Foundation Rainbow Bridge Scholarships for Females from Africa and Asia 2017, France

Publish Date: Dec 27, 2016

About the scholarship 

This scholarship is available for women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine. 

The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholarship was established in memory of Muriel Dargent, Matthieu Dargent, Iris Dargent, and Muriel's parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami.

A graduate of HEC in 1988, Muriel Dargent presented a strong role model for young women, juggling her responsibilities as wife, mother, and leader. As the Financial Director of Nihon L'Oreal in Japan, Muriel was fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese. The Fondation Rainbow Bridge will enable young women recipients to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA. Please note that unfortunately you cannot apply for this scholarship if admitted after June 15th for the September intake and after November 26th for the January intake.

Eligibility

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

  • Community work
  • Charity engagement
  • Sustainable development practices

Selection Criteria: Only admitted candidates can apply for this scholarship.  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. Please note that unfortunately you cannot apply for this scholarship if admitted after June 15th for the September intake and after November 26th for the January intake.

Essay Question

Please explain in 1,500 words why you should be named the Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholar at the HEC Paris MBA Program, while identifying your post-MBA goals.

Personal Financial Statement: Applicants must submit a detailed description of their financial circumstances as well as a cash-flow forecast for the 16-month duration at HEC.

Amount of Award: Up to two scholarships of € 20,000 per year

Application Deadline:  Rolling

Decision date: 

January 2017 Full-time intake: 18th August 2017

September 2017 Full-time intake: 18th August 2017

For more information click "Further official information" below.

Further Official Information

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Disciplines

Development Studies

Opportunity Types

Scholarships

Eligible Countries

Afghanistan

Algeria

Angola

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Benin

Bhutan

Botswana

Brunei

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African Republic

Chad

China

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Djibouti

Egypt

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gabon

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Israel

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Lebanon

Lesotho

Liberia

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mongolia

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar (Burma)

Namibia

Nepal

Niger

Nigeria

Oman

Pakistan

Qatar

Russia

Rwanda

Sao Tome and Principe

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Somalia

South Africa

South Sudan

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Swaziland

Syria

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Tanzania

Thailand

Togo

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Uganda

United Arab Emirates

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Host Countries

France