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EXECUTIVE MBA SCHOLARSHIPS AT SHEFFIELD BUSINESS SCHOOL

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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UNIVERSITY OF MALTA ISLANDS & SMALL STATES INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: 1st July 2026 14:00 CEST.

LOCATION: Malta

The scholarships funded through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism (MFT) are intended for students who are nationals of Small Island Developing States eligible for Official Development Assistance to enable them to follow postgraduate programmes offered by the Islands and Small States Institute (ISSI) at the University of Malta.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants who intend to apply for a scholarship must meet the entry requirements set out by the University of Malta and the conditions for joining the specific programme indicated above at the time of application. Applicants who can only be considered on a conditional basis (i.e. are not in a position to provide proof of attainment of the academic qualifications required to join the programme) at the time of application cannot be considered for the scholarship.

Applicants will be required to attend an online interview.

Applicants for other courses cannot be considered for this scholarship.

Applicants must be nationals of Small Island Developing States eligible for Official Development AssistanceDual nationals who also hold EU/EEA or non-SIDS nationality are not eligible. 

Candidates employed in public office or working actively with NGOs in their home country will be preferred.

The scholarship holder will be requested to enter into an agreement with the University of Malta and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Malta, for the duration of their studies. This agreement will be binding in terms of the observation of rules and regulations of the University of Malta, to seriously engage in studies, register monthly progress with his academic tutor/coordinator, and complete the set programme within the established time frame.

Only applicants who have obtained a full acceptance will be considered for the scholarship award. 

Applicants who have a conditional acceptance cannot be considered for the award of the above scholarships. 

Admission requirements for the Master of Arts (Research in Islands and Small States) are available here. 

English Language Proficiency:

Applicants are required to present an internationally recognised English Language Proficiency Certificate at the required level. Further information about English language requirements for the 2026-27 academic year entry is available here

Candidates are expected to have the necessary IELTS results by the very latest 1st July 2026.

Expressions of interest for Masters by Research must reach the Islands and Small States Institute by 30 April 2026 by email.

BENEFIT:

Three scholarships will be awarded at Master’s level for academic year 2026-27.

These scholarships will cover:

University of Malta Tuition Fees

A EUR 1,000 research grant is available for a maximum of twelve (12) months only to cover costs for fieldwork (travel, primary data collection, and software licenses to analyze the data) against receipts.

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