Hilti STEM Scholars

The Hilti STEM Scholars is a scholarship programme run jointly by the Hilti Foundation and IMD for candidates of the IMD full-time MBA. It targets candidates with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) backgrounds or significant professional experience in those fields and aims to support future leaders in technology and industry. The scholarship provides substantial financial support to enable STEM-profile candidates to attend the IMD MBA in Switzerland and offers networking and mentoring opportunities with Hilti.

Reduction of 50,000 CHF (approximately half of programme tuition); access to an international network of industry and technology leaders; mentorship and engagement opportunities with the Hilti Group.

Applicants must have been officially admitted to IMD's full-time MBA, hold a university degree in a STEM discipline or demonstrate significant professional experience in STEM, and show proven leadership potential and outstanding academic or professional records.

Apply for admission to IMD's full-time MBA, indicate interest in the Hilti STEM Scholars during the MBA admission process, submit the specified scholarship essay and supporting documents, and attend selection interviews conducted by the school and foundation representatives.