Sheffield University Management School, UK is offering a number of scholarships worth 50 per cent of the tuition fees on a competitive basis for students starting the MBA program in September 2026.
Candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, career progression, and potential to contribute to the MBA programme will be offered with the scholarship.
Notably, applicants do not need to complete a separate application for the scholarship. All candidates who are offered a place on the full-time MBA will automatically be considered for the MBA scholarship, the university said in a press statement.
Who is eligible?
The application process includes assessment of application forms by the the admissions team at Sheffield University, including the supporting statement, to award an overall score.
In addition, performance of candidates at interviews will also be assessed.
The university said that applicants must to hold any offer to study the Sheffield MBA, conditional or unconditional.
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However, applicants who have been offered a place through the exceptions process cannot be considered for a scholarship.
It mat be mentioned here that the Sheffield University Management School will award scholarships throughout the year.
Applicants will receive an offer to study the Sheffield MBA before they are made a scholarship offer. Candidates need to accept their scholarship and pay the deposit soon after receiving their offer.
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Selection criteria
Applicants will be assessed on how they addressed the following questions (200 words per question) in their supporting statement:
- What has influenced/motivated your decision to choose to study an MBA?
- What are your professional strengths and areas for development?
- How will the Sheffield MBA support you in your ongoing development?
- How do you think you stand out based on your professional experience and any other notable achievements?
As per the university, the score of all candidates will be reviewed by the MBA admissions panel and recommendations will be passed to the MBA Programme Director for final approval.
Important points to remember
The Sheffield MBA Scholarship 2026 cannot be awarded in conjunction with other scholarships of the university.
Further, if an applicant is selected for more than one scholarship, the most valuable award will take precedence. The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount only, and there is no cash alternative.
Applicants must commence their programme at the University of Sheffield in Autumn 2026.
For more information, visit the official website.