Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship

Awarded By: Harvard University in United States of America
Updated on Oct 24, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: Jan 3, 2024
Amount: USD 10,000
Countries:
United States of AmericaUSA

Scholarship Overview

The Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship gives awards of approximately $10,000 to seven to 10 (7–10) first-year MBA students who’ve exhibited leadership and an incredible dedication to working inside the nonprofit sector. The scholarship is awarded at Harvard University in the United States of America.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable to Master’s Degree at Harvard University, United States
This scholarship applies to the following courses at Harvard University in the United States.

  • Master of Business Administration.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 10,000
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.06
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
10

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • LOR: Two recommendations are required. Recommenders will be asked to fill out a personal qualities and skills grid and answer two additional questions. The recommendation form includes the following questions, along with other types of questions:
    • How do the candidate’s performance, potential, background, or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (300 words).
    • Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (250 words).
  • Essay: Students need to answer the following question:
    • As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?.
    • There is no word limit for the question. Student must write the answer in clear language.
  • CV: A current business resume uploaded through the university’s online application system. This can be student’s standard business resume or CV. They do not need to have it in any special format.
  • Academic Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate academic institutions attended .
  • GMAT/GRE Scores.
  • English Language Proficiency scores (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE).
  • Signed Acceptance of HBS Admissions Policies.

Scholarship Application
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Scholarship link

https://www.hbs.edu/mba/financial-aid/tuition-assistance/additional-harvard-funding/Pages/goldsmith-fellowship.aspx

Application Link

https://www.hbs.edu/mba/financial-aid/tuition-assistance/additional-harvard-funding/Pages/goldsmith-fellowship.aspx

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
University Transcripts Required
Essays Required
LOR Required
CV Required
Work Experience Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
Scholarship Deadline 3-Jan-2024
Notification 27-Mar-2024

Additional Information

  • Fellowship is given in addition to any need-based fellowship awards and is available in the first year only
  • In an effort to create a network of individuals committed to working in the nonprofit sector, recipients are invited to participate in events with current and former recipients, as well as local nonprofit leaders

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Applicant must have served in full-time leadership roles in the nonprofit or public sector prior to enrolling at HBS and demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in the sector.
  • Bachelor: Applicant is required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree. Equivalent degrees include international three-year bachelor degree programs.
  • TOEFL: HBS does not have a minimum test score to apply, however, MBA Admissions Board discourages any candidate with a TOEFL score lower than 109 for applying.
  • IELTS: HBS does not have a minimum test score to apply, however, the MBA Admissions Board discourages any candidate with an IELTS score lower than 7.5 from applying.
  • PTE: HBS does not have a minimum test score to apply, however, the MBA Admissions Board discourages any candidate with a PTE score lower than 75 from applying.
  • GMAT/ GRE: Scores are required.
  • Work Experience: The program is designed for students who have full-time work experience before matriculation.
  • Interview: It is part of the admission process. The applicant may be invited to interview after their written application has been submitted and reviewed.
  • Interviews may be scheduled on campus, in domestic or international hub cities, or via Skype.
  • Interviews are 30 minutes and are conducted by an MBA Admissions Board member who has reviewed the student’s application.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name Indicates if exam is required
12 Required
UG Required
TOEFL Required
IELTS Required
PTE Required
GRE Required
GMAT Required
Work Experience Required
Interview Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from all countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their bachelor’s education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time