Wharton MBA Emerging Economy Fellowships – Amount and Criteria

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To apply for the emerging economy fellowship, applicants must use the Wharton Business School's standard online application process.

Amount: Full Tuition Fee plus additional support for education-related expenses and a living allowance.

Number of Awards: Variable

Criteria/Eligibility: To be eligible for the Emerging Economy Fellowships, candidates must:
•    Be Citizen of an emerging economy
•    Emerging Economies: Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Turkey, Thailand, United Arab Emirates,  Ukraine, and Vietnam
•    Demonstrate leadership skills and strong academic milestones

Essays: NA

Deadlines: All admitted MBA students are automatically considered for the Emerging Economy Fellowships

Decisions: Fellowship decisions are typically communicated along with the admission decision.

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Reference: Wharton MBA 

F1GMAT's Wharton MBA Essay Guide

Essay 1: Two short-form questions

What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)
What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)

Essay 2: Long-form essay: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? (350 words)

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