Scholarships at Alliance Manchester Business School

Alliance Manchester Business School is proud to partner with the 30% Club to support their goals to build a continuum of change from classroom to boardroom, develop more high potential women and create a deeper pool of talent for tomorrow's boardrooms.

The 30% Club is a global campaign that signs up Chairs and CEOs to take action to create a better balance of men and women at all levels of their organisations as a business imperative, rather than a 'women's issue'.

The partnership with the 30% Club also offers the scholarship winner the opportunity to have a mentor during the programme.

Eligibility criteria

You must be a permanent resident in the UK to apply. You must also:

• Demonstrate both depth and breadth of work experience.

• Show academic excellence and high potential for senior leadership roles.

• Have determination to act as a role model for other women.

We recognise that pursuing an elite MBA can be a significant financial commitment, particularly with rising living costs.

As part of our dedication to supporting applicants, we're offering Manchester MBA bursaries to applicants of the July 2025 intake. The bursaries are:

• £4,000 for the Global Part-time MBA.

• £3,700 for the Global Finance Accelerated Part-time MBA.

The AMBS MBA bursary is inclusive of VAT or GST where appropriate.

Eligibility

The AMBS MBA bursary scheme is open to both self-funded and sponsored applicants. You'll automatically be considered for the bursary if you:

• Meet the course entry requirements.

• Submit your application by Monday 14 April 2025.

Only one bursary can be awarded per candidate. You can't combine bursaries.

The scholarships are awarded as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made. Most of the scholarships are granted on a rolling basis, so candidates who apply early may have a stronger chance.

Scholarship criteria

The scholarships are competitive and awarded to the strongest candidates. There are specific criteria for every scholarship - you should review the individual information for each one. As well as the specific criteria for each scholarship, there are general criteria which apply to all of them. These are:

• Excellent performance across all of the Full-time MBA admission criteria

• Potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the MBA programme including the professional and cultural experience of the MBA class

• Strong values and ethics - you should preferably be able to demonstrate your contribution to society or communities in roles outside of the workplace

• Potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities

• Able to demonstrate a strong fit with our overall admissions strategy.

This scholarship has a value of up to 50% of the tuition fee.

Eligibility criteria

You can be a female candidate of any nationality - all nationalities are eligible for consideration. You should:

• Have excellent academic, professional and personal achievements.

• Have strong leadership ability.

• Show determination to act as a role model for other women.

These scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

Women business leaders scholarships

For outstanding female business leaders who inspire other women and support initiatives to increase the proportion of women in senior leadership roles.

Significant industry contribution scholarships

For exceptional senior leaders who can demonstrate significant contribution to their industry sector, for example:

• Banking and Finance.

• Energy.

• Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals.

• Technology, Engineering and Construction.

• Professional services.

• Public sector.

Professional diversity scholarships

For senior leaders demonstrating exceptional achievement in a sector not typically represented on MBA programmes.

Cultural diversity scholarships

To support senior leaders who are citizens of countries not typically represented on MBA programmes.

Outstanding Achievement Scholarships

Open to all successful GEMBA applicants who can demonstrate outstanding personal or professional achievements, and have the attributes to contribute to all aspects of the GEMBA programme.

EIBF annually awards MBA scholarships of £50,000 to promising engineers who are looking to take their business skills to the next level. Since 1987, more than 400 engineers have been given the opportunity to study for an MBA at some of the world's leading business schools.

EIBF works in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering to deliver the scholarship.

Scholarship eligibility criteria

You must be a UK national currently living in the UK.

You should have a first degree in an engineering or allied technology discipline - preferably with a first (1:1) or upper second class (2:1) grade. You must also have:

• Completed a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a target score of 650+

• A strong commitment to both UK industry and your respective engineering or science communities

• Four to ten years of professional experience from completing your first degree. 

You don't need to have a professional institution qualification to apply - for example, Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist (or equivalent). However, if you do have a professional institution qualification or are working towards one, this could help your application.

You don't need to have a confirmed place on the Full-time MBA to apply for this scholarship.

Alliance Manchester Business School is proud to be partnering with the Forté Foundation as part of the Forté Fellows Program.

Forté Foundation is a non-profit consortium of leading companies and top business schools working together to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities, and a community of successful women.

