Global MBA awards and scholarships
Bayes Business School offers a range of financial awards and scholarships to talented individuals with a strong potential for career advancement.
Awards
Awards are offered to candidates who can demonstrate strength in all aspects of their application and show potential for future success.
You will be automatically considered for a financial award once you have submitted a complete application to the Global MBA. The awards are 15% of the fees and are offered on a rolling basis (subject to availability).
Currently available awards
Bayes International Awards
Amount awarded: 15% toward tuition fees.
- UK Award
- North America Award
- Africa & Middle East Award
- Latin America Award
- European Union Award
- Asia & Asia Pacific Award
- Eastern European Award
Awards are given based on the quality of the candidate's application to the MBA programme. Candidates will need to demonstrate clear academic or professional merit through their application and interview.
(Awards subject to nationality/residency)
Bayes Inspiring Female Leaders Award
Amount awarded: 15% toward tuition fees.
Open to female candidates who have shown exceptional ability academically and/or professionally. The award was created in order to support female candidates of merit and to help increase the number of females joining Bayes Business School (formerly Cass).
Bayes High Potential Award
Amount awarded: 15% toward tuition fees.
Open to candidates who have clear professional merit and can demonstrate their potential to contribute to all aspects of the MBA programme.
Bayes Entrepreneurship Award
Amount awarded: 15% toward tuition fees.
Open to all successful MBA applicants who have set up or have been working in an entrepreneurial ventures or those who plan to after the MBA.
Bayes Diversity Award
Amount awarded: 30% toward tuition fees.
This award recognises professionals that have provided a supportive, inclusive environment and / or built a culture of belonging by actively inviting contributions and participations of all people, for example in projects, group work, events and so on.
Bayes LGBTQ+ Award
Amount awarded: 20 - 30% toward tuition fees.
This award recognises the innovation, creativity, and impact of LGBTQ+ professionals across industries. It supports individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences, and who seek to strengthen their leadership effectiveness and broader business capabilities.
Scholarships
To be considered you must complete the additional scholarship essays that are included in the Global MBA application form and submit this by the round deadline you want to be considered for.
Scholarships are up to 20 - 30% of the fees and are awarded to exceptional candidates who demonstrate the passion and drive to lead and make a positive impact in today's diverse business environment. Recipients are expected to act as Bayes ambassadors committed to developing the ongoing success of the MBA programme working closely with marketing, careers, course office, alumni, and the recruitment & admissions team.
We strongly encourage you to apply early during the recruitment cycle as the process of selection is competitive and funds are limited.
If you receive a Bayes scholarship this would supersede an award.
Criteria
When submitting your scholarship application, please ensure that your Global MBA programme application is also complete including an English language test (if required). Refer to the admissions pages to ensure there are no outstanding components to your Global MBA programme application.
Scholarships or awards will be deducted from the second fee instalment.
A maximum of one scholarship will be awarded per candidate.
You don’t need to specify which scholarship you wish to apply for as the scholarship committee will consider which would be most suitable.
If you have any questions please contact the MBA admissions team.
Professional Excellence Scholarship
Amount awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
Open to candidates who have clear professional merit and can demonstrate their potential to contribute to all aspects of the MBA programme.
Industry Impact Scholarships
Charities Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the vital role of professionals working within the charity and non-profit sector in driving social impact and positive change. It supports individuals from charities, NGOs, foundations, and mission-driven organisations as they seek to strengthen their leadership and strategic capabilities.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their professional experience within a relevant charitable or non-profit role. You must articulate how your background will add value to the learning environment and inform your leadership development, as well as contribute to addressing societal challenges in a global context.
Creative & Cultural Industries Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the innovation, creativity, and cultural impact driven by professionals working across the creative and cultural industries. It supports individuals from sectors such as the arts, media, design, entertainment, heritage, and the wider creative economy as they seek to advance their leadership effectiveness and commercial capabilities.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their professional experience within a relevant creative or cultural field. You must articulate how your background will enrich the learning environment and contribute to the evolution of the creative industries.
Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
Available to all successful GMBA candidates who have founded or worked in entrepreneurial ventures, or those who plan to do so after the MBA.
This scholarship recognises individuals who demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, innovation and ambition to make an impact through business creation or growth.
