Eligibility
You are eligible if you:
- receive a conditional or unconditional offer from Southampton
- will be studying the Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- have been ordinarily resident in either South East Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Central America, Latin America, North America or Europe during the 3 years before the start of the course (ignoring time spent while studying outside your usual country of residence)
- show promise as a future leader by demonstrating business excellence
- will pay the Overseas fee
Check if you will pay the Overseas fee.
You must not be in receipt of any external scholarship.
Deadline for applications
You must submit your expression of interest form, which includes a 500-word statement, by 5pm (UK time) on 23 May 2025.
How we award scholarships
This is a competitive process and not all applicants will be successful.
To compete for the scholarship, applicants must interview and submit a 500-word statement on why they should receive it.
The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s statement, their MBA application and their interview. Their business excellence will be assessed using 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
The scholarship award is made at the discretion of the Business School. Their decisions are final.
Successful applicants will be contacted in writing on or before 30 June 2025. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified shortly after that date.
Conditions of getting the scholarship
Find out the conditions of getting a scholarship.
How to apply
All MBA offer holders who are eligible for this scholarship will be invited to complete an expression of interest form, including a 500-word statement on why they should receive the scholarship.
Contact us
For more information or help, email international-scholarships@soton.ac.uk.