SAVE THE CHILDREN CALL FOR INNOVATIONS, 2025

Application Deadline: 27 July, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Save the Children urgently needs new approaches to rapidly reduce the numbers of zero-dose and under-immunized children—and evidence of what works best—and is therefore inviting local organizations that have solutions to immunization barriers in Nigeria and Ethiopia to apply to become Immunization Partners.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for funding, applicants must fall into one of the following categories:

A not-for-profit organization/civil society organisation (CSO)

A charity or non-government organisation (NGO)

An academic institution

A research and technology organization (RTO)

A business of any size

ALL of the above entities must

Be a legally registered entity in Nigeria or Ethiopia.

Conduct their research and/or operations in Nigeria or Ethiopia.

Be able to demonstrate a track record in these regions.

BENEFIT:

The Immunization Accelerator, funded by GSK, intends to make awards of up to US$100,000 per project.

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IMD HILTI STEM SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Application Deadline: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

LOCATION: Switzerland

The scholarship supports the brightest STEM background MBA scholars by covering roughly 50% of their tuition expenses. This will allow students with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics backgrounds to further their education at IMD. Funded by a generous donation from the Hilti Foundation, the Hilti Scholars Program will support multiple IMD MBA scholars per year.

ELIGIBILITY:

Have an academic background in engineering or STEM subjects and/or a passion for STEM subjects (and a conviction in the positive role STEM must play in an inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future)

Demonstrate excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores

Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role in STEM

Career progression and international exposure

Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class

Performance during the Assessment Day

Essay: How can STEM-focused leadership contribute to a sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive future, and what role can an IMD MBA program play? (750 words)

Please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Before you apply to the program, we strongly recommend that you evaluate the investment needed and investigate the various financing options available to you. An overview of the program fees, payment schedule, and estimated living expenses can be found by clicking here.

Please note that you may apply for multiple scholarships; however, scholarships are non-cumulative, therefore you will not be selected for more than one. In addition, scholarships are reserved for those who are not sponsored.

BENEFIT:

Amount: CHF 50,000

Number of scholarships: Multiple

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