Candidates should show clear examples of how they have contributed to entrepreneurial projects in the past or how they plan to leverage the MBA to launch or scale their own venture.
Health & Life Sciences Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the vital contribution of professionals working across the health and life sciences sector in improving lives and advancing global wellbeing. It supports individuals from fields such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, public health, and related disciplines as they seek to strengthen their leadership and strategic impact.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their professional experience within a relevant health or life sciences field. You must articulate how your background will add value to the learning environment and as well as contribute to innovation and progress within the global healthcare landscape.
Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the dynamic and customer-focused nature of the hospitality and tourism sector and the professionals who drive exceptional experiences and global connectivity. It supports individuals working across hospitality, travel, tourism, events, and related service industries as they seek to advance their leadership and commercial expertise.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their professional experience within a relevant hospitality or tourism role. You must articulate how your background will add value to the learning environment, as well as contribute to shaping the future of the global hospitality and tourism industry.
HR Leaders Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the critical role of people professionals in shaping organisational success and values the expertise developed across human resources and related fields. It supports individuals working in HR, Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organisational Development, and broader people-focused functions as they prepare to drive strategic impact within their organisations and the wider business landscape.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their professional experience in a relevant people-focused role. You must articulate how your background will enhance your MBA journey, leadership capability, and contributions to the future of work in a global context.
Law and Leadership Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the innovation, critical thinking, and societal impact driven by professionals working across the legal sector. It supports individuals from areas such as private practice, public service, corporate law, policy, advocacy, and the wider justice system as they seek to strengthen their leadership effectiveness and strategic capabilities.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their professional experience within a relevant legal or law-related field. You must clearly articulate how your background will enrich the learning environment and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession and the broader justice system.
Military Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
Available to all successful GMBA candidates who have previously held a full-time military role.
This scholarship recognises the unique skills and experiences brought by military service and supports transitioning service members and veterans as they prepare for impactful roles in the broader economy.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their military experience and articulate how their service background will enhance their MBA journey and contributions in the global business landscape.
Public/Third Sector Scholarship
Amount awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
Open to all candidates who have a successful career progression within the public or third sector background.
Diversity Impact Scholarships
Bayes Business School Women’s Scholarship
Amount awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
Open to female candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement to date and show the potential to achieve great success during and after the Bayes Business School MBA. The aim of the scholarship is to support female candidates of exceptional merit and to help increase the number of women joining the Bayes MBA programme.
LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the innovation, creativity, and impact of LGBTQ+ professionals across industries. It supports individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences, and who seek to strengthen their leadership effectiveness and broader business capabilities.
Eligible applicants should demonstrate clear professional achievement and articulate how their experiences and perspectives will enrich the learning environment and contribute to a more inclusive and forward-thinking business landscape.
Geography Impact Scholarships
London Professionals Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
This scholarship recognises the ambition and professional contribution of individuals working within the London area. It supports candidates based in this global financial and commercial hub and the wider business ecosystem as they seek to strengthen their capacity to lead and drive organisational strategy.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate that they are currently working within the London area.
Your professional experience to date, strength of application and performance at interview will also be considered.
African Innovators Scholarship
This scholarship aims to empower talented individuals to become change-makers in the global business landscape, driving innovation and sustainable growth in the region and beyond.
Amount Awarded: 20 - 30% of the tuition fees.
Open to nationals of African countries and/or those domiciled in Africa.
Eligible countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic,
Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo Democratic Republic of, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
City St George’s Graduate Loyalty Discount
Amount: 20% of the tuition fee.
If you are a graduate of City St George’s you may be eligible for a tuition fee discount when joining the Global MBA. These discounts recognise the ongoing relationship between Bayes and the broader university community, and reward those who choose to continue their academic journey with us.
Graduates of City St George’s, University of London (including those who completed their degree at the legacy City, University of London or legacy St George’s, University of London prior to the 2024 merger) are eligible for the Graduate Loyalty Discount on tuition fees.
Please note that, at Bayes Business School, the Graduate Loyalty Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any scholarship, bursary, or employer sponsorship. Where a scholarship has been awarded, this will supersede the discount.
To find out more about eligibility and how to apply, please contact the MBA Recruitment Team.