Kent MBA Future Leader Scholarship

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Scholarship value

40% reduction in tuition fees.

Deadline

23:59 GMT, Tuesday 20th July 2027

Criteria

This scholarship is open to UK and International applicants.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Have applied for the University of Kent MBA for 2027 entry
  • Hold a formal offer to study the MBA at Kent Business School
  • Be able to demonstrate leadership potential and a clear ambition to make a positive contribution through their career
  • Be able to demonstrate commitment to areas aligned with AMBA’s priorities, including women in leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion, and related areas

Applications will be assessed by the Scholarships Panel on the strength of the candidate's experience, leadership potential, future ambitions and alignment with the purpose of the awards.

Successful applicants will be notified by email in August 2027.

If selected, the applicant must:

  • Have no outstanding conditions attached to their offer
  • Confirm acceptance of the scholarship within 10 working days of receiving the offer
  • Overseas applicants should have paid the required fee deposit within 10 working days of accepting the scholarship

If these requirements are not met, the scholarship may be withdrawn and offered to another candidate.

Further details

Kent Business School are pleased to offer two Kent MBA Future Leader Scholarships for the academic year 2027/2028.

The Kent MBA Future Leader Awards recognise candidates with the potential to become influential, responsible and inclusive leaders.

Successful applicants will demonstrate how the MBA will support their professional development and enable them to create positive change within their organisation, sector or wider community.

Scholars may be invited to contribute to MBA activities during their studies, including events, student engagement and activities that support future applicants.

Other MBA Scholarships 

Kent Business School have a variety of other MBA scholarships available for UK and international students. 

1. The AMBA Diamond Kent MBA Scholarship (1 award available)

For UK and International student who meet the AMBA criteria, this award is a 50% reduction in tuition fees.

Applications are open from October 2026. Closing date: 20th July 2027. 

AMBA Diamond MBA Scholarship - Scholarships search - University of Kent

2. The Kent MBA UK Partners Scholarships (6 awards available)

For local business people and entrepreneurs who are members of one of our professional partner organisations. This award is a 50% reduction in tuition fees.

Applications are open from October 2026. Closing date: 23rd September 2027. 

Kent Partner MBA Scholarship - Scholarships search - University of Kent

3. The Dean’s MBA India Scholarship (3 awards available)

For candidates domiciled in India who meet the AMBA criteria, this award is a 50% reduction in tuition fees.

Applications are open from October 2026. Closing date: 20th July 2027

KBS Deans MBA India Scholarship - Scholarships search - University of Kent

How to apply

Applicants can apply for a Future Leader Scholarship once they have received a formal offer to study the MBA at the University of Kent for 2027 entry.

Applicants will need to submit a Word or PDF document, to be uploaded with their scholarship application answering the questions below. Please complete all questions, including each question as a header with your answer below. Your responses should be no more than 250 words per question:

  1. Experience and achievements
    Please outline your professional experience to date, highlighting key achievements, responsibilities and the impact you have made.
  2. Leadership potential
    Describe an occasion when you demonstrated leadership. What was the situation, what action did you take and what was the outcome?
  3. Career plans and MBA impact
    What are your short- and long-term career ambitions? Explain how the Kent MBA will support you in achieving these goals.
  4. AMBA priorities

Please explain how your experience, values or future plans align with one or more of AMBA’s priorities: women in leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.

Applications received from candidates not applying for the MBA course will automatically be rejected.

Applicants may apply for up to three of the University of Kent MBA scholarship’s being advertised for 2027/2028 (see links below). However, only one scholarship may be awarded to each applicant, and scholarships cannot be combined with any other scholarship or fee reduction.