Financial
Aid / Scholarships

The IO-MBA program
and the University of Geneva have introduced a new scholarship program in
September 2016 entering into force from the 2017-2018 intake. This scholarship
program has the objective to encourage and facilitate the participation of
candidates coming from abroad to Geneva, candidates coming from low and middle
income countries as well as candidates working in a Nonprofit Organization.

The IO-MBA
scholarship program offers 4 types of scholarships:

Type	Condition	Amount
1. Geneva University Accommodation Scholarship Provision of a single room in a student apartment (12 months x 600 chf)*	Based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. This scholarship is depending on the availability of rooms and granted on a ‘first come first serve’ basis.	7’200CHF
2. IO-MBA Scholarship Reduction on program fees	Based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. This scholarship is depending on the availability of funds.	5’000CHF
3. Priority Countries Scholarship Reduction on program fees for participants coming from AND living in a country with a low-to-medium HDI**	‘Statement of honor’ describing your personal financial situation, copy of your passport, proof of residence. This scholarship is depending on the availability of funds.	7’900CHF
4. Scholarship for Partner IOs & NGOs Reduction on program fees for participants working in an IO or an NGO partner of the IO-MBA program	Statement from the employer attesting your place of work.	5’925CHF

Each type of
scholarship is available on a limited number and candidates who are willing to
apply for it are encouraged to submit their application by 15 November (Round
1). Candidates can apply for two types of scholarships at the same time,
knowing that the Admission Committee will grant, if possible, the most beneficial
scholarship. Scholarships are based on a combination of academic merit,
financial need, and availability of funds. Should you have any question on our
scholarship program, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

* If a
participant is successfully granted with Geneva University Accommodation
Scholarship, he/she can request the IO-MBA office a private studio instead by
paying the monthly difference (250CFH/month)

** Based on the
UNDP Human Development Index (HDI): http://hdr.undp.org/en/composite/HDI