Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships for African and Asians

Fondation Rainbow Bridge
MBA Degree
Deadline: Rolling
Study in: Paris, France
Course starts September 2010


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:

Two MBA scholarships will be awarded for the September intake, and two for the January intake.


Target group:

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



Scholarship value/inclusions:


€ 20,000 each


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 when candidates are admitted into the HEC Full-Time MBA Program can they have the opportunity to apply online for HEC MBA Scholarships. Please read the complete application process for admissions.

When applying for the scholarships, please explain in 1,500 words why you should be named the Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholar at the HEC MBA Program, while identifying your post-MBA goals. Applicants must also submit a detailed description of their financial circumstances as well as a cash-flow forecast for the 16-month duration at HEC.

The deadline for scholarship application is rolling but candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

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


Contact information:

For any queries regarding Admissions, please contact:

Email: admissionmba@hec.fr
Phone: +33 1 39 67 95 46 / +33 1 39 67 73 83