INSEAD Sam Akiwumi Endowed Scholarship – ’07D

Classmates from 2007, Sam’s family and friends, INSEAD staff and former colleagues have all contributed to this scholarship fund in memory of Sam Akiwumi ’07D (a Ghana/UK national) who died tragically in the year he was at INSEAD. The scholarship is targeted at participants from Africa, with a preference for Ghanaians.

Eligibility:

Candidates admitted to the MBA Programme from Africa qualify. Preference will be given to Ghanaian and to candidates who demonstrate financial need.

Essay topic :

1) Only if you would like to be considered for the IAF Special Profile scholarships, please answer the following question in no more than 400 words: Briefly describe an instance or aspect in your life to date that has made you stand out amongst your peers or that you consider exceptional in one way or another.
2) In approximately 350 words for all the questions that follow:(a) state why you feel an INSEAD MBA is relevant to your particular career needs, (b) explain how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country/region after graduation.
3) In approximately 350 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year e.g. details of income (such as your income, investment income, savings, property rentals,etc) set against details of expenditure (such as local outgoings, INSEAD fees, rent living expenses). How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship or financial aid from INSEAD? Why INSEAD should consider you for a need-based scholarship? What amount do you consider appropriate?Please do not forget to submit a number of supporting documents as required.

Amount of Award:

Up to €10,000

Application Format:

To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the Need-based Scholarship application.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

July 2015 Class:
Round 1:
Applications Open: 20 December 2013
Deadline: 8 January 2014
Round 2:
Applications Open: 14 January 2014
Deadline: 31 January 2014
Round 3:
Applications Open: 14 April 2014
Deadline: 28 April 2014

December 15 Class:
Round 1:
Applications Open: 25 April 2014
Deadline: 12 May 2014
Round 2:
Applications Open: 27 June 2014
Deadline: 16 July 2014
Round 3:
Applications Open: 5 September 2014
Deadline: 22 September 2014

For more information, please visit:

http://mba.insead.edu/schlmgmt/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsp_schl_guide&show=1

 

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Financial Aid Calendar – December 2015 Class

	Applications open	Deadline	Decision notification
	25 April 2014	12 May 2014	24 June 2014
	27 June 2014	16 July 2014	12 September 2014
	05 September 2014	22 September 2014	13 October 2014

Financial Aid Calendar – July 2016 Class

	Applications open	Deadline	Decision notification
	27 October 2014	10 November 2014	05 December 2014
	15 December 2014	30 December 2014	16 February 2015
	16 February 2015	02 March 2015	24 March 2015

Financial Aid Calendar – December 2016 Class

	Applications open	Deadline	Decision notification
	06 April 2015	20 April 2015	19 May 2015
	01 June 2015	16 June 2015	07 August 2015
	27 July 2015	12 August 2015	07 September 2015