The Bath MBA
Personal Statement & Scholarship Application Form
FULL-TIME
Application Date …/…/……
Applicant
Surname:
Application number (if applicable):
Name:
Personal Profile Guideline
Your ‘Personal Statement’ of around 1000 words should include a reflection on the following areas:
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The factors that have contributed to your decision to embark on an MBA? Why have you
decided to apply for the Bath MBA programme specifically? What are your professional goals
and how will the Bath MBA help you achieve them?
A significant number of our students possess international managerial experience. Please
reflect upon the experience and challenges that you have had while working with people
from different backgrounds/cultures other than your own? How have you benefited from this
experience?
It is always helpful to reflect upon a professional situation or ethical dilemma you found
difficult to resolve. How did you deal with it? What have you learned from this experience?
For candidates ‘at the margin’ of three years relevant business experience please also reflect on
below which may be used to frame any 1-2-1 telephone conversations.
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What are the main challenges facing managers and organisations in the 21st century?
Please relate them to an organisation you know well.
To what extent can managers plan under the conditions of uncertainty which characterise
today’s business context?
Personal Statement:
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Personal Statement & Scholarship Application Form
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MBA Scholarships Options
Please indicate which scholarships you wish to apply for.
Dean’s MBA Scholarship for Excellence
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Women in Business MBA Scholarship
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Third Sector Scholarship
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Bath Alumnus Bursary
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Aquae Sulis MBA Scholarship
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Bath MBA U.K. / E.U. Scholarship
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For all other Central University of Bath or Externally sourced scholarships - follow instructions on the
website re eligibility and application route.
Scholarship Rationale Guideline
Please include a summary of the reasons why the Scholarship Committee should consider your
application with particular reference to the eligibility criteria. You may wish to touch upon your
academic and business track record as well as a discussion of the benefits both to you and the
School of Management.
Rationale:
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Personal Statement & Scholarship Application Form
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Recommendation of Scholarship Committee:
Dean’s MBA Scholarship for Excellence
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Women in Business MBA Scholarship
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Third Sector Scholarship
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Bath Alumnus bursary
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Aquae Sulis MBA Scholarship
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Bath MBA U.K. / E.U. Scholarship
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Notes:
Reviewed and authorised by:
Signature
Date
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