MBA SME Entrepreneur and Innovator Scholarship

25% off Tuition Fee

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is 31 May 2024.

Open to all applicants who are in receipt of a formal offer to study onto the MBA for September 2024 Entry.

To be eligible candidates must: 

• Have run their own local business/organisation for at least a minimum of 5 years 
• Hold a UK First Class degree (or international equivalent) and/or hold substantial managerial work experience 
• Be self-funded 
• Submit a minimum 500 word statement of motivation, detailing why they should be considered for this scholarship award, demonstrating their entrepreneurial background and commitment to regional economic growth 

Awards will be considered by the Scholarship Awarding Panel. Successful candidates will be notified within one week of the panel meeting.

The University reserves the right not to allocate the awards if the selection panel identifies no suitable candidates.

Only one KBS/University scholarship can be held by an applicant, whichever is the higher amount.

Kent Business School is pleased to be able to offer two 'SME Entrepreneur & Innovator Scholarships' to students applying for the MBA, worth 25% of the MBA tuition fee.

Successful candidates will have run their own successful local business for a minimum of 5 years and are now looking to develop their business or organisation further whilst also providing a positive economic impact in their region.

Awardees, in recognition of this prestigious scholarship would need to continue to champion entrepreneurship by undertaking the following activities whilst on the course:

1) Organise an event or project to promote the area of their scholarship in collaboration with the MBA Team.

2) Become a student ambassador supporting the recruitment activities and initiatives for the MBA course.

Once graduated, scholars would join the network of alumni ambassadors in their home country to support key alumni events and recruitment activities.