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EXECUTIVE MBA SCHOLARSHIPS AT SHEFFIELD BUSINESS SCHOOL

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LOCATION: United Kingdom

For the September 2026 intake to the Executive MBA course, Sheffield Business School is offering several competitive scholarships to recognize exceptional talent and impactful leaders.

These scholarships reflect Sheffield Business School’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 10, which focus on reducing inequalities and promoting decent work and inclusive economic growth. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship:

For international students (full-time route only)

This scholarship recognises exceptional future business leaders who demonstrate a commitment to reducing inequalities and/or promoting sustainable economic growth.

It supports equal access to world-class education while equipping professionals with the skills needed to create positive economic and societal impact within their organisations and communities.

Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount for international students applying to the full-time Executive MBA course at Sheffield Hallam University.

Inclusive Regional Growth Executive MBA Scholarship:

For home students (full-time and part-time routes)

This scholarship advances the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 10 by promoting inclusive access to advanced leadership education. 

It supports experienced professionals who drive equitable economic growth and foster sustainable, positive change within the South Yorkshire region. 

Up to two scholarships are available, each offering a 30% tuition fee discount for home applicants to the Executive MBA course at Sheffield Hallam University. These scholarships are available to applicants on either the full-time or part-time route.

All Executive MBA applicants are automatically considered for scholarships as part of the admissions process. There is no separate application form.

Your application will be reviewed and your potential impact discussed during the online interview.

Scholarships are awarded as tuition fee discounts, based on your individual impact and overall fit with the Sheffield Business School MBA.
If successful, your offer letter will confirm the scholarship, and the discount will be automatically applied to your tuition fees once you accept your place.

BENEFIT:

International students: up to ten scholarships are available for full-time applicants, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

Home students: up to two scholarships are available for full-time or part-time applicants, each offering a 30% tuition fee discount.

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MANDELA RHODES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 14 April 2026

LOCATION: South Africa

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is a life-changing leadership journey. The scholarship combines financial support with a leadership programme that will challenge you, grow you, and connect you to young African changemakers.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is competitive. It is for young leaders who have a combination of intellect and character. You must be academically strong: your marks should be above 70% or an upper second. You must also have demonstrated leadership on your campus or in your community. See the selection criteria and the scholar testimonials.

If you are between the ages of 19 and 29 in the year of applying, you are eligible. As long as you are under the age of 30 at the time you take up the scholarship, you are eligible to apply.

Students who are citizens of an African country, no matter where they are currently living or studying, are eligible.

To benefit from our programme you must be curious about doing the personal, internal work of leadership. This means a commitment to developing self-awareness by engaging with difficult parts of yourself, an openness to learning from the diversity and differences in your cohort, and a willingness to explore and embrace complexity within yourself, others, and the systems around you.

For scholars from outside South Africa: Important: Applicants from outside South Africa may need to complete SAQA verification to start their studies at a South African university. Please see the relevant FAQs and the information under “Step 3: Get your documents ready.”

BENEFIT:

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship offers comprehensive funding for the core costs associated with your studies. It covers tuition for a one-year Honours degree or a two-year Masters degree in any field at a recognised South African institution of higher education. This includes tuition and registration fees, allowances for study materials, research, and medical aid, accommodation and meals, personal allowance, and economy class travel to and from your home country to your South African university at the beginning and end of your degree.

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