SDA Bocconi Announces 30 Total/Partial Merit Scholarships for MBA 2018-19

SDA Bocconi School of Management has announced 30 total/partial merit-based scholarships and tuition waivers for applicants to its full-time MBA program 2018-19.

The last day for submission of applications is April 10, 2018, for the program starting on September 3.

The partial waiver is also available for degree holders in Humanities, Law or Sciences and women candidates.

The 1-year program with English as the medium of instruction has students with an average age of 29 and average work experience of 5.5 years. The class size is 100 in two sections.

Each year, multiple scholarships and tuition waivers are available for outstanding candidates, with the support of companies, other organizations, the alumni and current students.

“Student and alumni support is the foundation on which SDA Bocconi sets the basis to provide scholarships for future promising young leaders who will, in turn, serve as models and contribute to lead global changes starting in the classroom and ending with a new professional path.

“Therefore, scholarship recipients may consider giving back to help the School conceive, design and implement new initiatives and a better program, as well as create a stronger sense of community. Even a small gift has an impact and may change lives,” the school says.

The tuition waivers/scholarships are usually awarded before the Program begins. The number and assignment criteria of total or partial tuition waivers are defined and acknowledged by a special Commission whose decision is final. The beneficiaries will be notified according to the dates indicated in each Notice of Competition and no later by the beginning of the Program.

The applications for tuition waivers will be evaluated on the basis of an analysis of academic and professional record; analysis of the requirements indicated in the specific notice of competition and results of the MBA selection process.

To be eligible for the scholarships/tuition waivers applicants must have sent the application to the 2018-19 MBA Program, fulfilled the pre-requisites for each scholarship/tuition waiver and sent in the Scholarship or Tuition waiver application form by the deadlines indicated.

The school says candidates can apply to the scholarship/tuition waivers even during the course of the selection process.

Scholarships/Fee waivers

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced one scholarship in memory of Paolo Buzzonetti, BCG Alumnus worth 52,000 Euro. The applicants should possess a degree with top grades, at least 3 years work experience, fluency in English and in one of the following languages: Italian, Greek, Turkish. International experience is a plus. The scholarship application form is to reach the Admissions Office of SDA Bocconi, Masters Division (admissions@sdabocconi.it), by May 15, 2018.

To be eligible for the scholarship candidates must have obtained admission to the MBA 2018/2019 Program. The judging panel will be made up of members appointed by The Boston Consulting Group and members appointed by SDA Bocconi.

The selection will be based on an analysis of academic and professional record; results of MBA course selection tests and results of any interviews held by BCG.

Bocconi is offering total tuition waivers in memory of Prof. Claudio Dematté. In Europe (Italy excluded), one student will be eligible for total tuition waiver (up to 100%). Similarly, outside Europe and in Italy one student each will be able to avail of the offer.

Partial tuition waivers are available up to 70% and 50%, for 2 students each, from Africa and Mediterranean Area; China and the Far East; India and South Asia; East Europe and Central Asia; Western Europe (Italy excluded);        North America; Central and South America; Mexico and Italy.

The partial waiver is also available for degree holders in Humanities, Law or Sciences and women candidates.

Besides, the 30% Club, SDA Bocconi Sailing Club, Ski Club and MBA Reunion are offering partial tuition waiver. The Digital Sector is the latest to offer a partial fee waiver to one deserving candidate.

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