GBSN Scholarship for Students of Developing Countries:(Deadline: 17 January 2024 )

Applicants for the Global Business School Network GBSN Scholarship for students from developing countries are welcome to apply. Hanken School of Economics is offering two premium scholarships for Hanken’s 2-year Master’s Degree program in 2024 to students currently studying at or alumni of GBSN member schools from developing countries.

Global Business School Network (GBSN) fosters cross-border networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the network membership and with the broader business education and development communities, with a growing network of over 70 renowned business schools on six continents.

Key Details:

Funded by: Global Business School Network GBSN

Host institute: Hanken School of Economics

Aَpplication Opens:  03 January 2024 (08:00 AM EET)

Application Deadline: 17 January 2024 (15:00 (GMT +2)

Scholarship Duration:  2 Years

Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, South Africa, Tunisia, and Turkey

Benefits of GBSN Scholarship for Students of Developing Countries:

• Full tuition fee for study duration (about 12,500 EUR per year)
• 8,000 EUR for living expenses per year

Master’s Programmes at Hanken:

Applicants can apply for one of the following master’s degree programs:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Governance and Commercial Law
• Humanitarian Logistics
• International Strategy and Sustainability
• Intellectual Property Law
• Marketing
• Marketing and Management (Vaasa)

Eligibility Criteria:

• By January 3, 2024, the candidate must be a student or alumni with a university degree from a GBSN member school to be considered for the Premium Scholarship.

Other GBSN member schools are listed here

Admission Criteria for Master’s Degree at Hanken School of Economics:

• Applicant must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized university or a university of applied sciences.
• Be proficient in the English language (TOEFL: 92, IELTS: 6.5 or PTE Academic: 62,
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: Grade C)
• Applicants must have taken the GMAT or GRE test
• The minimum required test scores for GMAT/GRE differ based on a degree obtained in an EU/EEA country or outside.
• Proof of at least 30 ECTS in the relevant subject to their study program.

To learn more about admission criteria, click here.

Required Documents:

Please prepare and submit the following documents for your scholarship and admission applications:

• Degree and transcript of records
• Diploma Supplement (if available)
• English Proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic)
• GMAT or GRE test score (if available)
• Official Certificate of GPA (if applicable)
• Motivational Questionnaire
• CV in English
• Passport copy
• Any other relevant documents

How Do You Apply for the GBSN Scholarship for Students of Developing Countries?

• • Read carefully and consider specialization/track-specific requirements.
  • The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence.
  • The application process is integrated with the Master’s degree admission application.
  • To apply for the scholarship, first visit the application portal for the Master’s Degree program and apply for admission by the deadline above.

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