About the scholarhip
Imperial College Business School is a proud sponsor of the Forté Foundation, a non-profit organisation that champions women’s progression within business through access to education. We are pleased to offer Forté Fellowships to outstanding female students joining the Full-Time MBA. Awards of up to £23,500are available
In addition to the financial support provided, Forté Fellows have access to a number of unique resources from Forté Foundation including:
- Participation in the annual Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference held at the Amazon headquarters in Seattle
- Access to exclusive networking groups of Forté Fellows, Forté Fellow Alumnae and sponsor companies on social media and through Forté Fellow listservs
- Special e-introductions to Forté sponsor companies and inclusion in the Fellow résumé book, which is distributed to all sponsor companies
- Free lifetime Forté Foundation Premium Membership
If you want to be considered for a Forté Fellowship, you should make sure you submit your MBA application by 17 March 2017
Eligibility
The Fellowships are open to all women applying to the MBA programme.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills through academic achievement, or in roles as team or community leaders, and show a commitment to helping women achieve their career potential through personal mentoring or community involvement.
The scholarships will be awarded to applicants based on the following criteria:
- The information supplied in your original application to the programme, including a strong academic background, a high and well-balanced GMAT score, and an excellent track record of professional achievement
- Your performance during the admissions process, where academic and professional merit will be judged
- A demonstrable track record of leadership in in your field
- Commitment to Forté’s mission of launching women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities, and a community of successful women
- Your professional references
Award: Scholarships of up to £23,500 are available
Deadline
You should have submitted your MBA application by 17 March 2017 to be considered for this scholarship.
How to apply
Female candidates who apply before 17 March 2017 and receive an offer for the Full-Time MBA programme commencing in September 2017 will automatically be considered. All candidates should address the requirements of the scholarship in their personal statement.
Support
As part of Imperial’s Women in Leadership scheme, which is dedicated to the success of women at the Business School, we work together with Forté Foundation to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers. Forté MBALaunch is a 10-month program that pairs women seeking an MBA with a support network and provides a structured roadmap for applying to business schools.
- Imperial College Business School has various events and training for women to develop the skills they need in their career after the MBA. As a Forté Fellow, I also receive regular contact from the Forté Foundation.
Alison Lane
Full-Time MBA 2016-17, Forté Foundation scholarship winner
- My goal is to work in a multi-national corporation in renewable energy, clean technology and sustainability. At Imperial College Business School, I have access to professionals and researchers in the area which gives me a strong platform to learn from the best people in the sector, including the Centre for Climate Finance and Investment.
Janaina Stewart-Richardson
Full-Time MBA 2016-17, Forté Foundation scholarship winner
For more information click "Further official information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://wwwf.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes/full-time-mba/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/forte-foundation-scholarships/