Full-time MBA

This scholarship has been created to recognise individuals who seek to challenge the norm in their sector through their impactful drive and vision to make a positive difference.

If you would like to be considered for this scholarship you’ll need to be able to demonstrate a confident, determined, forward-facing and open-minded attitude. Your application must demonstrate a commitment to making an impact in business, as well as evidence of the impact you’ve had in your organisation and sector to achieve better outcomes and provide wider value.

This scholarship is for individuals who strive to use business as a power for good.

To apply for this scholarship, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to positively influencing society. Your application should evidence the impact of your work and how you’re generating better social outcomes for others, be that through your job or volunteering experience.

WBS is proud to welcome a diverse cohort of students and we are continually working towards addressing under-representation. As part of this, we are committed to creating an environment that promotes the representation, wellbeing and development of Black professionals in business. This scholarship is open to candidates from Black or mixed Black backgrounds.

To apply for this scholarship you’ll need to be able to demonstrate your leadership achievements and highlight your Change Maker mindset. Your application should also evidence your commitment to contribute to racial equality during your time at WBS. This may be through involvement with the WBS Black in Business network or other initiatives.

We’re committed to working towards a more gender-balanced future for the most senior positions in the boardroom. This scholarship is open to females who demonstrate business excellence and are inspiring role models to others.

Scholarships of a minimum of 25% will be awarded to deserving female applicants. Your application should demonstrate outstanding professional and personal achievements as well as evidence how you have inspired others and the positive impact that this has consequently had.

Further to this, we have also teamed up with WeAreTheCity, City Women’s Network, and Women's Engineering Society, all of whom support and promote women in business. Discover more about opportunities for members of these networks on our Inspiring Women pages.

We strive to create an open and welcoming environment; a place where individuals can express themselves freely. This scholarship is open to talented individuals who are committed to being a Change Maker for the LGBTQUA+ community, with a mission to increase visibility and representation. You can apply for this scholarship if you identify as a member of the LGBTQUA+ community or are an advocate or ally for these groups.

Your application should demonstrate your commitment to the LGBTQUA+ community through previous action and support, either within your business environment or in a wider sense through LGBTQUA+ action. You should also be able to demonstrate a desire to make a difference within this community and beyond through your future personal and career goals.

At WBS we welcome a large international community of Change Makers from all over the world, with participants coming from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and nationalities. To further encourage this diversity, this scholarship is available for candidates from:

Africa – We are offering five scholarships of a minimum of 30% of the tuition fee, for candidates whose nationality is one of the 54 African countries, as recognised by the United Nations.

Latin America - We are offering five scholarships of a minimum of 30% of the tuition fee, for candidates whose nationality is one of the 33 Latin American and Caribbean States, as recognised by the United Nations.

Europe - We are offering five scholarships of a minimum of 30% of the tuition fee, for candidates from Europe.

If you would like to apply for one of these scholarships, your nationality must be listed above and your application will need to evidence your potential as a Change Maker through your drive, vision, and determination to succeed.

As part of our commitment to the local community and promoting access to University of Warwick, we offer a scholarship exclusively to those who live in Coventry and Warwickshire.

If you live in the Coventry and Warwickshire area and would like to be considered for this scholarship, your application should demonstrate your alignment with the WBS core values and a commitment to making a positive difference within your community.

Lendwise is a UK-based specialist loan provider dedicated to education finance for students who are looking to fund their studies at world class universities and business schools. Lendwise takes a holistic view of a student’s profile, which includes assessing their future earnings potential as well as, where relevant, academic and work experience track record.

Eligibility

• UK-domiciled students (any nationality), EU and North American students. All other nationalities are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• New and continuing students are eligible to apply.
• All postgraduate courses at WBS / the University of Warwick, on both full time and part time basis, are eligible.

Rates and application procedure

Interest rates are fixed for the entire duration of the loan and full time programme students have access to a grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation. Rates depend on an applicant’s overall profile, and the application process is entirely online.

You can borrow in GBP for the full cost of attendance (tuition fee minus the initial deposit paid and minus any scholarships). To get started on your Lendwise loan application, click here.

Why go with a Lendwise loan?

• Competitive interest rate that is fixed for the entire duration of the loan
• No collateral or co-signor required
• Easy and quick online application
• No repayments while you study (full time courses)
• No penalties/fees for over or early repayments

Lendwise Ltd is incorporated in the United Kingdom (Company Number 10466048) and registered with the Office of the Information Commissioner (Reg. No. ZA281795). Lendwise Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm registration number 782496).

You can apply for a Postgraduate Master's Loan as a contribution towards your course and living costs. Postgraduate Loans have to be paid back. If you have a disability, including a mental-health condition or specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, you might be able to get Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). DSAs don’t have to be paid back. Postgraduate students can apply for DSAs even if they aren’t eligible for a Postgraduate Loan. 

Eligibility

Whether you're eligible for a Postgraduate Loan depends on: 

• If you've studied on a postgraduate course before 
• Your course - see list of qualifying courses 
• Your age 
• Your nationality or residency status 
• You can find the full eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website. 

If you’re studying full time the course can last for one or two years. If you’re studying part time you can study for two years (for the equivalent one year full-time course) or up to four years (for the equivalent two year full-time course). 

EU students, who don’t normally live in England, will also be able to get a Postgraduate Loan for a Master’s course at an English university or college. 

Applications

Here are our top tips: 

• Visit gov.uk/studentfinance to make your application 
• You do not need to have a guaranteed place on the course to apply for a postgraduate loan. If your plans change before you are due to start, you can easily cancel or amend your application 
• You should make your application as early as you can to ensure your assessment is made by the time you start the course 
• You’ll only have to apply once, even if your course is longer than one year. 

For further information please see the University's page for student funding.  

Prodigy Finance Loan

Prodigy Finance offers alumni-funded loans to international students at the world’s top business schools, including Warwick Business School. 

While banks base their loan decisions on historical salaries, Prodigy looks to the future and assess applicants’ future earning potential (based on the past achievements of similar graduates) to determine loan affordability. Their international model allows them to offer competitive rates to over 150 nationalities of students. 

Eligibility

Accepted candidates into the Full-time MBA programmes are eligible to apply for a loan with Prodigy.

UK, EU and International students

At least 40 days face to face on campus is required to qualify so this funding source is not accessible to Global Onlinr MBA candidates.

Rates

Interest rates vary depending on individual applicants. Once you have accepted your place at WBS, you can apply directly through Prodigy’s online platform. The loan amount is capped at 80% of the cost of attendance (tuition fee minus the initial deposit paid and minus any scholarships). The loan can be used for tuition fees only and does not include living expenses. See more detail about the terms and conditions, and how to apply for a loan on Prodigy’s website. 

Why choose Prodigy?

• 150 nationalities covered 
• Competitive interest rates 
• No collateral or guarantees required 
• Easy online process 
• No repayments while you study.

Prodigy Finance Ltd is incorporated in the United Kingdom (Company Number 05912562) and registered with the Office of the Information Commissioner (Reg. No. Z9851854). Prodigy Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and entered on the Financial Services Register under firm registration number 612713. Prodigy's registered address is Palladium House 1-4 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7LD.

Please note that other sources of funding may be available.