Laidlaw Women’s Leadership Scholarship — Master's Scholarship

The Laidlaw Foundation and IE Foundation fund this scholarship for women taking IE Business School’s International MBA, in the spring or fall intake.

It aims to bring in women with clear leadership potential who would not have considered an MBA because of the cost. At least 14 are awarded each academic year.

Benefits & funding

50% to 100% of International MBA tuition fees.
Living expenses may also be covered, fully or in part.
Cannot be combined with IE Awards; if you apply for both, you are assessed for IE Awards first.

Eligibility

Women only.
Must already be admitted to the International MBA (spring or fall intake).
Strong academic and professional record, leadership potential, and a high, documented financial need.
No nationality restriction is stated.

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Education required
Bachelor
Experience required
≥ 3 yrs
Gender requirement
Female

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Application process

1
Apply to the International MBA and be admitted.
2
Fill in the Laidlaw form, which includes two essay questions.
3
Submit the IE Financial Aid application with financial documents, choosing this scholarship as one of up to three awards.
4
Both must be in by the intake’s deadline; a joint committee decides.

Program timeline

15 April
deadline for the fall intake (decision by 15 May)
15 September
deadline for the spring intake (decision by 15 October)
Shortlist notice
1–3 weeks after you apply