2026 IMD BackPack-Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship for Women in Switzerland – Fully Funded

Location: Switzerland

Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Eligibility: Women (All Nationalities)

Duration: 1 year

Deadline: July 15, 2026

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The IMD BackPack-Excellence Scholarship for Women is a prestigious fully funded scholarship opportunity offering complete financial coverage for the internationally recognized IMD MBA program in Lausanne, Switzerland. Established by the BackPack Foundation in collaboration with IMD Business School, this scholarship exists to create a fairer playing field for talented and driven women who have faced obstacles that made an MBA feel out of reach.

Founded in 1990, IMD (International Institute for Management Development) is one of the world’s top business schools, consistently ranked among the best globally for its MBA and executive education programs. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland, IMD is renowned for its rigorous one-year MBA program that focuses on leadership development, strategic thinking, and global business acumen.

The BackPack-Excellence Scholarship supports women with leadership potential but limited ability to realize opportunities, whether due to financial constraints, family responsibilities, or past disruptions in their professional path. This scholarship provides the skills, network, and confidence to lead with impact in business, public life, and beyond, opening doors to new possibilities and creating a ripple effect for others.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:

Full tuition fees covered for the IMD MBA program
Living expenses covered throughout the one-year program
All program fees included

Study at one of the world’s top business schools
Access to IMD’s world-class faculty and resources
Intensive one-year MBA focused on practical leadership skills

Networking with business leaders and fellow scholars
Ongoing support from the BackPack Foundation

Enhanced leadership skills and business acumen
Global career opportunities
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a woman
Be from any nationality
Meet all criteria of admission to the IMD MBA program
Not be sponsored by an employer or any other organization
Demonstrate leadership potential and strong desire to make an impact in business or public life
Have faced barriers like financial constraint, family obligations, interruptions in educational or career path e.t.c
Demonstrate excellence in previous academic or professional record
Show ambition and ability to use education to pursue a leadership role
Be committed to pursuing a meaningful career in leadership
Upon graduation, be expected to draw upon skills to catalyze positive change

Note: Kindly check the official website for complete and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The BackPack-Excellence Scholarship selection process assesses applicants based on academic and professional excellence, demonstrated through exceptional academic records, strong GPAs, notable professional achievements, and standardized test scores where applicable; leadership potential, reflected in ambition, vision for impact, proven leadership experiences, and a commitment to driving positive change; values alignment, shown through the embodiment of the BackPack Foundation’s core principles of Share, Dare, and Care and alignment with the scholarship’s mission; passion for addressing challenges, expressed through a clear understanding of societal or business issues the applicant aims to solve and how the IMD MBA will enable meaningful contributions; overcoming obstacles, evidenced by resilience, perseverance, and the ability to transform adversity into growth; and contribution to class, highlighting the applicant’s potential to enrich the IMD learning community through diverse experiences, perspectives, and engagement in an international environment.