Sheffield University offers MBA scholarships for September 2025 intake

NEW DELHI: The Sheffield University Management School is offering scholarships for students planning to pursue an MBA programme in the September 2025 intake. The Sheffield MBA scholarship scheme aims to offer students 50% of the tuition fees on a competitive basis.

The scholarships will be awarded to applicants who have proven academic achievements and can contribute significantly to Sheffield’s MBA programme. The Sheffield scholarships will be awarded throughout the year.

However, applicants must have an offer to study for the Sheffield MBA before they receive a scholarship offer. Also, applicants do not need to fill out any separate application for the scholarship scheme.

Sheffield's MBA Scholarship Scheme 2025: Eligibility criteria

As part of the Sheffield MBA scholarship application process, the admissions team will assess the application, including the supporting statement.

• Applicants must have any offer to study the Sheffield MBA, conditional or unconditional.

• Applicants who have been offered a place through the exceptions process cannot be considered for a scholarship.

Additionally, applicants will be also assessed by their performance at their interview with the MBA admissions team.

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Sheffield's MBA Scholarship Scheme 2025: Selection criteria

The application form of the students will be accessed including the supporting statement and along with their performance at the interview with the MBA admissions team, to award an overall score.

While selecting the applications, the school will assess students on a list of questions (200 words per question) in their supporting statement.

• What has influenced or motivated your decision to study MBA programme?

• What are your professional strengths and areas for development?

• How will the Sheffield MBA support you in your ongoing development?

• How do you think you stand out based on your professional experience and any other notable achievements

Following this, all applicant’s scores will be reviewed by the MBA admissions panel and recommendations will be passed to the MBA programme director for final approval.