deserve financial aid.
Eligibility: Students with children
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Number of Awards:4
Criteria: MBA students who have demonstrated exceptional work experience and personal merit.
Amount: Covering 50% of tuition fees for the first and second year of the MBA program
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY CORPORATE SPONSORS
The Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Navegación de Barcelona:
Number of Awards: 2
Criteria: One to graduates from a Barcelona university and another to students from any country, although preference is given to students from developing countries
Fundación Ramón Areces
Number of Awards: 1
Criteria: Students of Spanish nationality
Private Foundation
Number of Awards: 4
Criteria:Students who can demonstrate a special need for financial assistance, with preference given to students from developing countries
LOAN PROGRAM
Criteria: Available to all applicants who have received written confirmation of acceptance to the IESE MBA program.
Amount: The global loan covers tuition fees, but not living expenses.
IESE - Banco Sabadell Global Loan Conditions:
· Maximum Amount: 80% of Tuition Fee (initial deposit excluded)
· Repayment Period: 8 years
· Capital Deferment: first 2 years
· No Guarantee or Co-signer Required
Detailed information is available at www.mba.iese.edu
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