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Nestle scholarship for women at IMD 2026

Awarded by International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MBA

Funding Type

Partial Funding · CHF 40,000

Eligible Courses

MBA

Eligible Nationalities

Open to females of all nations

Can Be Taken At

International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland

Provider

International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland

Last Verified On

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Overview

In 1956, IMEDE came into being in Lausanne, Switzerland, through a partnership between Nestlé and Harvard Business School. By 1989, the institute had joined forces with IMI in Geneva to form IMD, which included its Lausanne campus, aiming to cultivate leaders on a global scale. IMD maintained its close relationship with Nestlé, and in 1997, the IMD MBA Nestlé Scholarship for Women was established, providing ongoing support for aspiring female leaders.

Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship:

  • The applicant must be a female of any nationality.
    • preference to women from developing countries
  • The applicant must have superior academic or professional standing including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE.
  • The applicant must intend to enroll in the MBA for career progression and international exposure.
  • The applicant must be able to contribute to the overall learning experience of the class.
  • The applicant cannot be a recipient of additional scholarships.

Application Process:

  • Interested candidates must complete the Scholarships and Bursaries form found under the Financial Planning section of the MBA application form.
  • The candidate must submit an essay on the following topic in 750 words:
    • "Building a diverse and inclusive workplace requires the participation and accountability of each member of the organization. What would you recommend as ways for Nestlé to better foster allyship amongst employees?” 

Value of the Scholarship:

The selected candidates are awarded a sum of CHF 40,000.

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  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland . Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Nestle scholarship for women at IMD 2026 is N/A.
  • Nestle scholarship for women at IMD 2026 is offered to MBA degree.
  • Nestle scholarship for women at IMD 2026 is offered for MBA.
  • Nestle scholarship for women at IMD 2026 is open for: Open to females of all nations.
  • Nestle scholarship for women at IMD 2026 is offered by International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland .
  • Nestle scholarship for women at IMD 2026 covers Partial Funding, CHF 40,000.