{"id":2205,"date":"2022-03-04T14:56:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T09:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=2205"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:50:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:50:58","slug":"insead-scholarship-eligibility-application-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/insead-scholarship-eligibility-application-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Insead Scholarship 2025- Eligibility, Application, and Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD is a dream institution for aspiring students who wish to pursue an MBA to establish their own business or venture in the corporate sector. Moreover, this institution has been encouraging students worldwide to pursue their education here by providing numerous scholarships. I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ndividuals wondering <\/span>what INSEAD scholarship is, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can refer to this piece to obtain detailed knowledge about the same. Here, they can also find out about its eligibility criteria and application process.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/insead-scholarship-eligibility-application-selection\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Insead_Scholarship_2025\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Insead Scholarship 2025\">Eligibility Criteria for Insead Scholarship 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/insead-scholarship-eligibility-application-selection\/#Application_Deadlines_for_Insead_Scholarship\" title=\"Application Deadlines for Insead Scholarship\">Application Deadlines for Insead Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/insead-scholarship-eligibility-application-selection\/#Insead_Scholarship_Admission_Step-by-step_Guide\" title=\"Insead Scholarship Admission: Step-by-step Guide&nbsp;\">Insead Scholarship Admission: Step-by-step Guide&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/insead-scholarship-eligibility-application-selection\/#Return_on_Investment_for_INSEAD_MBA_Program\" title=\"Return on Investment for INSEAD MBA Program\">Return on Investment for INSEAD MBA Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/insead-scholarship-eligibility-application-selection\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Insead_Scholarship_2025\"><\/span><b>Eligibility Criteria for Insead Scholarship 202<\/b>5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are primarily two types of <\/span>INSEAD Scholarship<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Need-based and non-need-based scholarships. Candidates who wish to pursue leadership and business practice can apply for this scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from economically weaker sections of society can apply for the former. On the other hand, the latter is awarded to deserving and exceptional students in academics. Underlined below are scholarships provided under the two types and <\/span><b>INSEAD scholarship eligibility:&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Scholarship (Need-Based)&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Eligibility&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Amount&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Alumni Fund Robin Hood Scholarship<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must demonstrate the requirement for financial assistance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u20ac 20,000 (INR 17,56,600)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Need-based Scholarship<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates have to demonstrate the requirement for financial assistance. However, those from economically weaker sections will be preferred.&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 12,000 (INR 10,53,960)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Alumni Fund Diversity Scholarship<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as above<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 10,000 (INR 8,78,300)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Alumni Association Scholarship Fund<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as above&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u20ac 25,000 (INR 21,95,750)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Scholarship (Merit Based)&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Eligibility&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Amount&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Alumni Fund Special Profile Scholarships<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates are required to give a brief description of themselves.&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 10,000 \u2013 \u20ac 25,000 (INR 8,78,300 \u2013 21,95,750)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Alumni Fund Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates have to answer essay type questions in 350 words.&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 15,000 (INR 13,17,450)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Andrew Horden Endowed Scholarship<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those candidates who do not have a traditional MBA background can apply.&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 10,000 (INR 8,78,300)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Forte Foundation Fellowship<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 15,000 (INR 13,17,450)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Admiral Scholarship<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No specific background is required.&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 10,000 (INR 8,78,300)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INSEAD Alumni Fund Special Profile Scholarships<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as above&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 10,000 \u2013 \u20ac 25,000 (INR 8,78,300 \u2013 21,95,750)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other scholarships also available under INSEAD. They are listed below for easier understanding:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>INSEAD MBA &#8217;91 June Endowed Scholarship<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those candidates from economically weaker sections of a developing nation will be considered eligible. However, they must demonstrate the requirement for financial assistance. Moreover, the candidate should be willing to return to his or her country or birthplace in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>INSEAD Orange Endowed Scholarship(s) for Emerging Markets<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates from Armenia, Central African Republic, Brazil, Egypt, India, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Moldova, Niger, Madagascar, Romania, South Africa, Russia, Uganda, Slovakia and United Arab Emirates (Dubai) can apply for this. Proficiency in the French language would be considered a plus.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>INSEAD Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates of any nationality must demonstrate strong leadership skills in a multicultural setting. However, students who need financial assistance will be preferred.