IESE Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarship

IESE Business School offers this scholarship to women applying to its full-time MBA who have a STEM background or significant accomplishments in the field. Candidates should also show potential to advocate for stronger female representation in STEM.

The full-time MBA runs for 15 or 19 months, depending on the track. The scholarship is considered through the MBA admissions process rather than a separate application. IESE reviews scholarship applications after admission and awards them by admissions round.

Benefits & funding

Individual IESE MBA scholarships typically cover 10%–50% of tuition; IESE does not publish a separate amount for this scholarship.
Living expenses are not covered.

Eligibility

Applicants must be women with a STEM background or significant accomplishments in STEM.
Applicants should have the potential to advocate for stronger female representation in STEM.
Full-time MBA candidates must hold an undergraduate degree; a valid GMAT or GRE is mandatory, and non-native English speakers must pass an accepted English test.
IESE publishes no nationality or residency restriction for this scholarship.

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Education required
Bachelor
Gender requirement
Female

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Application process

1
Start the online IESE full-time MBA application.
2
Complete the single scholarship essay within the MBA application and indicate up to three scholarships that fit your profile.
3
Submit the MBA form, Kira video essays, official transcripts, CV, GMAT or GRE result, required English result, one recommendation, mandatory essays, photograph and €200 application fee by the chosen round deadline.
4
Complete the interview and any recommended Assessment Day if invited; the scholarship is considered only after admission, and the committee decides which scholarship to award.

Program timeline

Round 1 application deadline.
Sep 23, 2026
Round 1 final decision by this date.
Nov 23, 2026
Round 2 application deadline.
Jan 7, 2027
Round 3 application deadline.
Mar 9, 2027
Round 4 and final application deadline.
May 6, 2027
Round 4 final decision by this date.
Jun 11, 2027
Scholarship decisions announced no later than this date.
Jun 30, 2027
Full-time MBA begins in Barcelona.
September 2027