Eligibility
You are eligible if you:
- receive a conditional or unconditional offer from Southampton
- will be studying the Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- are not receiving any external scholarship
USBS (MBA) Excellence International Scholarship
Up to £13,000 is available to UK and international students studying for the Master of Business Administration (MBA). They are awarded to candidates who can best demonstrate business excellence in an interview.
Scholarships are available for 3 different amounts:
- £13,000
- £10,000
- £7,000
The amount you get is determined by your performance at interview.
There is no separate application for this scholarship, but you must submit your application to study for the MBA by 31 July 2026 in order to be considered for this scholarship.
How to apply
You do not need to apply for this scholarship.
If we offer you a place on the MBA, we'll automatically consider you for the USBS (MBA) Excellence International Scholarship. But you must apply to study on the MBA by 31 July 2026.
How we award scholarships
This is a competitive process and not all applicants will be successful.
To get this scholarship you will need to complete an interview which will assess the following criteria:
- a high degree of relevant professional experience in management and/or leadership
- evidence of rapid career progression
- clear ability to contribute to the quality of the MBA cohort
- strong academic ability and performance
- excellent performance at interview
The scholarship award is made at the discretion of the Business School. Their decisions are final.
Help and advice
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