The Forté Fellows Program was created with the intention of increasing the number of women applying to and enrolling in MBA programmes by offering fellowships to women pursuing an MBA at a sponsoring business school.

In addition to the financial support provided, Forté Fellows have access to a number of unique resources from Forté Foundation including:

• Participation in the annual Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference held at the Amazon headquarters in Seattle.

• Access to exclusive networking groups of Forté Fellows, Forté Fellow Alumnae and sponsor companies on social media and through Forté Fellow listservs.

• Special e-introductions to Forté sponsor companies and inclusion in the Fellow résumé book, which is distributed to all sponsor companies.

• Free lifetime Forté Foundation Premium Membership.

Eligibility criteria

You can be a female student of any nationality - all nationalities are eligible for consideration. We would actively like to nominate fellows who represent diverse educational and work backgrounds, career goals, ethnicities and citizenship. You should:

• Exhibit exemplary leadership in one or more ways - academic, team, community, and creative leadership.

• Demonstrate a commitment to women and girls via personal mentorship or community involvement - such commitment is in alignment with the mission of Forté Foundation.

Best suited for

Candidates who demonstrate good academic credentials, plus outstanding achievements and career progression in one of the following sectors:

Professional services

You should be working for an internationally-recognised professional services company (global leader) in one of the following roles:

• Management consultant.

• Accountant or auditor.

• Architect.

• Legal professional.

This award is not open to IT consultants.

Entrepreneurship

You should have a professional career in entrepreneurship. You'll need to demonstrate outstanding achievements and exceptional entrepreneurial flair for creating and running a successful business or growing a business venture(s).

Marketing

You should have good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements in marketing management roles for international brands or organisations.

Energy

You should have good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements, currently working in a senior role for a multinational energy, oil or gas company.

Military leaders

You should be a UK or European (EEA) permanent resident with previous/current experience as armed forces officers. You must also have:

• Strong communication and networking skills.

• Leadership qualities.

• A commitment to promoting social and corporate responsibility in British/European society.

We have a long history of helping officers build successful post-forces careers.

Best suited for

You should:

• Be an inspirational leader with exceptional leadership qualities.

• Have a minimum of 6 years' professional experience since completion of bachelor degree.

• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a strategic leadership position.

• Currently be working in a senior management position for a multinational company (a strategic leadership role, with high-level responsibility, and most likely reporting into board level).

• Show exceptional career progression and outstanding professional and personal achievements.

• Show a strong performance on the Manchester Admissions Test (MAT).

EIBF awards MBA scholarships of £50,000 to promising scientists who are looking to take their business skills to the next level.

Building on almost 40 years' experience working with engineers, EIBF launched this exciting scholarship specifically for scientists. It aims to further aid the economic prosperity of the UK to help build on its leading reputation in scientific research.

EIBF works in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory to provide this scholarship for scientists.

Scholarship eligibility criteria

You must be a UK national currently living in the UK.

You should have a first degree in a science discipline - preferably with a first (1:1) or upper second class (2:1) grade. You must also have:

• Completed a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a target score of 650+.

• Strong business leadership qualities and a commitment to the economic development of the UK.

• Four to ten years of professional experience from completing your first degree.

You don't need to have a confirmed place on the Full-time MBA to apply for this scholarship.

Alliance Manchester Business School and The University of Manchester are distinctive in UK higher education as the first university and business school to make social responsibility a core strategic goal.

Social responsibility scholarships

For exceptional leaders who can demonstrate leadership through social responsibility initiatives in your organisation or community and have made a significant contribution to influence change.

Leadership in not-for-profit organisations

For candidates providing outstanding leadership and contribution in Not-for-Profit organisations, with a preference for those who aspire to continue in the sector after graduation.

Contribution through entrepreneurship

For business leaders making a contribution to society through entrepreneurship, with a preference for those who aspire to continue developing and growing businesses after graduation.

Sustainability Scholarships

For leaders who can demonstrate significant contribution towards sustainability and conservation initiatives in their organisation.

If you have successfully graduated from a degree at The University of Manchester or UMIST, you can receive an alumni loyalty bursary - this has a maximum of 20% discount.

The alumni loyalty bursary is inclusive of VAT or GST where appropriate.