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Sainsbury Science Management Fellows Scholarships

EIBF annually awards MBA scholarships of £50,000 to promising scientists who are looking to take their business skills to the next level. 

Building on almost 40 years’ experience working with engineers, EIBF launched this exciting scholarship specifically for scientists in 2024. It aims to further aid the economic prosperity of the UK to help build on its leading reputation in scientific research. 

EIBF works in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory to provide the scholarships. 

Eligibility

Successful candidates must:

  • Have a first degree in a science or allied technology discipline  - preferably a first or upper second class
  • Have taken a GMAT exam, with a target score of 650+
  • Demonstrate strong business leadership qualities and show a strong commitment to the economic development of the UK
  • Be a UK National, currently living in the United Kingdom
  • Have between four to ten years professional experience post-degree

Approved business schools

The Sainsbury Science Management Fellows Scholarship award is £50,000 for a full-time MBA course at the following business schools:

It is not necessary to have secured a place at business school before applying for this scholarship. Successful applicants without a confirmed place at an approved business school will be given a scholarship ‘offer in principle’, which must be taken up within 12 months, otherwise the offer expires.

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Applications should be made via the National Physical Laboratory, which administers the scholarship on EIBF’s behalf. Full application details can be found on the National Physical Laboratory website. 

The scholarship does not support the study of part-time, distance learning or executive MBA courses.  

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