Funding your MBA
University of Bath MBA scholarships
We have over half a million pounds in scholarship funding available to support talented MBA candidates from around the world.
Awards range from £3,000 to 30% of the tuition fee, across both our Full-time and Executive MBA programmes.
If we award you a scholarship, you’ll be expected to act as a Bath MBA ambassador to help us attract future MBA candidates.
How to apply
Apply for a scholarship at the same time as you make your online MBA application.
There are two ways to apply:
- upload your MBA scholarship application to Application Tracker
- email a 400-word scholarship statement to mbaapps@management.bath.ac.uk
Full-time MBA scholarship application form (pdf)
Executive MBA scholarship application form (pdf)
Your statement should explain why you believe you should receive a scholarship.
Bath MBA scholarships are highly competitive. There is no deadline for applications but apply early to maximise your chances. We award scholarships throughout the application cycle.
Scholarship criteria
We decide scholarship awards based on criteria that include professional track record, academic credentials and skillset.
We also look at your potential to:
- contribute to the programme
- enrich the professional experience of the class
- enrich the cultural profile of the class
- become an outstanding business leader or entrepreneur
- become an ambassador for the School
Got a question about funding your MBA?
If you have a question or a concern about funding your studies, please contact us.
Contact usWe also offer other awards supported by alumni, industry and our key partners, to support the very best talent from across the world. Scholarships are available for both our Full-time and Executive MBA programmes.
University of Bath alumni bursary
10% discount on fees (up to £3,300)
Open to University of Bath graduates. If you have graduated with a full degree from a different programme at the University of Bath, you may be eligible for a discount of 10% on any part of your fees which you are funding yourself.
Apply for this scholarship when you apply for your MBA.
Read more about tuition fee support for graduates.
Available for full-time and Executive part-time MBA students.
Taught postgraduate master's bursaries
30 of £6,000 each
Open to all UK candidates who have received an offer. Read more about taught postgraduate bursaries.
Available for full-time MBA students only.
Chevening Scholarship
£37,500 (including top up from the University) for 2019 entry
Open to applicants from Chevening-eligible countries.
On confirmation of the award of a Chevening Scholarship, we will offer a top-up award to cover the remaining fee balance. Read more on the Chevening website.
Available for full-time MBA students only.
The Moog Scholarship
£8,000
Open to applicants who have successfully enrolled on the Full-time MBA. All candidates will be invited to submit a separate application.
If successful, Moog Inc. may also invite you to work with them during your final project.
Available for full-time MBA students only.
Sir Jack Cater Scholarship
£3,000
Open to graduates of nominated Hong Kong universities. You will be automatically considered for this award if eligible. Read more about the Sir Jack Cater Scholarship.
Available for full-time MBA students only.
MBA Alumni Referral Award
£5,000 off total tuition fees
Open to candidates referred by Bath MBA Alumni. If you are recommended by a Bath MBA graduate at the time of application, you are eligible for a £5,000 discount on your tuition fees. Apply for this scholarship when you apply for your MBA. Available for full-time and Executive part-time MBA students.
Pay your fees in instalments
Full-time MBA
Self-funding students can pay tuition fees in one or two instalments.
There are several options for paying fees. Read more about how you can pay your tuition fees.
Executive part-time MBA
Part-time students can pay their fees in full at the start of the programme, or in up to four instalments. Payment dates are October and February.
Other ways of funding your MBA
There are many sources of funding available. Examples include but are not limited to:
Prodigy Finance loans
Prodigy Finance offer loans to students at top business schools, including the School of Management at the University of Bath.
Loans are for full-time students and available to over 150 nationalities.
Apply through the Prodigy Finance website.
Declaration: An entity connected to the University of Bath School of Management is an investor in MBA Community Loans PLC, which provides the finance to fund the Prodigy Finance Loan Scheme. The University of Bath School of Management may therefore benefit from any lending under the scheme.
UK/EU students
Government loans
Postgraduate loans of up to £10,609 are available for all UK MBA students. EU nationals may also qualify. You can find more information on the University’s study site and the Government’s website.