BOUSTANY FOUNDATION CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY MBA SCHOLARSHIP, 2026

Application Deadline: 15th May 2026.

LOCATION: England

The Cambridge MBA is one of the world’s leading business programmes, taught at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.

Scholarship recipients become members of Pembroke College, the third oldest and one of the most highly regarded colleges.

The Boustany MBA Cambridge Scholarship is granted once every two years for a one year course at Cambridge University, Judge Business School.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must have an excellent academic background and show considerable promise. Although the Scholarship can be awarded to candidates of any nation, priority will be given to candidates of Lebanese descent.

Candidates may apply for the Scholarship only after receiving an offer of admission from the Cambridge MBA programme.

Application Process

If you wish to apply, please send a copy of your curriculum vitae with a photograph, GMAT scores and acceptance letter from the University to: admissions@boustany-foundation.org

If shortlisted, you will be invited to one or more interviews with the Foundation and one candidate will be awarded the Scholarship.

Deadline for the submission of candidacy: 15th May 2026.

The Scholarship will be awarded during the month of June 2026.

BENEFIT:

The Scholarship offers the following:
Financial aid amounting to 75% of the tuition fees
Travel and accommodation expenses related to the internship.

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THE MACHEL-MANDELA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 15 November 2024

LOCATION: South Africa

The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. The Machel-Mandela Internship programme offers an opportunity for a graduate to participate in the work of one of Africa’s leading think tanks, including participating in the organisation of events, the writing of papers and op-eds and other policy work.

ELIGIBILITY:

Under 30 years of age

A Masters level degree

Excellent spoken and written English. African and other languages would be an asset.

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and reliable, a self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management

Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail

Fluency in all basic IT skills

Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset

The intern may be from South Africa or farther afield

A passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and strategies to strengthen Africa’s economic performance.

Broad knowledge of African politics and economics

Familiarity with the work of the Brenthurst Foundation (please consult the website : http://www.thebrenthurstfoundtion.org)

Please address your application to info@thebrenthurstfoundation.org quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Internship’ in the subject line.

BENEFIT:

An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation, if required (subject to Foundation policy), will be provided. Other work–related expenses may also be covered subject to agreement with the Foundation.

The internship will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment by 1 February 2025. 

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