Completed online applications submitted in rounds 1-3 will receive a scholarship corresponding to the round in which the application is submitted.
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Round 1: €6,000
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Round 2: €3,000
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Round 3: €1,000
Part-time MBA scholarships
ESMT’s part-time MBA scholarships have been designed to help encourage you to bring your continued professional development goals to reality. With scholarship options to fit all profiles, outstanding part-time MBA applicants are welcome at ESMT Berlin.
Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. Only self-funded part-time MBA candidates are eligible and all scholarships apply solely to tuition fees.
You will apply for a scholarship during your application to the part-time MBA program. There are two types of scholarships available:
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Automatic scholarships – you do nothing, these are awarded based on whether you meet certain criteria
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Application-driven scholarships – these scholarships require you to answer a specific question (see below). This is collected as part of your part-time MBA application. You can apply for up to three application-driven scholarships but will only be awarded one.
Note that multiple automatic scholarships can be combined with only one application-driven scholarship.
Part-time MBA automatically awarded scholarships
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Automatically awarded scholarships
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Test score excellence scholarship
If you submit GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE scores at the 85th percentile or higher, you will receive a €1,000 scholarship that celebrates your success.
Eligibility: applicants will be considered after submitting a completed application to the part-time MBA program including official test results from either the GMAT or GRE. Scores submitted after the application has been processed will not be considered.
The scores required are:
- GMAT: total score of 690 or higher
- GMAT Focus: Total score of 645 or higher
- GRE: verbal score of 160 or higher; quant score of 165 or higher
- BAT of 16 or higher
- EA of 157 or higher
Requirements: applicants must submit official test results, no older than five years from the date of application, from either the GMAT or GRE.
Part-time MBA application-driven scholarships
To be considered for one of these scholarships, you will need to answer an additional question in your online part-time MBA application. Each scholarship requires a response to a different question.
The following conditions apply:
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You can apply to up to 3 scholarships.
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You can only be awarded one scholarship.
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Applying for scholarships does not guarantee a scholarship award, irrespective of how many you apply for.
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Women in Business Scholarship
There is a lack of gender equality in global business. With this award, ESMT is seeking to support women’s career development and advancement.
Ten scholarships of €6,000 are available.
Question: Tell us why you do - or do not - agree with mandatory board (or senior management) quotas for women.
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Impact Scholarship
Change can be accelerated when social issues and business are aligned. The Impact Scholarship is for applicants who are helping make the world a better place. Preference will be given to those working in social enterprises, non-profit organizations, or NGOs.
Two scholarships of €4,500 are available.
Question: How are you positively impacting the environment, social justice, economic fairness, health, quality of life, or other social concerns?
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Rainbow Scholarship
The Rainbow scholarship supports ESMT’s commitment to diversity. Special consideration will be given to self-identified LGBTQ applicants.
One scholarship of €4,500 is available.
Question: How have you contributed to LGBTQ+ causes and impacted the community?
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International Excellence Scholarship
International Excellence Scholarships are awarded to non-German nationals with extraordinary academic and/or professional profiles, leadership skills, and growth potential.
Three scholarships of €4,500 are available.
Question: ESMT is committed to developing responsible leaders, what is your vision of responsible leadership?
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German Excellence Scholarship
German Excellence Scholarships are awarded to German nationals with extraordinary academic and/or professional profiles, leadership skills, and growth potential.
Three scholarships of €4,500 are available.
Question: ESMT is committed to developing responsible leaders, what is your vision of responsible leadership?
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Refugee Scholarship
Education is a catalyst for change and transformation, and ESMT would like to help three refugees study in the part-time MBA program.
Three scholarships of 50% off tuition (€19,750) are available.
Note that this cannot be combined with any other scholarship (including automatic scholarships) and proof of refugee status is required.
Question: How will you make a difference with the Refugee Scholarship?
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e-fellows Scholarship
ESMT Berlin is pleased to partner with e-fellows to offer a scholarship to e-fellows members, alumni or e-fellows MBA day participants.
Unlimited number of scholarships of €4,000 are available for self-funded applicants.
Question: How will you positively contribute to the learning environment of your peers at ESMT?
Tax Deductions
Many countries allow tuition for higher education, and related costs, to count as tax-deductible expenses. You can learn more about the requirements in Germany, for example, here. Please check with your tax advisor to assess your personal situation.
Possible deductions might include:
- Tuition fees
- Travel required by the program
- Temporary housing expenses
- Cost of prep courses - English, special courses, etc.
