evidencechidozie@gmail.comBackPack Excellence Scholarship 2025
The BackPack Excellence Scholarship by IMD Business School in Switzerland is here to support strong and talented women from any country who want to study for their MBA but have faced big challenges in life.
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This scholarship gives selected women the chance to study for a fully funded MBA in Switzerland, covering tuition and living expenses.
In this post, you’ll find all you need to know: the requirements, benefits, and how to apply step-by-step.
Quick Summary of the BackPack Excellence Scholarship
Host Country: Switzerland
Region: Europe
Level: Master’s Degree (MBA)
Eligible: Open to women from all countries
What You’ll Get: Full MBA tuition + Living expenses
IELTS: Not required
Deadline: July 15, 2025
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Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
To apply, you must be:
A woman from any country.
Someone who has faced serious life or career obstacles like:
Conflict, war, or natural disasters (you had to leave your home/country).
Family or caregiving responsibilities that affected your career path.
Financial hardship that made it hard to further your education.
You also need to meet the normal MBA entry requirements at IMD:
A good academic background
Professional work experience
Leadership skills or potential
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Benefits of BackPack Excellence Scholarship 2025
If you’re selected, the scholarship can cover:
Full tuition (or part of it) for the IMD MBA program
Living allowance to help with daily expenses during your stay in Switzerland
Personal and career support, including:
A powerful leadership training program
Mentorship from professionals and alumni
Access to a global network that can boost your career
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How to Apply for the BackPack Excellence Scholarship 2025
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Visit the IMD MBA website by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.
2. Start your MBA application online but you will need to submit:
Your academic results
Work experience
Test scores (if needed)
Other documents required by IMD
3. Write a scholarship essay, this is where you talk about your personal journey, the obstacles you’ve overcome and your dreams for the future.
4. Submit the scholarship application along with your MBA application.
🗓 Deadline: July 15, 2025
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