INSEAD Padma and Rashmi Shah Social Enterprise Scholarship-Singapore Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

The INSEAD Padma and Rashmi Shah Social Enterprise Scholarship aims to support candidates who have substantial experience from the social enterprise sector and a genuine commitment to the pursuit of a career in social enterprise post-MBA. A social enterprise is defined as an organization that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in human and environmental well-being and may include maximizing social impact alongside profits for external shareholders. Charitable activities associated with fund raising will not be considered.

Applicable course, university, and country

 

• This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
• This scholarship is applicable for the following course in INSEAD – Singapore in Singapore:
  • Master in Business Administration

 

Scholarship amount details

 

• Max scholarship per student: EUR 20,000 => Rs 17,93,140
• Conversion rate used: 1 EUR = Rs. 89.66
• 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
1

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

 

• To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the INSEAD Social Enterprise Scholarship Group application.
• Essay Topic:
  • In 450 words, please demonstrate why you qualify for the award, for example: Which social project/venture have you been involved in that was both financially viable and socially responsible? How does your experience to date demonstrate your commitment to social enterprise? How have you made an impact? Give examples of your entrepreneurial spark and willingness to take on ambitious or risky challenges. How do your future career plans include social enterprise?
  • In 150 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year e.g. details of income (such as your income, investment income, savings, property rentals, etc) set against details of expenditure (such as local outgoings, INSEAD fees, rent, living expenses). How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship from INSEAD?

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://www.insead.edu/insead-padma-and-rashmi-shah-social-enterprise-scholarship-0

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required
Essays	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
August 2025 Intake (Class of July 2026)
Round 1 – Deadline for complete application	10 September 2024
Round 1 – Interview decision notification	11 October 2024
Round 1 – Final decision notification	Friday 15 November 2024
Round 2 – Deadline for complete application	Tuesday 5 November 2024
Round 2 – Interview decision notification	06 December 2024
Round 2 – Final decision notification	10 January 2025
Round 3 – Deadline for complete application	14 January 2025
Round 3 – Interview decision notification	14 February 2025
Round 3 – Final decision notification	21 March 2025
January 2026 Intake (Class of December 2026)
Round 1 – Deadline for complete application	11 March 2025
Round 1 – Interview decision notification	11 April 2025
Round 1 – Final decision notification	16 May 2025
Round 2 – Deadline for complete application	22 April 2025
Round 2 – Interview decision notification	23 May 2025
Round 2 – Final decision notification	04 July 2025
Round 3 – Deadline for complete application	17 June 2025
Round 3 – Interview decision notification	18 July 2025
Round 3 – Final decision notification	22 August 2025

 

Scholarship Eligibility

 

• One award will be made each year to a candidate who demonstrates commitment to a career in social enterprise.
• First consideration will be given to candidates from small business environments, micro community projects, or welfare-related workplaces.
• Preference will be given to candidates with non-financial or business-related qualifications as well as to qualified candidates with financial need.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam	Required/Optional
12	Required
UG	Required

 

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 various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed undergraduate education.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts and Essays

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time