Scholarship

The MSt in Social Innovation award in memory of Nicky Koster

University of Cambridge - Cambridge Judge Business School Original Source
Award

£8,625 - £8,625

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

South Africa

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

One scholarship has been made available in memory of alumnus Nicky Koster in support of candidates working to make positive social change, particularly in underprivileged communities in South Africa. The award is designed to support students pursuing the MSt in Social Innovation programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. The scholarship is split into two equal annual payments of £8,625, payable against fees in year one and year two of the part-time Masters programme. The award is based on academic merit and the candidate's potential to impact their own organisation and beyond as a result of social innovation studies. The successful applicant will be expected to play an active part in promoting the MSt in Social Innovation programme to future applicants in South Africa. This funding opportunity specifically targets candidates either located in or working in South Africa who have received an offer to join the MSt in Social Innovation programme in Michaelmas Term.

Duration 24 - 25 mo
1 award
Decision June-July

Who Can Apply

Region
South Africa
Residency
South Africa
Project in
South Africa
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Candidates must first receive an offer to join the MSt in Social Innovation programme. Eligible applicants are then provided with an application form in May to submit an expression of interest.

Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

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