INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships for Developing Country

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.
Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD’s mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow’s business world. Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries.
Host Institution(s): INSEAD
Field of study: Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Number of Awards: Two scholarships will be awarded per class
Target group: Students from developing/emerging countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions: €22,500
Eligibility:
Candidates must be a national of an emerging economy and have spent a substantial part of their lives in the developing world, in education and/or professional experience. Experience in industry will be considered a plus. Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.
Essay Topic:

1. Briefly discuss the requirements for successful business leadership in your country today. Describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country after graduation and why you should be considered for this award. (200 words)
2. Briefly discuss measures required for sustainable agriculture in your country/region in the context of urban and rural development. Focus on what you consider to be the most important element (450 words)
3. Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against expenditures).

Scholarship Criteria:
Candidates for this scholarship will need to demonstrate: (a) outstanding academic achievement and promise (b) aptitude for business and financial management (c) leadership potential and (d) a commitment to contributing to their country or region at some point in the future.
Application instructions:
Complete online application and submit with required essay by the deadline: 23 February for the July class and 18 August for the December class.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Contact information:
Find INSEAD’s contact information at this link:
http://www.insead.edu/home/contact_us.cfm
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
http://mba.insead.edu/schlmgmt/dsp_schl_info.cfm?schlcode=EC01