Africa is often not targeted by top Business Schools when it comes to MBA Admissions. But Stanford Graduate School of Business fellowship program, started in 2013, shows that the trend is changing. Schools have now realized that the next wave of growth will be in Africa, and the region requires trained management professionals. To meet this need, and to encourage management students to work in this region and contribute towards the economic and social development of this region, Stanford GSB has announced The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program.
Amount: US$140,000
No of Awards: 8
Requirement: Within 2 Years of graduating from Stanford GSB, Students should work in Africa for 2 Years
For Details, visit Stanford GSB Africa Fellowship Page
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