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Eligibility criteria 

You may submit an application at any time, either with or without a confirmed place at an eligible business school. 

  • Applicants must be UK nationals, currently living in the UK
  • Applicants must have achieved a GMAT score of at least 650 before applying for this scholarship
  • Applicants must have a first degree in an engineering, allied technology or science discipline, preferably a first or upper second class
  • Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to both UK engineering/business/industry and their respective engineering communities
  • Applicants do not need to have Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent), however this qualification or progress towards it will be viewed favourably
  • Applicants would usually have four to ten years' professional experience post-degree
  • Applicants must be considering applying for, or have already applied for a place on a full-time MBA programme at one of the 19 eligible business schools. Please note, you can now apply for this scholarship before applying to business school.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from women and other groups who are currently underrepresented in engineering.

 

Application Process

  1. Read through the Application Guidance Notes below
  2. Register and create a profile via the Grant Management System
SMF Applicant Guidance Notes

For more information about this subject, please contact Lauren Pattle.

Preparing to apply

Before starting your application, we encourage you to read the applicant guidance notes, which provide detailed information, supporting you through the application process. 

  • Applicants who are yet to apply to business school, who have an offer for an eligible business school, and who have already started at business school are eligible to apply. 
  • Applicants who have previously applied and were not invited for interview may reapply after a period of two years from the original application.
  • Applicants who have previously applied and were invited for interview are not eligible to reapply.
  • Any applications that are incomplete, do not meet the eligibility criteria, or do not adhere to the guidelines are likely to be rejected.

The Academy is committed to diversity and we welcome applications from minority and under-represented groups of engineering, especially from women.

Awarding Process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. If successful at interview, there are two awarding scenarios and you will fall into one of the below, dependent on whether or not you already have a confirmed place at an approved business school. 

  1. Applicants who already have a confirmed place at an approved business school will receive a 'letter of offer'. The award will be paid directly to you upon submission (to us) of your confirmed place at an approved business school, and either proof of enrolment (if already enrolled) or proof of payment to the approved business school.
  2. Applicants without a confirmed place at an approved business school will be given an ‘offer in principle,’ which must be taken up within 12 months i.e. you would need to demonstrate a confirmed school place within 12 months of the offer in principle being made, otherwise the offer expires. Following your offer in principle, you will be connected with an SMF alumni via EIBF, who will offer mentoring and application support. You will then be able to apply to your chosen business school or schools from the approved list with confidence of receiving the SMF award if accepted.