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MBA Scholarships

Vlerick Business School awards MBA scholarships based on academic achievement, personal profile or financial lead. The following scholarships exclusively apply to the Executive MBA, European Executive MBA and Online Executive MBA. 

If you are interested in Full-time MBA scholarships, find out more here >

INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The world needs innovation and entrepreneurship like never before. It needs business leaders who think differently - and who anticipate and influence change to move society forward. That’s why we want to help outstanding innovative entrepreneurs to have even greater impact.

Executive MBA
European Executive MBA
Online Executive MBA

SOCIAL IMPACT

Societies across the world are powered and shaped by people who care –and whose business abilities and thinking are channelled into making life better for everyone. Vlerick is passionate about empowering these amazing individuals to have even greater impact.

Executive MBA
European Executive MBA
Online Executive MBA

Female Empowerment

We all benefit when our workplaces are diverse and represent as many different voices in society as possible, which is why Vlerick is passionate about empowering women to achieve their full potential.

Executive MBA
European Executive MBA
Online Executive MBA

Diversity

We know the most game-changing innovations often involve diverse thinking and different voices. We want to offer individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to join us, share their perspectives and grow their mindsets – and help us to keep the Vlerick community an equal and inclusive space for all.

European Executive MBA only

International Experience

When people from across the globe come together and collaborate, they make business and society better and we believe Vlerick’s mix of international perspectives and mindsets is an important part of what makes our school so extraordinary. That’s why we want to make sure international participants have the financial support they need to join the European Executive MBA – and become part of our rich and diverse cohort.

European Executive MBA only


What do the scholarships cover? 

Scholarships do not include the cost of accommodation, visa or flights on (international) study/immersion trips (if applicable). 

Who can apply? 

  • You hold an academic degree from an accredited institution OR a professional degree from an accredited institution together with a valid GMAT/GRE/Executive Assessment score
  • You have a minimum of 4 years of full-time professional work experience
  • You are committed to starting one of the following programmes at Vlerick: 
    • Executive MBA (Intake yearly in October)
    • European Executive MBA (Intake yearly in January)
    • Online Executive MBA (Intake yearly in January and October)

How to apply?

  • Complete your application pack on apply.vlerick.com and successfully pass the Vlerick Business School Admissions Test (VBAT)
  • Create a short video pitch, explaining why you are a great candidate for your chosen path (recorded video – max 2 mins) 
  • Answer the questions in the application form in any format of your choice (written text, video, presentation, …)
  • Submit your scholarship application, within the deadline (mentioned below) to grants@vlerick.com 

Winners of scholarship grants will be notified personally. The scholarships can only be awarded if the candidate has passed the steps of the application process successfully. 

You can apply only once for a Vlerick Business School MBA scholarship. Additional applications will not be considered. 

Deadlines and Submission

  • Application Deadline: 25 February 2024 at 23:59
    • Announcement of Winners: by 1 March 2024 at 23:59
  • Application Deadline: 7 April 2024 at 23:59
    • Announcement of Winners: by 12 April 2024 at 23:59
  • Application Deadline: 30 June 2024 at 23:59
    • Announcement of Winners: by 5 July 2024 at 23:59
  • Application Deadline: 25 August 2024 at 23:59
    • Announcement of Winners: by 30 August 2024 at 23:59
  • Application Deadline: 29 September 2024 at 23:59
    • Announcement of Winners: by 4 October 2024 at 23:59
  • Application Deadline: 8 December 2024 at 23:59
    • Announcement of Winners: by 13 December 2024 at 23:59

Please note that you can only apply for a scholarship before the start of the programme of your choice. Once the academy year has started, your application will no longer be considered. 

More information? 

Please contact grants@vlerick.com for all questions and enquiries.