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IMD MBA Hilti Scholars Program (STEM Scholars)
A CHF 50,000 scholarship from the Hilti Foundation for MBA scholars with a STEM background, supporting roughly 50% of IMD MBA tuition, with a 750-word STEM-leadership essay.
| Amount / funding | CHF 50,000 (roughly 50% of tuition expenses, per the official page) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Throughout 2026 (available until allocated) — no calendar date published on the official page |
| Start date | 2027 MBA intake (confirm intake year on the official page — published deadline pattern reads 'Throughout 2026') |
| Level | MBA |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
A CHF 50,000 scholarship from the Hilti Foundation for MBA scholars with a STEM background, supporting roughly 50% of IMD MBA tuition, with a 750-word STEM-leadership essay.
Minimum requirements
Academic background in STEM subjects and/or a passion for STEM; demonstrated excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavours including GPA and GMAT/GRE scores; ambition to pursue a leadership role in STEM; performance during the Assessment Day; 750-word essay as specified; multiple scholarships per year; non-sponsored candidates only
Application checklist
- MBA application via the IMD application form
- Scholarship application in the Program section of the MBA application form
- Essay (750 words): 'How can STEM-focused leadership contribute to a sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive future and what role can an IMD MBA program play?'
- Evidence of STEM academic background and/or passion for STEM, academic and professional excellence, career progression and international exposure
Application tips
- This is the STEM-specific IMD award: your STEM background and leadership ambition in STEM must be central, not incidental.
- The 750-word essay is mandatory and programme-specific — answer the set question, not a generic leadership prompt.
- Awards are available until allocated, so apply early rather than waiting for a year-end deadline that does not exist.
- Scholarships are non-cumulative: you will be selected for at most one IMD scholarship even if you apply for several.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: MBA, STEM leadership, business, management