Navarino Masters Studentship

Overview

Dive into the Navarino Masters Studentship

Imagine earning the prestigious Navarino Masters Studentship and embarking on a transformative journey at Cambridge Judge Business School! This esteemed opportunity offers:

  • £65,000 in tuition fee support for one exceptional Cambridge MBA student
  • varying amounts for several Executive MBA programme students.

Are you eligible?

To be in the running for this exciting studentship, you need to showcase your academic brilliance through:

  • degree results
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • interview performance.

This scholarship welcomes all applicants of the Cambridge MBA, Cambridge EMBA and Global EMBA programmes. Priority is given to exceptional candidates facing financial challenges who might not otherwise have the opportunity to join Cambridge Judge Business School.

Apply to become part of an exceptional academic cohort

Apply early

You can apply in any of the 4 recruitment rounds. As this scholarship is awarded on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply early to enhance your chances. Visit our apply page for round deadline.

Indicate your interest

Express your interest and provide a supporting statement in the application form, demonstrating how you meet the eligibility criteria and highlighting your relevant achievements.

Application review

There is no formal assessment. Your profile will be reviewed automatically by the Scholarships Committee after your interview.

For Cambridge EMBA and Global EMBA Candidates

No need to worry about a separate application. Executive MBA candidates are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Who’s behind this incredible opportunity?

The visionary behind this studentship is Dimitris Tsikopoulos, CEO of Navarino – a maritime technology giant based in Greece. Dimitris, an early student (MBA 1994) at Cambridge Judge Business School, aims to empower outstanding candidates. Navarino, a trailblazer in IT solutions for ship operators, boasts offices across the globe, including the UK, Cyprus, Germany, Norway, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the US.

Represent Cambridge Judge programmes with pride

As a scholarship recipient, you will serve as an ambassador for your programme, working closely with our Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni teams to inspire and attract future candidates.

Parisa Montazeri, Iranian, Navarino Masters recipient, 2024/25 image

To modernise my approach to management and broaden my horizons, I chose the Cambridge MBA. My goal is to combine traditional management practices with modern strategies, ultimately becoming a well-rounded leader. I was absolutely thrilled to receive the Navarino Masters Studentship scholarship. It has truly changed everything for me. This scholarship has lifted has any financial burden, allowing me to fully focus on my studies without distraction. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity.

Parisa Montazeri, Iranian, Navarino Masters recipient, 2024/25

Learn more about this scholarship

Dimitris Tsikopoulos visits Cambridge Judge Business School.

Cambridge Judge hosted a visit by Cambridge MBA graduate Dimitris Tsikopoulos (MBA 1994) to mark his £750,000 donation to help masters students at the Business School.

Dimitris Tsikopoulos.

The donation pledge of £750,000 over 5 years from Dimitris Tsikopoulos (MBA 1994), CEO of Greece-based maritime technology firm Navarino, funds the Navarino CJBS Masters Studentships for outstanding candidates to attend Cambridge Judge Business School. (Main photo: Dimitris Tsikopoulos)…

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