MBA scholarship opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs
£10,000 scholarship open to full-time MBA candidates
We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for an outstanding full-time MBA candidate who demonstrates entrepreneurial potential.
Supported by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, this scholarship pledges £10,000 for a self-funded candidate who has set up or has been working in entrepreneurial ventures, or a candidate who plans to do so post-programme.
All candidates who have applied for the Full-time MBA programme and have successfully received an offer of admission are eligible to apply.
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, a Bayes’ alumnus who graduated with an MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance in 1988, initiated his career in shipping with Stelmar. He gained prominence for founding easyJet in 1995 at the young age of 28, followed by the creation of the easy family of brands.
He founded the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation to support entrepreneurship and fund scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs. Since its inception, the foundation has supported over 140 scholars across various Bayes programmes, totalling more than GBP 1.4 million in scholarships.
The recipient of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation Entrepreneurship Scholarship will have the opportunity to engage in School and external events throughout the academic year, network with past scholars, and become part of Bayes' alumni network of entrepreneurs committed to driving positive change.
An outstanding business school for entrepreneurship
Bayes Business School is recognised for delivering one of Europe’s leading full-time MBAs for Entrepreneurship, ranking 5th in Europe in Poets & Quants ‘The World’s Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship in 2024’.
Bayes provides comprehensive support for entrepreneurs, spanning from start-ups to individuals operating within more established companies.
Unique to Bayes is its £10 million investment programme, which invests in businesses showing revenue traction and seeking early-stage growth or development capital. Additionally, it offers board-level support to aid businesses in achieving their objectives.
An ideal location in London
Located in Finsbury Square, our state-of-the-art facility provides an ideal environment for students, situated between London's financial district and Tech City.
Last year, we relocated our MBA students to a new site in Finsbury Square, conveniently situated near Moorgate, Old Street, and Liverpool Street stations. Positioned between the City’s financial hub and the vibrancy of Tech City, our state-of-the-art facility serves as the new home for students on our MBA programmes.
The School is a hub for entrepreneurial talent and expertise, where tutors and mentors merge academic theory with practical insights gained from their own entrepreneurial journeys, offering a highly practical learning approach that students can immediately apply to business development.
Apply for the scholarship
Interested candidates should submit a complete application by May 12 2024, including references and confirmed GMAT/GRE and English language test scores (if applicable). All eligible applicants will be reviewed by the scholarship panel.
Explore the Full-time MBA programme and visit the scholarship webpage for more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.