The Essex MBA Early Bird Discount

Scholarship Overview

The Essex MBA Early Bird Discount is a financial incentive offered by the University of Essex to inspire early applications for their Master of Business Administration (MBA) application. The discount is aimed at each home and international students who be given their offer of admission before a exact closing date.

Applicable course, university, and country

• The Essex MBA Early Bird Discount applies specifically to the MBA program at the University of Essex.
• The discount is designed for students enrolling in the full-time or part-time MBA program.
• The Essex MBA offers a comprehensive curriculum covering:
  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership and Change
  • Sustainable Operations
  • Financial Decision Making
  • Marketing and Branding
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Project Management
• The discount is not applicable to other programs at the University of Essex, such as undergraduate or other postgraduate degrees.
• It is specifically for students enrolling in the MBA program.

Scholarship amount details

Max Scholarship per Student: £3,000 (Rs 329,361.92)
Conversion Rate Used: 1 Pound = Rs 109.79
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
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, 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, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Russia, 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, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Apply for the Essex MBA Program
  • Visit the University of Essex website and complete the online application for the MBA program.
  • Ensure you meet the admission requirements, such as:
    • A good undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification).
    • Relevant work experience (usually 3 years or more of managerial or professional experience).
    • An updated CV, academic transcripts, and possibly a personal statement or references.
• Receive an Offer of Admission
  • Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an offer if you’re accepted into the program.
  • This could be a conditional or unconditional offer, depending on whether all required documents have been submitted.
• Accept the Offer by the Early Bird Deadline
  • To qualify for the Early Bird Discount, you must accept your offer of admission (either conditional or unconditional) by the specific early bird deadline.
  • The deadline is usually a few months before the start of the program (e.g., July/August for a September intake or November/December for a January intake).
• Automatic Consideration for the Discount
  • You do not need to submit a separate application for the discount.
  • Once you accept the offer by the early bird deadline, you will be automatically considered and awarded the discount.
• Confirm the Discount
  • The discount will be applied directly to your tuition fees once you have accepted the offer within the eligible time frame.

Scholarship Application
No separate application is needed.

Scholarship link

https://www.essex.ac.uk/-/media/documents/directories/fees-and-funding/pg-terms/mba-2019.pdf

Application Link
https://www.essex.ac.uk/-/media/documents/directories/fees-and-funding/pg-terms/mba-2019.pdf

Application Documents

Type of Document	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Completed Application Form	Required
Academic Transcripts	Required
Degree Certificates	Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume	Required
Personal Statement	Required
Letter of Reference	Required
English Language Proficiency Test Scores	Required
Passport Copy	Required
Application Fee	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Information	Date/Details
Early Bird Deadline	Not Available
Decision Date	Typically a few weeks after submitting the application and accepting the offer.
Contact Email	mba@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone Number	+44 (0) 1206 873333

Additional Information

• If you miss the early bird deadline, you will not be eligible for this discount, but other scholarships or funding options may still be available.
• Ensure you keep track of the relevant deadlines to maximize your chances of securing the discount.

Scholarship Eligibility

• Offer of Admission: You must have received an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) for the Essex MBA program.
• Acceptance by the Early Bird Deadline: You must accept the offer of admission by the specified early bird deadline (varies by intake).
• Nationality: Open to UK, EU, and international students.
• Educational Background: A good undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is required.
• Work Experience: Typically requires at least 3 years of relevant managerial or professional work experience.
• English Language Proficiency (for non-native English speakers): Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English language requirements (e.g., IELTS or equivalent test scores).
• Not Applicable with Some Other Scholarships: The discount may not be combined with other University of Essex scholarships, depending on the terms of those awards.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any)
12th	Required
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 58)
UG	Required (minimum score 50.0%)
Interview	Required

Additional Information:

• GMAT/GRE Scores:
  • The Essex MBA program does not require GMAT or GRE scores for admission or the Early Bird Discount.
  • However, applicants may submit GMAT/GRE scores if they believe it strengthens their application.
• English Proficiency Tests:
  • The University may accept other equivalent English proficiency tests.
  • It’s important to verify these with the Essex MBA admissions team.

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