Country specific funding opportunities

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For anyone working for a UK private sector company with between 5 and 250 employees, the Train to Gain initiative offers grant support of up to £1,000 to develop leadership and management skills, which includes MBAs. The organisation normally has to match-fund it, but for details on this and eligibility, please click here.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but will hopefully provide you with some starting points to explore funding opportunities.

Australia

The General Sir Monash Awards are awarded annually. Up to eight Awards may be given to outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad at the world's best universities, appropriate to their field of study. The award is relevant for MBA study and offers up to AUD $150,000 over three years.

Brazil

Fundação Estudar Scholarships focus on offering high quality educational opportunities to young individuals with determination, thirst to win and who are gifted with intellectual and professional ambition. In addition to the financial award granted by the foundation, scholars receive support and resources for career development and professional networking both during their academic experiences and post-graduation.

The Brazilian Department of Education offers information regarding financing opportunities and scholarships for Brazilian citizens who wish to pursue international studies.

Canada

Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) manages a range of scholarship programs for Canadian nationals.

Colombia

Colfuturo Scholarships / Loans finance the costs of graduate studies around the world up to a maximum of US $25,000 per year and for a maximum two year stay abroad. Its main objective is to provide Colombian students with more and better study opportunities and enable them to contribute with their experiences of studying abroad to the economic and social development of Colombia. Once students have graduated, they must return to Colombia within one year of finishing their studies in order to qualify for a scholarship comprising a 50 percent waiver of the loan.

Finland

The Liikesivistysrahasto (Foundation for Economic Education) has an annual budget for grants of 2.8 million Euros and gives grants for either scientific work or international university studies in the field of business economics by Finnish citizens.

The The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA)provides loans for studies abroad.

France

The French Ministry of Education provides links to various scholarships for studies abroad.

Fonds de Gestion du Congé Individuel de Formation (Fongecif) encourages French residents of any nationality who have worked in France and fulfil certain conditions to apply for part-financing of the tuition fees and a part of their current salary.

Entente Cordiale Scholarships aim to forge links and advance understanding between France and the UK through the exchange of bright postgraduate students and young professionals. The scholarships are for students wishing to spend a year in the UK at any British university.

Germany

If you live and work in Germany and study part-time for your MBA you should be able to offset all your direct costs against the German income tax. Direct costs include: tuition and exam fees, travel and accommodation costs, and books. However, this will only apply if you are self-funding your studies and you retain all your receipts.

Studienkredit offer more than 80 different German student loans for a wide range of students, including MBA participants.

Die Haniel Stiftung exists to promote executive training and further education in Germany and abroad.

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) promotes closer international relations among universities and other institutions of higher education and provides information on possible sources of financing.

Stiftungen in Deutschland provides a list of scholarships and foundations.

Greece

Public Benefit Foundation Alexander S Onassis offers an annual programme of scholarships for Greek graduates of Higher Education Institutions for postgraduate studies outside Greece. Each year, they offer around 150 scholarships. The annual announcement of scholarships is made mid-December each year and applications must be received by the end of January each year.

Bodossaki Foundation offers a range of different scholarships to Greek students.

State Scholarships Foundation offers a range of different scholarships to Greek students.

India

Bank of India offers a favourable loan programme for students wishing to study abroad.

Inlaks Foundation Scholarships awards various scholarships to young students for studying abroad to cover travel, tuition fees, and living expenses.

State Bank of Travacore Gyan Jyothi Education Loan offers a loan programme to people pursing MBA studies abroad.

Italy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides information regarding all available scholarships in Italy.

The Banco de Sicilia provides scholarships to cover tuition fees and travel expenses. Italians under the age of 30 are eligible.

Mexico

Fundación Mexicana para la Educación, la Tecnología y la Ciencia (FUNED) is a private foundation that makes below-market rate loans available for MBA studies.

Mexican students who wish to study abroad can obtain loans from Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT).

Peru

The Banco de Crédito BCP offers Student Loans to students on MBA programmes in other countries. The loan will cover expenses related to studies including tuition and living expenses.

Portugal

The Ministry of Science and Technology offers scholarships for students who want to study a masters degree.

