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Overview
Overview
The INSEAD Padma and Rashmi Shah Social Enterprise Scholarship aims to support candidates who have substantial experience from the social enterprise sector and a genuine commitment to the pursuit of a career in social enterprise post-MBA. A social enterprise is defined as an organization that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in human and environmental well-being and may include maximizing social impact alongside profits for external shareholders. Charitable activities associated with fund raising will not be considered.
Applications for this scholarship are opened for Rounds 1, 2 and 3. All applications will be reviewed right after the deadline.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
One award will be made each year to a candidate who demonstrates commitment to career in social enterprise. First consideration will be given to candidates from small business environments, micro community projects or welfare related work places. Preference will be given to candidates with non-financial or business related qualifications as well as to qualified candidates with financial need.
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Submissions
Essay Topic
1) In 450 words, please demonstrate why you qualify for the award, for example: Which social project/venture have you been involved in that was both financially viable and socially responsible? How does your experience to date demonstrate your commitment to social enterprise? How have you made an impact? Give examples of your entrepreneurial spark and willingness to take on ambitious or risky challenges. How do your future career plans include social enterprise?
2) In 150 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year e.g. details of income (such as your income, investment income, savings, property rentals, etc) set against details of expenditure (such as local outgoings, INSEAD fees, rent living expenses). How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship from INSEAD?
Application Format
To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the INSEAD Social Enterprise Scholarship Group application.
Overview
The INSEAD Padma and Rashmi Shah Social Enterprise Scholarship aims to support candidates who have substantial experience from the social enterprise sector and a genuine commitment to the pursuit of a career in social enterprise post-MBA. A social enterprise is defined as an organization that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in human and environmental well-being and may include maximizing social impact alongside profits for external shareholders. Charitable activities associated with fund raising will not be considered.
Applications for this scholarship are opened for Rounds 1, 2 and 3. All applications will be reviewed right after the deadline.
Eligibility
One award will be made each year to a candidate who demonstrates commitment to career in social enterprise. First consideration will be given to candidates from small business environments, micro community projects or welfare related work places. Preference will be given to candidates with non-financial or business related qualifications as well as to qualified candidates with financial need.
Essay Topic
1) In 450 words, please demonstrate why you qualify for the award, for example: Which social project/venture have you been involved in that was both financially viable and socially responsible? How does your experience to date demonstrate your commitment to social enterprise? How have you made an impact? Give examples of your entrepreneurial spark and willingness to take on ambitious or risky challenges. How do your future career plans include social enterprise?
2) In 150 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year e.g. details of income (such as your income, investment income, savings, property rentals, etc) set against details of expenditure (such as local outgoings, INSEAD fees, rent living expenses). How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship from INSEAD?
Application Format
To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the INSEAD Social Enterprise Scholarship Group application.
