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INSEAD Elof Hansson Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships

Elof Hansson Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Swedish

Award Amount

€15,000 to €25,000
  • Overview

    Overview

    The Elof Hansson Foundation supports academic education, research and training in the commercial sector. The main focus is on trade and business activities. The Foundation endowed a gift in 1997 to create a scholarship fund at INSEAD that supports Swedish candidates admitted to the MBA Programme. The scholarship helps to attract the best talent from Sweden while at the same time maintaining the exceptional diversity that is the hallmark of the school. The award supports candidates who demonstrate strong academic promise, talent and leadership. 

    One scholarship will be awarded per intake, provided that there are suitable candidates. 

    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 of Swedish nationality. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their primary and secondary education in Sweden. Preference will also be given to candidates who have professional experience in the country. 

  • Submissions
    Essay

    Essay Topic

    1) In approximately 200 words, explain why you believe you merit an INSEAD Elof Hansson Scholarship and outline any factors that you feel distinguish you from other candidates.

    2) In approximately 150-200 words, provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against all expenditures).

Overview

The Elof Hansson Foundation supports academic education, research and training in the commercial sector. The main focus is on trade and business activities. The Foundation endowed a gift in 1997 to create a scholarship fund at INSEAD that supports Swedish candidates admitted to the MBA Programme. The scholarship helps to attract the best talent from Sweden while at the same time maintaining the exceptional diversity that is the hallmark of the school. The award supports candidates who demonstrate strong academic promise, talent and leadership. 

One scholarship will be awarded per intake, provided that there are suitable candidates. 

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 of Swedish nationality. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their primary and secondary education in Sweden. Preference will also be given to candidates who have professional experience in the country. 

Essay

Essay Topic

1) In approximately 200 words, explain why you believe you merit an INSEAD Elof Hansson Scholarship and outline any factors that you feel distinguish you from other candidates.

2) In approximately 150-200 words, provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against all expenditures).