Deadline: 15 Jun/26 Nov (annual)
Study in: Paris, France
Course starts Sept 2015/Jan 2016

Brief description:

The Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships was established in memory of Muriel Dargent (1967 – 2004), Matthieu Dargent (1997 – 2004), Iris Dargent (2001 – 2004), and Muriel’s parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami. The Fondation Rainbow Bridge will enable young women recipients to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA.

Host Institution(s):

HEC Paris, France

Field of study:

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards:

2 scholarships per year

Target group:

Women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

€ 20,000

Eligibility:

Recipients of this scholarship are top-caliber female candidates who have been admitted to the HEC MBA program and who can demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Community work,
• Charity engagement,
• Sustainable development practices.

Women applying must come from an Asian or African country affected by a natural disaster, drought or famine. In addition, they must demonstrate a commitment to solving some of the social and economic issues affecting their countries while working for the long-term security of the people living there.

Application instructions:

Only admitted candidates can apply for this scholarship. You must submit an essay on why you should be named the Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholar at the HEC MBA Program, while identifying your post-MBA goals. Deadline is on a rolling basis but please note that you cannot apply for this scholarship if admitted after June 15th for the September intake and after November 26th for the January intake.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.mba.hec.edu/Fees-Funding/Scholarships/Fondation-Rainbow-Bridge