Alliance MBS scholarships

To be considered for an Alliance Manchester Business School scholarship you will need to submit a complete application for the Full-time MBA. Some of the scholarships require an additional scholarship application to be submitted; please review the information about each scholarship for specific details.

The scholarships are competitive and awarded to the strongest candidates. There are specific criteria for each scholarship, therefore please review the individual scholarship information. As well as the specific criteria for each scholarship, there are general criteria which apply to all scholarships which are as follows:

General criteria applying to all scholarships

• Excellent performance across all of the Full-time MBA admission criteria
• Potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the MBA programme and the diverse professional and cultural profile and experience of the MBA class.
• Strong values and ethics and preferably able to demonstrate contribution to society/communities in roles outside of the workplace.
• Potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities.
• Able to demonstrate a strong fit with our overall admissions strategy

Eligibility criteria: 

• The most outstanding MBA applicants identified during the admissions process.
• A minimum GMAT of 600 or equivalent GRE.

Application format:

• Complete Full-time MBA application
• Additional scholarship application not required

Who is this for?

Candidates who demonstrate good academic credentials, plus outstanding achievements and career progression in the following sectors:

• Professional services: Candidates working for an internationally-recognised professional services company (global leader) in one of the following roles: management consultant, accountant/auditor, architect, legal professional. This award is not open to IT consultants.
• Entrepreneurship: Candidates with professional careers in entrepreneurship, demonstrating outstanding achievements and exceptional entrepreneurial flair for creating and running a successful or growing a business venture(s).
• Marketing: Candidates with good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements in marketing management roles for international brands or organisations.
• Energy: Candidates with good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements, currently working in a senior role for a multinational energy, oil or gas company.
• Military leaders: Open to UK/European (EEA) permanent residents with previous/current experience as armed forces officers. Candidates must have strong communication and networking skills, leadership qualities and a commitment to promoting social and corporate responsibility in British/European society. We have a long history of helping officers build successful post-forces careers.

How to apply:

• Complete the Full-time MBA application form
• Email a written scholarship statement addressing the points below (maximum 2 pages A4) to [email protected]
• What makes you stand out as an exceptional candidate for this award?
• How do you help or inspire others?
• How will your experience and personal qualities benefit the MBA class?
• How will you contribute as a future Alliance MBS alumnus, to return our investment in you?

Application deadline and decision dates
The industry sector scholarships are all awarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

Who is this for?

• Inspirational leaders with exceptional leadership qualities
• Minimum 6 years' professional experience since completion of bachelor degree
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a strategic leadership position
• Currently working in a senior management position for a multinational company (a strategic leadership role, with high-level responsibility, and most likely reporting into board level)
• Exceptional career progression and outstanding professional and personal achievements
• Strong performance on Manchester MAT

How to apply:

• Complete the Full-time MBA application form
• Candidates are not required to take the GMAT, but will be required to take the Manchester Admissions Test (MAT) which is predominantly a psychometric profile of leadership characteristics and qualities.
• Email a written scholarship statement addressing the points below (maximum 3 pages A4) to [email protected]
• Tell us how you meet the scholarship criteria and what makes you stand out as an exceptional candidate for this award?
• How do you help and inspire others?
• How will you contribute inspirational leadership to the MBA programme and as a future alumnus of Alliance Manchester Business School?

Application deadline and decision dates:

• Awarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made. Candidates who apply early may, therefore, have a better chance.

Who is this for?

Members of the Manchester Young Professionals community who demonstrate good academic credentials, plus outstanding achievements and career progression. MYP is a community of professionals who live and work in Manchester and Greater Manchester across a wide range of sectors.

How to apply

• Complete the Full-time MBA application form
• Inform [email protected] that you have submitted your application

Application deadline

• The Manchester Young Professionals scholarship application deadline is 26 April.