At BSN, we understand the financial burden that comes with pursuing an MBA, and that’s why we offer the Sustainable Development Goals Scholarships for the Online Action Learning MBA.
Our scholarships cover up to 65% of the total tuition fees, making it easier for you to pursue your MBA and advance your career without worrying about the financial costs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Scholarships are intended for managers and professionals in the developing world who work in sectors that fall under or are closely related to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Our aim is to help contribute through education towards the United Nations’ goal of creating a sustainable and equitable world by 2030.
You will help make a difference through Action Learning projects that focus on issues related to your organisation and sector.
The SDG scholarships are available exclusively through Business School Netherlands and reduce the Online Action Learning MBA total tuition fees from 18,000 Euros to 7,000 Euros [65%]
Did You Know?
The average tuition fee per year for an MBA in the Netherlands is between 8000 to 16 000 Euros
Source: www.study.eu
Who can Apply?
Managers, trainee managers, team leaders, supervisors, or owners currently in employment. You must be working in an organisation or role either in, or related to one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations
Professionals who are not directly employed in a leadership or management role but who manage policies, processes, or business systems are also eligible for application. Examples include engineers, consultants, educators, policy advisors, system designers, etc.
You must apply for yourself. You may not apply on behalf of someone else.
You must live and work in a developing world country. Eligible countries include:
All countries & island nations in Africa
All countries in South and Latin America
All countries in the Dutch Caribbean and Caribbean
And all the following:
Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Georgia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Ukraine, Yemen
If you are unsure whether or not your sector/role/company falls under one of the 17 SDGs, please ask us for assistance
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How do I apply?
The SDG partial scholarships are provided for the Business School Netherlands Online Action Learning MBA only. The scholarship cannot be applied to any other BSN or partner programme.
Step 1: Check that you meet all the admission requirements for the Business School Netherlands Online Action Learning MBA
Step 2: Check that your organisation or role is related to one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are:
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water & Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequality
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace & Justice, Strong Institutions
Partnerships to Achieve this Goal
For more information on each of these goals, click here
Step 3: Complete the online application form by clicking the “Apply Online” button
Step 4: We will send you an Unconditional offer letter and invoice for your chosen payment plan
Step 5: Once your first payment reflects and you’ve signed and accepted the Unconditional Offer, you will be registered on the Online Action Learning MBA and our academic registrar will contact you for orientation 1 week before the start of your programme
