Calling all international change-makers in the nonprofit sector! Your dream of pursuing an Executive MBA at Cork University Business School (CUBS) could now become reality—tuition-free! But act fast—the application deadline is June 20, 2025, and competition will be fierce.
What Makes This Scholarship a Game-Changer?
The Cork University Business School Bank of Ireland MBA Scholarship is exclusively designed for professionals working in the Not-for-Profit or Charity sector, offering a 100% tuition fee waiver valued at €32,414 for the prestigious 2025–2027 UCC CUBS Executive MBA programme. This two (02) year, career-transforming journey will equip you with world-class business leadership skills, all while keeping your finances intact.
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- Scholarship Value: Full tuition fee coverage for the entire MBA program
- Program Duration: 2025–2027.
Why Should You Apply?
This scholarship isn’t just about financial support—it’s about empowering nonprofit leaders to drive impactful change in their organizations and communities. As a recipient, you’ll gain access to:
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- Top-tier Business Education: Learn from world-renowned professors and industry leaders.
- Unmatched Networking: Connect with peers, mentors, and future collaborators.
- Career Acceleration: Strengthen your leadership skills and open doors to executive roles.
- Exclusive Learning Environment: Join one of Ireland’s most prestigious business schools.
And the best part? No IELTS or GMAT is explicitly required if you meet the MBA program’s entry criteria!
Eligibility: Are You the Perfect Candidate?
To qualify for this life-changing opportunity, applicants must:
- Work in the Not-for-Profit/Charity sector.
- Meet UCC CUBS Executive MBA entry requirements (Course code: CKL11).
- Apply and secure an offer for the UCC CUBS Executive MBA via portal https://www.ucc.ie/en/apply.
- Accept their MBA offer before submitting the scholarship application.
How to Apply: A Simple Yet Competitive Process
- Apply for the MBA: First, secure admission to the UCC CUBS Executive MBA.
- Prepare a 1,000-word personal statement highlighting:
- Your educational and career history.
- Examples of professional excellence or personal achievements.
- Future career ambitions and how the MBA will elevate them.
- Why you deserve the scholarship.
- Submit an up-to-date CV alongside your personal statement.
- Send your scholarship application directly to the MBA Academic Director as per this notice https://www.ucc.ie/en/scholarships/postgraduate/blschpg/cblpgcubsboimbaschnfps/.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Cork University Business School Bank of Ireland MBA Scholarship is Friday, June 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (GMT) whereas the shortlisted candidates will be notified to attended interviews starting June 30, 2025.