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for Emerging Country Leadership<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must be a citizen of a nation with an emerging economy. They should have spent a significant part of their lives in the developing world. They must also have pursued their education and professional experience in the country. In addition, those who hold experience in the industry will be preferred.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>INSEAD L&#8217;Oreal Scholarship<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants of any nationality can apply. However, they must demonstrate a capacity for creativity and innovation. They should be able to do this through diversity and entrepreneurial activity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>INSEAD Louis Vuitton Scholarship<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate must be a citizen of China or India. They must have studied in one of the countries and must have completed their professional experience there. Those candidates who have experience in retail will be preferred. Those who are selected for the scholarship will be awarded \u20ac 25,000. This is the <\/span>INSEAD scholarship amount<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, candidates will be assessed based on their written essays and the eligibility prerequisites. One to avail need-based scholarship needs to provide certain documents that are listed below:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary proof includes the recent salary slip from one&#8217;s employer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One must have bank documents from the last three months that reflect their savings accounts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one has had experienced exceptional circumstances in the last year, this needs to be substantiated with medical care, bankruptcy etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must provide their mark sheets.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, one must note that scholarship awards are deducted from the recent instalment of one&#8217;s tuition fees. Therefore, one should be wary that if one has received an <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/scholarship-finder\/insead-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INSEAD scholarship<\/a> and has obtained an additional grant, the former will automatically be withdrawn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates need to provide a non-refundable fee of \u20ac 250 (approx. US$ 298), which is the cost of the INSEAD application. In addition, they must provide English language certification such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS and two professional LORs. In addition, one&#8217;s GMAT score will be assessed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Deadlines_for_Insead_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Application Deadlines for <\/b><b>Insead Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must remain updated with the scholarship dates to avail themselves from beforehand. The dates are given below for easier understanding for Jan 2026 intake:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1<\/strong>: Application opens on 11 April 2025; deadline is 28 April 2025; decisions by 30 May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 2<\/strong>: Application opens on 23 May 2025; deadline is 9 June 2025; decisions by 18 July 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 3<\/strong>: Application opens on 18 July 2025; deadline is 4 August 2025; decisions by 12 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insead_Scholarship_Admission_Step-by-step_Guide\"><\/span><b>Insead Scholarship Admission: Step-by-step Guide&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates first have to log in to the INSEAD MBA Scholarship Portal. The steps are mentioned below for easier understanding:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates first have to register and provide the necessary details. Then, one must log in with the credentials. If one has forgotten a password, one has to give those details.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One must choose whether their scholarships should be need-based, unique attributes, social impact, financial need, women&#8217;s leadership etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, one can track the status of their application by providing their ID and password.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Return_on_Investment_for_INSEAD_MBA_Program\"><\/span><b>Return on Investment for INSEAD MBA Program<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates invest a lot of time, money, and effort in the INSEAD MBA program. The purpose of doing so is to increase their employability. This is what translates to a high return on investment for many. Underlined below are the average salaries that applicants earn after the completion of their programs:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Mean Salary&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Median Salary&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Median Salary + Bonus&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Industry&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 112,900<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 108,000<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 31,100<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Services<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 102,800<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 104,000<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 24,450<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology, Media &amp; Telecommunications<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 104,700<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 98,200<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 20,500<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate Sectors<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 113,800<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 113,400<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$ 27,000<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management Consulting&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that candidates know the INSEAD scholarship<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its eligibility criteria, they must start applying. First, however, they must ensure that it does not clash with their English proficiency or GMAT exams.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-67e8a8b\" id=\"b-frequently-asked-questions-nbsp-b\" data-block-id=\"67e8a8b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668681953066\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. <strong>What is the GMAT Score Required for INSEAD Scholarship?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>One must score above 700 to be considered eligible for INSEAD.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668681962212\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. <b>What does INSEAD mean?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>INSEAD stands for\u00a0Institut Europ\u00e9en d\u2019Administration des Affaires.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> INSEAD is a dream institution for aspiring students who wish to pursue an MBA to establish their own business or venture in the corporate sector. Moreover, this institution has been encouraging students worldwide to pursue their education here by providing numerous scholarships. 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