IE Foundation launched this scholarship in 2025 with a gift from Olaf Díaz-Pintado, to back women building careers in finance.
Each academic year it funds one outstanding woman through the Master in Finance at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.
Benefits & funding
- 100% of Master in Finance tuition fees.
- Tuition only: the scholarship sheet names no living-cost support.
- One award per academic year.
- The recipient joins the IE Foundation Fellows honors community.
Eligibility
- Women only; open to candidates worldwide, with no nationality restriction.
- Must be admitted to the Master in Finance at IE Business School.
- Outstanding academic record, with a minimum GPA of 75/100.
- Leadership, a global outlook and a commitment to positive impact after graduation.
- Financial need is preferred, not required.
Can you apply?
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Education required
Bachelor
Gender requirement
Female
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Application process
- 1Apply and be admitted to the Master in Finance (IE Admissions).
- 2Apply for the scholarship through IE Financial Aid, with an essay on your finance or impact experience and your plans for your home country.
- 3A selection committee reviews admitted candidates and chooses the recipient.
Program timeline
Deadline for the Fall 2026 intake (passed)
Apr 15, 2026
Deadline for the Spring 2027 intake (passed)
Sep 15, 2026
Next cycle’s deadlines
not yet published