Wili and Ilse Scholarship — Master's Scholarship

The Wili and Ilse Scholarship is a £10,000 award for one successful Brazilian applicant to the London Business School MBA. An anonymous donor funds the scholarship, which London Business School administers for in-person study in London.

Eligible candidates do not submit a separate scholarship application; they are considered automatically after gaining admission. The August 2027 MBA intake is open, and the programme offers exit points after 15, 18 or 21 months.

Benefits & funding

The recipient receives £10,000 toward MBA study costs.
One scholarship is available.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Brazilian and successfully admitted to the London Business School MBA.
This is a master’s-level award tied to the full-time MBA.
MBA candidates submit an online form, three essays including one optional essay, a one-page CV, professional referee details, a valid GMAT or GRE score, university transcripts and the £200 application fee; proof of English may also be required.
No residency, age or gender requirement is stated for the scholarship.

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Eligible nationalities
Brazil

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Application process

1
Choose one of the three MBA admissions rounds for the August 2027 intake and submit the complete online application by 17:00 UK time on that round’s deadline.
2
Provide the required essays, one-page CV, referee details, valid GMAT or GRE score, university transcripts, application fee and any required English-language evidence.
3
If shortlisted, complete the MBA interview; London Business School then combines the interview with the written application for its admissions decision.
4
Successful Brazilian MBA applicants are considered automatically for the scholarship, with no separate scholarship form.

Program timeline

Current cycle
Applications are open for the August 2027 MBA intake.
Chosen admissions round, 17:00 UK time
Complete MBA application deadline.
After application review
Selected applicants interview with alumni or senior admissions staff.
After interview
The Admissions Committee communicates its decision by email.
MBA programme starts.
August 2027