Romania

The Romanian Education Trust has been established for the benefit of postgraduate Romanians attending European educational establishments. Participants on the Warwick MBA are eligible for these scholarships.

Singapore

The Tan Kah Kee Foundation has been awarding Postgraduate Scholarships since 1983. Scholarships are open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing full-time Master degree or PhD in any discipline, regardless of race or religion.

Slovenia

The Scientific-Educational Foundation of the Republic of Slovenia offers study grants to Slovene nationals for studies overseas.

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Scholarships seek to develop leadership of Nelson Mandela's calibre. They are aimed at scholars who have already demonstrated strong leadership capacity, be it in politics, business, or community work. They wish to recognise the dedication, determination, and drive of previously disadvantaged graduates, by giving them the opportunity to undertake a year of postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, one return flight and a living allowance. Successful applicants will be graduates with a sound academic record, who have a strong commitment to South Africa, leadership potential, creativity, and innovation.

United Kingdom

The UK Government offers Professional and Career Development Loans for UK residents, designed to help you pay for work-related learning. You can borrow up to £10,000 and don't have to start paying your loan back until at least one month after your course has finished. Learn more

Full-time students who are sponsored by their employers may be able to receive their income exempt from tax and NI. Learn more

Salary sacrifice is a contractual arrangement whereby an employee gives up the right to receive part of their cash remuneration, usually in return for their employer's agreement to provide some form of non-cash benefit. This would be a variation of your contract of employment, reducing your take-home pay, but your employer would pay the tuition fees, which would be free of tax and national insurance. This might save you 20-27% in real terms. Learn more

Business Link with DTI offers access to a large number of grants, loans, and awards which can be used for training purposes. The website has a useful Grants and Support Directory which allows you to search for possible options for your business, based on your location, industry and needs.

The Ministry of Defence's ELC Scheme is an initiative to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. WBS is a recognised provider and is happy to accept the ELC as part-payment towards your tuition fees.

Sainsbury Management Fellowships in the Life Sciences are funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. This scheme supports young scientists of high career potential to undertake activities such as an MBA. Eligible candidates will be UK citizens, normally have a PhD in bio-related subject, and be following a career compatible with the scheme's objectives in the UK. British citizens based overseas will also be considered. Candidates must have the potential and ambition to reach senior management responsibility at an early age and be aged between 26 and 38 years.

Train to Gain offers grant support of up to £1,000 to develop leadership and management skills in UK private sector companies with between five and 250 employees. MBA programmes are included. The organisation normally has to match-fund their employee.

The ECITB has a fund offering grants towards the costs of an MBA for employees of its member companies. This is particularly relevant for applicants to the Warwick Global Energy MBA as well as the Warwick Executive MBA and the Warwick MBA by distance learning. Check if your organisation is eligible, and see more details here.

United States

The Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the US and other countries. It provides funds for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, and teaching.

British Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. They are open only to United States citizens who, at the time they take up their Scholarship, hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7.

There are several federal programmes available for US citizens or eligible non-citizens who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree programme, making satisfactory academic progress, and not in default or owing a return repayment on a grant or loan. The programmes below are available to eligible University of Warwick participants. Please note that distance learning participants do not qualify for federal loans, as these are not available to non-US schools or programmes classed as being equivalent to just 25 percent of full-time study.

To borrow funds through the Federal Stafford Loan, either subsidised or unsubsidised, you must complete a Federal Master Promissory Note (MPN) annually in order to receive their Federal Stafford Loan funds. This differs slightly from the regulations when you are studying in the US, where an MPN is valid for 10 years.

The Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan is based on financial need as determined by the Department of Education. The loan is subsidised because the government pays the interest while you are at university at least half-time.

The Federal Unsubsidised Stafford Loan is not based on financial need. Because it is unsubsidised, you are responsible for paying the interest from the time the money is disbursed.

The Graduate PLUS Student Loan for Postgraduate Students is not based on financial need. It is available to students on approved postgraduate courses on condition that they meet certain credit guidelines and the loan is certified by the University.

Irrespective of which loans you choose to fund your studies at Warwick, the University can only certify loans up to the Cost of Attendance (CoA) calculated for you. For further information, please contact either Rory McIntyre at the Graduate School or Paul Cooke at Student Finance.