Future Leaders MBA Scholarship

The Future Leaders MBA Scholarship is valued at over $70,000 and covers a maximum 4 years of the tuition fees for enrolment in the part-time MBA in Semester 1, 2026.

Our MBA has a strong focus on developing the personal and interpersonal skills required to lead in today’s hyper-connected, global environment.

Applications for Semester 1, 2026 are now closed.

Title : Study your MBA part-time

Description : Accelerate, broaden or change your career with our MBA

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/business/study/mba/part-time-mba.html

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Title : Realise your leadership potential

Description : Learn to drive change, make an impact and become an inclusive, ethical leader

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/business/study/mba/part-time-mba.html

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Title : There's nothing to lose

Description : Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the part-time MBA

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/business/study/mba/part-time-mba.html

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About the MBA

Our MBA is designed for professionals with 3-5 years of relevant experience looking to either take their career to the next level or change career direction.

Catering to the career demands of busy professionals the MBA is delivered in a convenient Sydney CBD location.

You can complete the degree in two to three years of part-time study and it consists of 12 units of study – an integrated core of seven units, an industry capstone and up to four electives chosen by you.

Contact our MBA Program Managers if you have any questions.

Selection process

Entrants must register to apply and then complete an application form via our website. The application will include the submission of a statement of motivation.

Applications open
Monday 28 July 2025

Applications close
10am, Monday 8 September 2025

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a masterclass and submit a short reflective essay.

Finalist Masterclass
Friday 10 October 2025

Reflective essays due
10am, Tuesday 14 October 2025

Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview with the judging panel.

Finalist interviews
Thursday 13 November 2025

Scholarship announcement
Thursday 20 November 2025

How to apply

Register your interest to apply.
Submit an online application form via our website (a direct link to apply will be provided to you upon registering your interest)
Upload a copy of your CV, academic transcript, and personal statement of motivation detailing:
- how you demonstrate leadership experience and potential in your chosen field, and
- what you hope to achieve professionally and personally by completing the University of Sydney MBA.

Eligibility

The Future Leaders MBA Scholarship is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the part-time MBA, commencing in Semester 1, 2026. Applicants need not have applied for the degree prior to applying for the scholarship – however – only those applicants deemed eligible for entry to the part-time MBA via the prevailing admissions processes are eligible to be awarded the scholarship.

The degree is currently not available to international students requiring a student visa. Current students enrolled in the University of Sydney MBA and University of Sydney employees are not eligible to apply.

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