Embarking on the Cambridge MBA journey was both exciting and daunting, especially for someone like me, coming from a military background with limited exposure to the corporate and business realms. As an aeronautical engineer who spent over a decade in the Indian Air Force, my expertise lay in strategic and operational leadership within a highly structured, hierarchical environment. The leap into a dynamic, fast-paced MBA programme where classmates represented diverse sectors, ranging from finance to tech, initially felt like stepping into uncharted waters. However, the Cambridge MBA provided the perfect platform for my transformation.
The Cambridge MBA Scholarship for Military Veterans
Type of funding:
Cambridge Judge scholarship
Programme:
MBA
Provider:
Cambridge Judge Business School
Value:
Up to £30,000
No of awards:
2 awards
Application deadline:
Rolling until awarded
Please indicate your interest in this scholarship on the MBA application form. Applications for this scholarship are conducted by video assessment.
Overview
Elevate your Future with the Cambridge MBA Military Veterans scholarship
Are you currently serving or recently transitioned from military service? The Cambridge MBA Military Veterans Scholarship offers an extraordinary opportunity to advance your career and education with awards of up to £30,000.
Scholarship award benefits
1
Application fee waivers for military candidates
As a GMAC military-friendly school, Cambridge Judge Business School offers application fee waivers for military candidates. Contact the MBA Admissions team before submitting your application to take advantage of this benefit.
2
Prestigious community membership
Join a rich legacy of military veterans who have gone through the MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School and will become your global alumni network.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible, you should:
- be currently in military service or have recently left
- be able to display examples of your strong leadership ability.
Apply and join us
Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity.
Apply anytime
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
On your application form, select your interest in this scholarship.
Video assessment
If shortlisted, you’ll be asked to complete a video assessment, details of which will be provided after receiving your interview invitation.
Represent the Cambridge MBA with pride
As a scholarship recipient, you will serve as an ambassador, working closely with our Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni teams to inspire and attract future MBA candidates.
Scholarship recipient stories
From the military to the corporate world: a natural transition?
Switching from a military background to the corporate world might seem like a leap of faith, but the skills gained from military training – not least leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work under extreme pressure – are key to success in the business sphere.
A strategic advantage – from the Military to a Cambridge MBA
Business school education offers a well-trodden path for those stepping out of the military. An MBA provides new approaches to leadership and team dynamics that go beyond the chain of command and presents the perfect steppingstone for those looking for the next challenge in their career.
From the Military to an MBA at Cambridge
From combat missions in Iraq to co-founding a pioneering food brand, Katherine Danielson leveraged her military discipline and entrepreneurial drive to pursue an MBA at Cambridge and transition into investment banking.