Your input will help us improve your experience.You can close this popup to continue using the website or choose an option below to register in or log in.
We support women to lead with confidence, purpose and impact, and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across our MBA.
UK organisations with executive boards that are at least one-third female are ten times more profitable than those with all-male boards. Yet gender imbalance in leadership remains a challenge.
This scholarship promotes gender equality by helping more women advance their careers, grow as leaders and make a lasting impact.
Application criteria
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Essay brief
All MBA applicants are automatically considered as part of the admissions process, there’s no separate application form or deadline.
We will review your application and discuss your goals during the interview. Scholarships are awarded as tuition fee discounts and the amount awarded varies based on individual merit, potential and fit with the Manchester Met MBA. In some cases, this could be up to £12,000 off your tuition fees.
If successful, your offer letter will confirm your scholarship. If you accept, the award will be applied automatically to your tuition fees.
Please note that these scholarships are only available to self-funded applicants.
We speak to Hoài Lê Thu. who commenced her MBA at Warwick Business School in September 2025 after winning the $10,000 QS ImpACT MBA Leadership Scholarship.
Maria-Madalina Ifrim is undertaking an MBA at the University of Mannheim’s Business School in Germany having won the $5,000 USD QS ImpACT MBA Community Scholarship.
In a landmark partnership, the QS Scholarships platform merged with ImpACT charity organization in 2020, culminating in a synergy of resources that now manifests as QS ImpACT Scholarships.
What is the difference between institution-funded and QS ImpACT scholarships?
Institution-funded scholarships are exclusively backed by the institution itself. This implies that scholarship recipients need to secure acceptance for their studies at the said institution in order to qualify. It's essential to note that each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria and prerequisites. On the other hand, QS ImpACT Scholarships mark a collaborative effort between the ImpACT charity organization and QS. These scholarships present a unique advantage – they allow candidates to be considered regardless of the institution they choose for their studies, as long as they meet the appropriate study-level requirements. To delve deeper into the eligibility criteria associated with these scholarships, we invite you to explore the relevant scholarship details.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes, you can apply for as many scholarships as you wish. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application process for each.
Who evaluates my application and who will announce the winner?
Scholarships by institutions are managed by the school, university or collage offering the scholarship and the winner will also be announced by them. QS ImpACT Scholarships are managed by us here at QS and we’ll announce the winner.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Women in Leadership Scholarship
All
Master’s
MBA
Executive MBA
Bachelor’s
PhD
Military
Other
Deadline:
2026-08-17
Value:
$ 12,000
No. of Recipients:
5
Application criteria
Application requirements
Entry requirements
Essay brief
All MBA applicants are automatically considered as part of the admissions process, there’s no separate application form or deadline. We will review your application and discuss your goals during the interview. Scholarships are awarded as tuition fee discounts and the amount awarded varies based on individual merit, potential and fit with the Manchester Met MBA. In some cases, this could be up to £12,000 off your tuition fees. If successful, your offer letter will confirm your scholarship. If you accept, the award will be applied automatically to your tuition fees. Please note that these scholarships are only available to self-funded applicants.
Useful Resources
Announced: QS Scholarship Winners
Find out who has been selected for the range of QS scholarships and those offered by partner institutions.
QS ImpACT MBA Leadership Scholarship: 2025 winner
We speak to Hoài Lê Thu. who commenced her MBA at Warwick Business School in September 2025 after winning the $10,000 QS ImpACT MBA Leadership Scholarship.
QS ImpACT MBA Community Scholarship: 2025 winner
Maria-Madalina Ifrim is undertaking an MBA at the University of Mannheim’s Business School in Germany having won the $5,000 USD QS ImpACT MBA Community Scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
In a landmark partnership, the QS Scholarships platform merged with ImpACT charity organization in 2020, culminating in a synergy of resources that now manifests as QS ImpACT Scholarships.
Institution-funded scholarships are exclusively backed by the institution itself. This implies that scholarship recipients need to secure acceptance for their studies at the said institution in order to qualify. It's essential to note that each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria and prerequisites. On the other hand, QS ImpACT Scholarships mark a collaborative effort between the ImpACT charity organization and QS. These scholarships present a unique advantage – they allow candidates to be considered regardless of the institution they choose for their studies, as long as they meet the appropriate study-level requirements. To delve deeper into the eligibility criteria associated with these scholarships, we invite you to explore the relevant scholarship details.
Yes, you can apply for as many scholarships as you wish. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application process for each.
Scholarships by institutions are managed by the school, university or collage offering the scholarship and the winner will also be announced by them. QS ImpACT Scholarships are managed by us here at QS and we’ll announce the winner.