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INSEAD Dr. Samih Darwazah Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships

Dr. Samih Darwazah Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Jordanians and Palestinians

Award Amount

€15,000 to €25,000
  • Overview

    Overview

    This endowed scholarship has been established by the Darwazah Foundation in honour of the late Dr. Samih Darwazah (1930 – 2015), Founder of Hikma Pharmaceuticals and a prominent leader in Jordanian politics and business. 

    A devoted philanthropist, Dr. Darwazah was a strong believer in education as a means to improving the quality of life of individuals but also of whole countries, societies and communities.

    The scholarship will provide financial support to a deserving MBA student from Jordan or Palestine. It will help to attract the best talent to the INSEAD MBA programme while at the same time maintaining the exceptional diversity that is the hallmark of the school. 

    Applications for this scholarship are opened for Rounds 1, 2 and 3. All applications will be reviewed right after the deadline.

  • Eligibility

    Eligibility

    Applicants must be from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan or Palestine. Priority will be given to candidates who grew up in one of these countries. Applicants are required to fill in the diversity scholarship application form and essay questions, and to justify their financial means. Only candidates who are admitted to the MBA programme or are in the interview process may apply. 

  • Submissions
    Essay

    Essay Topic

    1) Only if you would like to be considered for the IAF Special Profile scholarships: please answer the following question in no more than 300 words: Briefly describe an instance or aspect in your life to date that has made you stand out amongst your peers or that you consider exceptional in one way or another. (If not applicable, please enter N/A)

    2) Please outline how, if you are successful in your career, you might help others in theirs.

    3) Please refer to the essay questions for the Diversity scholarship.

    4) Only if you would like to be considered for the INSEAD Alumni Fund Robin Hood Scholarship: in approximately 350 words give the main reason for your application for the IAF Robin Hood Scholarship. Award recipients will be expected to lead the on-campus campaign. State how you will get involved and make peers participate. What are your ideas for the campaign? (If not applicable, please enter N/A. Please note that this scholarship is on offer for the candidates in the rounds 1 and 2)

    5) In approximately 300 words for all the questions that follow: (a) introduce yourself and include an account of your early years i.e. where you grew up and the primary and secondary schools you attended. How did you finance your secondary education? (b) briefly describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country/region after graduation and (c) Give the main reason why an INSEAD MBA is relevant to your future career development.

    6) In approximately 300 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as your budget for the year at INSEAD. How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship from INSEAD? Why INSEAD should consider you for a Diversity scholarship? What amount do you consider appropriate? Please do not forget to submit a number of supporting documents as required.

    Apply

    Application Format

    Please refer to the Diversity Group of Scholarships application and essay questions.To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the Diversity Scholarship application.

Overview

This endowed scholarship has been established by the Darwazah Foundation in honour of the late Dr. Samih Darwazah (1930 – 2015), Founder of Hikma Pharmaceuticals and a prominent leader in Jordanian politics and business. 

A devoted philanthropist, Dr. Darwazah was a strong believer in education as a means to improving the quality of life of individuals but also of whole countries, societies and communities.

The scholarship will provide financial support to a deserving MBA student from Jordan or Palestine. It will help to attract the best talent to the INSEAD MBA programme while at the same time maintaining the exceptional diversity that is the hallmark of the school. 

Applications for this scholarship are opened for Rounds 1, 2 and 3. All applications will be reviewed right after the deadline.

Eligibility

Applicants must be from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan or Palestine. Priority will be given to candidates who grew up in one of these countries. Applicants are required to fill in the diversity scholarship application form and essay questions, and to justify their financial means. Only candidates who are admitted to the MBA programme or are in the interview process may apply. 

Essay

Essay Topic

1) Only if you would like to be considered for the IAF Special Profile scholarships: please answer the following question in no more than 300 words: Briefly describe an instance or aspect in your life to date that has made you stand out amongst your peers or that you consider exceptional in one way or another. (If not applicable, please enter N/A)

2) Please outline how, if you are successful in your career, you might help others in theirs.

3) Please refer to the essay questions for the Diversity scholarship.

4) Only if you would like to be considered for the INSEAD Alumni Fund Robin Hood Scholarship: in approximately 350 words give the main reason for your application for the IAF Robin Hood Scholarship. Award recipients will be expected to lead the on-campus campaign. State how you will get involved and make peers participate. What are your ideas for the campaign? (If not applicable, please enter N/A. Please note that this scholarship is on offer for the candidates in the rounds 1 and 2)

5) In approximately 300 words for all the questions that follow: (a) introduce yourself and include an account of your early years i.e. where you grew up and the primary and secondary schools you attended. How did you finance your secondary education? (b) briefly describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country/region after graduation and (c) Give the main reason why an INSEAD MBA is relevant to your future career development.

6) In approximately 300 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as your budget for the year at INSEAD. How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship from INSEAD? Why INSEAD should consider you for a Diversity scholarship? What amount do you consider appropriate? Please do not forget to submit a number of supporting documents as required.

Apply

Application Format

Please refer to the Diversity Group of Scholarships application and essay questions.To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the Diversity Scholarship application.