Diversity Excellence Scholarships 2023, Melbourne Business School, Australia

We offer several Diversity Excellence Scholarships to exceptional Full-time MBA candidates who will enrich the study experience through the diversity of culture, outlook or background they bring to the classroom.

These scholarships provide an opportunity for excellent Full-time MBA applicants to draw on their unique backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives to business problems and challenges.

Value: Partial tuition fees ($50,000)

Programs: Full-time MBA

Eligibility: Full-time MBA applicants.

Application: Full-time MBA applicants who receive an offer of admission are automatically considered. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to participate in an interview.

Deadline: Wednesday 31 May 2023

Shortlisted candidates notified: June 2023
Candidate Appointed: 1 July 2023

Application Process

Apply

1. Commence an application to become familiar with the application requirements
2. Meet with us to find out more about the School and program.
3. Review and submit your complete application by the application closing dates.

^{*Graduates of Australian/NZ universities who do not wish to apply for scholarships are not required to have a GMAT/GRE.}

Interview

Shortlisted candidates for each round will be invited to attend a compulsory interview, which can be conducted in person or via ZOOM. The interview will last approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Outcome

A selection committee will make the final decision on each applicant to achieve a cohort that reflects gender balance and a diverse representation of industries, academic backgrounds and nationalities. Restrictions are also placed on the number of students from any one region.

Successful applicants will be notified via email. The offer may include the award of a scholarship.

Unsuccessful applications will not be reassessed in following rounds. We appreciate that considerable time and effort are required to complete an application, however we will not comment on specific factors that may have led to the selection committee’s final decision.

Application Deadlines

Closing dates for our September 2023 intake are as follows:

Early Round: 30 September 2022

Round 1: 30 November 2022

Round 2: 30 January 2023

Round 3: 31 March 2023

Round 4: 31 May 2023 (final off-shore international closing date)

Round 5: 30 June 2023

The deadline for all applications is 11.59pm AEST.

Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

Outcomes are advised approximately four weeks after the application closing date.

Application Requirements

Entry to this program is highly competitive and meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee an offer to the program.

• A good GMAT or GRE score – as a guide, recent students have achieved an average GMAT of 695 or higher.*
• An up-to-date CV showing at least two (2) years of professional experience.
• Official academic transcript (including any postgraduate academic transcripts)**
• Evidence of citizenship and residency(e.g. Passport, Birth certificate, Visa)**
• An excellent command of English, with a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL score*** if you are a non-native speaker.
• Four personal statements relating to your goals and how you can contribute to the program.
• The names and contact details of two (confidential) professional referees.

It is a university requirement that applicants provide evidence that they meet the published entry requirements. Uncertified documentation does not provide this evidence; however we accept uncertified documents for the purpose of selection, and reserve the right to request your certified documentation at any time.

You are also welcome to supply additional information that you believe will strengthen your application. The School may also request additional information to assist the admission decision.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs is responsible for issuing visas for entry to Australia. Please refer to the department’s immigration and citizenship webpages for information about visas.

*Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree from an Australian/NZ university and do not wish to apply for scholarships, are not required to have a GMAT/GRE.
*Original or certified copies of these documents will be required if you are successful in gaining admission to the program.
**IELTS Academic test with a minimum score of 7.0 overall and with no individual band less than 6.5.
TOEFL iBT, with a minimum score of 102 (written score of 24+ and no individual score lower than 21)
PTE: Overall score minimum of 65, with writing skills of minimum 65 and no other communicative skill below 50

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.