African Leadership in Business Scholarships

Brief description:

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The ALB fellowship is for citizens who are expected to serve as representatives of their country, the African continent, and the ALB Foundation throughout their program and ongoing professional career.

To ensure that the ALB goals are being pursued throughout the MBA program, all ALB Fellows complete the ALB Fellowship Project, which involves the group development of an entrepreneurial business plan to be implemented in the Fellow’s home country.  Additionally, all ALB Fellows are expected to commit to returning to their home country following graduation, and remaining there to work for a minimum of two years.

Host Institution(s):

IE Business School, Madrid and other institutions (check our website for updated lists)

Field(s) of study:

MBA Programme offered at a list of institutions

Target group:

The scholarship are open for all African citizens.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Two (2) scholarships covering 100% of tuition fees are available for the International MBA program at IE Business School.

$5,000 fellowship award.  The fellowship application is open to all MBA students beginning study in 2012 or 2013, who meet the eligibility requirements as outlined on our website

Eligibility:

To qualify for the ALB Fellowship Program, applicants should demonstrate the following through their application:

•  A commitment to returning to their country after program completion

•  Strong professional background, including 3 or more years of work experience

•  Strong academic background, including completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent

•  High competency in written and spoken English

•  Acceptance to an MBA program

•  Completion of the GMAT exam

•  All other requirements for admission to the partner school program

Eligibility for scholarships is merit and need based.

Application instructions:

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to register and  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:   http://albfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=247