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INSEAD Greendale Foundation Scholarship

Offered by Greendale Foundation / INSEAD

A current €35,000 INSEAD MBA scholarship for disadvantaged candidates from specified Southern and East African countries.

Current status

Applications open

The Greendale Foundation Scholarship remains part of INSEAD's current MBA scholarship portfolio. Applicants use the INSEAD Financial Aid Application deadlines for their MBA intake.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 15 November 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationFrance|Singapore
Degree levelMaster's
FundingPartially Funded
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationOne-time MBA scholarship
Study subjectsBusiness & Management
Last checked22 September 2026

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How much is the Greendale Foundation Scholarship?

INSEAD currently lists an award amount of €35,000.

Who can apply?

Nationals of specified Southern and East African countries who meet the scholarship’s background, financial-need and regional-career criteria.

What is the deadline?

The scholarship follows INSEAD’s Financial Aid Application deadlines rather than one universal annual date.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

The current Greendale Foundation Scholarship awards €35,000 to selected disadvantaged Southern and East African candidates committed to building management expertise in Africa.

TuitionPartial
Living stipendEUR 35,000 / one time
AccommodationNone
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsNot covered

Other verified benefits

€35,000 toward the INSEAD MBA for eligible Southern and East African candidates.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

The scholarship is partial and does not cover the full MBA tuition, living, travel or visa costs.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must be nationals of listed Southern/East African countries, have received most of their education there, show financial need and plan careers in the region.

Recipients must return to work in Southern/East Africa within three years after graduation or may be asked to repay the scholarship.

Prior educationQualification meeting INSEAD MBA admission requirements
Minimum gradeCompetitive MBA profile
ExperienceINSEAD MBA professional experience requirements apply
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationConditional

Eligible countries

Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa (disadvantaged backgrounds), Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe (disadvantaged backgrounds), under current criteria.

Language requirements

INSEAD MBA language and admission requirements apply.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Statement of purpose

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • Admission/offer letter
  • CV or résumé
  • English test certificate

What should you do next?

  1. Apply to the INSEAD MBA.
  2. Complete the Financial Aid Application during the scholarship window for your intake.
  3. Demonstrate financial need and your commitment to Southern/East Africa.
  4. Submit by the financial-aid deadline for your MBA round.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the INSEAD Greendale Foundation Scholarship?

INSEAD currently lists the Greendale Foundation Scholarship at €35,000 toward the MBA programme.