Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyBusiness
Application Deadline31 May 2026 — 0 days left
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0793
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About This Scholarship

The Nestlé Scholarship for Women is a CHF 40,000 award for women pursuing the MBA at IMD Business School in Lausanne, with priority given to women from developing countries. The scholarship has been awarded since 1997 and supports women aspiring to leadership roles globally.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • CHF 40,000 scholarship award

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a woman applicant
  • 2 Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including strong GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores
  • 3 Demonstrate ambition and ability to use education to pursue a leadership role
  • 4 Show evidence of career progression and international exposure
  • 5 Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of the class
  • 6 Priority given to women from developing countries
  • 7 Not an employee of Nestlé or its subsidiaries
  • 8 Not sponsored by employer

How to Apply

1
Complete the scholarship application in the Program section of the MBA application form
2
Submit required essay (750 words): 'Building a diverse and inclusive workplace requires the participation and accountability of each member of the organization. What would you recommend as ways for Nestlé to better foster allyship amongst employees?'
3
Participate in Assessment Day
4
Note that multiple scholarships may be applied for but are non-cumulative

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