Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, in partnership with the 30% Club GCC, is offering the Shaping Women Entrepreneurs Scholarship for September 2025. This scholarship program provides up to 50% off tuition fees for one outstanding female entrepreneur from the GCC region who is self-funded and accepted into the full-time or part-time MBA program.

The study award is open to candidates from GCC countries applicants must be female residents of a GCC country who have received and accepted an unconditional offer to study the full-time or part-time MBA program at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, starting in September 2025. Candidates must be fully self-funded and have paid the required deposit to secure their place.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a distinguished branch of the UK-based Heriot-Watt University, established in 2005. As one of the first British universities to set up in Dubai International Academic City, it has grown to serve nearly 5,000 students from over 115 nationalities.

Application Deadline: Midnight, 31st August 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Heriot-Watt University Dubai

• Department: Edinburgh Business School

• Course Level: MBA (Full-time or Part-time)

• Award: Up to 50% tuition fee scholarship

• Access Mode: Online (for application process)

• Number of Awards: 1

• Nationality: GCC residents

• The award can be taken in: United Arab Emirates (Dubai campus)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: GCC countries

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the MBA program offered by the university

• Admissible Criteria:

  • Applicants must be female and residing in a GCC country

  • Must have received and accepted an unconditional offer for the MBA program (full-time or part-time)

  • Must have paid the deposit to secure their place for the September 2025 intake

  • Must be fully self-funded

  • Applicants are required to complete a separate scholarship application form, including an 800-word essay

  • Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a panel or telephone interview.

How to Apply

For full terms and conditions and to receive the scholarship application form, interested candidates should contact: [email protected]

Benefits

• Up to 50% tuition fee coverage for the MBA program

• Covers the cost of study materials, teaching sessions, revision seminars, and examination fees for the nine MBA courses

• Does not cover interim award fees, exam defer/absence fees, graduation fees, accommodation in Dubai, or incidental living expenses.

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