Deadline: 22 November 2006 & 2 May 2007
The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholarship was established in memory of Muriel Dargent (1967 – 2004), Matthieu Dargent (1997 – 2004), Iris Dargent (2001 – 2004), and Muriel's parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami.
A graduate of HEC in 1988, Muriel Dargent presented a strong role model for young women, juggling her responsibilities as wife, mother, and leader. As the Financial Director of Nihon L'Oreal in Japan, Muriel was fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese.
The Fondation Rainbow Bridge will enable young women recipients to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA.
Eligibility:
Recipients of this scholarship are top-caliber female candidates who have been admitted to the HEC MBA program and who can demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in one or more of the following areas:
Community work,
Charity engagement,
Sustainable development practices.
Selection Criteria:
Women applying must come from an Asian or African country affected by a natural disaster, drought or famine. In addition, they must demonstrate a commitment to solving some of the social and economic issues affecting their countries while working for the long-term security of the people living there.
Essay Question:
Please explain in 1,500 words why you should be named the Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholar at the HEC MBA Program, while identifying your post-MBA goals.
Personal Financial Statement:
Applicants must submit a detailed description of their financial circumstances as well as a cash-flow forecast for the 16-month duration at HEC.
Amount of Awards:
€ 20,000
Number of Awards:
Two awards per year (one for the January intake; the other for the September intake)
Application Deadlines:
January 2007 candidates:
Deadline: November 22, 2006
Publication of decision: November 28, 2006
September 2007 candidates:
Deadline: May 2, 2007
Publication of decision: May 4, 2007
http://www.mba.hec.edu/mba/site/admissions/financing/scholarships/hec-fondation_rainbow_bridge.598.html
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