I have a PhD in Chemistry and one year industrial research work experience. Im planning to go for a MBA but require full scholarships. Need direction and assistance.?

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Hema A · Accepted Answer

Going from a PhD in Chemistry to an MBA isn&rsquo;t unusual ,  but getting full funding takes strategy and targeting the right programs.
&bull; Rotman (Canada) and Sa&iuml;d Business School (Oxford) have scholarships aimed at candidates from non-business backgrounds &bull; ESMT Berlin and HEC Paris offer full and near-full tuition scholarships specifically for high-potential STEM professionals &bull; Asian School of Business (ISB) in India offers full tuition waivers under need-based and diversity scholarships,  especially if you position your research experience well &bull; Consider deferred MBA programs at top U.S. schools, some accept post-PhDs with research-heavy profiles and offer generous fellowships like the Fort&eacute; Fellowship or Dean&rsquo;s Scholarships &bull; Build a strong scholarship pitch that links your research impact, leadership in labs or publications, and why an MBA serves your next step
Don&rsquo;t apply generically , target schools that value research depth and have clear funding pathways for non-traditional MBA applicants.
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V Gupta · Answer

Many MBA programs actively look for candidates with STEM PhDs and research backgrounds, especially those offering full scholarships or fellowships.
Schools like Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan, and Chicago Booth have funded opportunities for high-potential candidates from academic and research-heavy profiles. Look into the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford or MIT Sloan Fellows MBA for funding options.
In Europe, INSEAD, ESMT Berlin, and IE Business School offer merit-based scholarships that often cover full tuition for candidates with strong academic track records. ESMT Berlin is especially open to STEM researchers and has scholarships for applicants with limited business exposure.
The key is to frame your application around transferable skills,  project management, data interpretation, problem-solving, and why an MBA makes sense now. Reach out directly to admissions teams and mention funding needs early. Many schools offer tailored support once you express financial constraints upfront.

I have a PhD in Chemistry and one year industrial research work experience. I'm planning to go for a MBA but require full scholarships. Need direction and assistance.?