The Reaching Out MBA LGBTQ+ Fellowships are a joint effort between Saïd Business School and Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) to develop the LGBTQ+ and active ally business leaders of tomorrow. 

The Saïd Business School Foundation offer exceptional candidates ROMBA Fellowships to support their studies and recognise their efforts to increase equality, diversity, and inclusion in their workplaces and communities.

ELIGIBILITY:

All MBA applicants are eligible for the fellowship, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

A commitment to, and leadership within, the LGBTQ+ community.

A passion to empower LGBTQ+ classmates and allies. 

Intention to be actively involved with Pride@SBS, preferably in a leadership position. 

scoresAcademic achievement and excellence, demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.

Candidates are advised to highlight these attributes in their fellowship essays. 

Candidates must submit a complete MBA application and upload the fellowship essay in the ‘Funding’ section of the program application form. 

There is no fixed application deadline for this scholarship.

All offer holders who have submitted a supporting essay for the ROMBA scholarship will be considered after each MBA admissions deadline. However, we cannot guarantee the availability of this scholarship in our later application stages, so early application to the MBA program is recommended. 

BENEFIT:

Up to £20,000 per award.

As a fellow at Saïd Business School, you will have the opportunity to attend the ROMBA conference and ROMBA Summer Treks.