Forté strives to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers in business through access to education, career opportunities, and a community of successful women. IMD is proud to partner with Forté to support their mutual goal of achieving female representation across the corporate spectrum. A few of the benefits of being a Forté member include:

Ongoing professional development and leadership skill-building programs.

A job board where you can explore internship and full-time employment opportunities.

Leadership conferences where you can develop your skills and build your professional network.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarships will be awarded to the best all-around female applicants

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

Career progression and international exposure

Ability to contribute to the overall learning experience of your class

Performance during the Assessment Day

Essay Required: “As an IMD MBA scholar, what would make you a good female ambassador for the MBA program and a valuable member of the Forté community?” (100 words) 

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

Before you apply, 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 by their company.

BENEFIT:

Amount: CHF 30,000

Number of scholarships: 2