The GRLI Young Ambassadors Scholarship (GYAS)

for the IESEG Postgraduate International Summer Academy 2012

Paris, France 1-15 July 2012

GRLI in collaboration with IESEG School of Management has the pleasure to announce the 3^rd Scholarship Programme for the IESEG Postgraduate International Summer Academy 2012. The GRLI Young Ambassadors Scholarship provides an opportunity for students with limited background, education and training experiences in the management arena to develop new learning frameworks.

The IESEG Postgraduate International Summer Academy is a comprehensive programme of summer management institutes, study abroad, company participation and student services that include mentoring and career development in responsible leadership. The Summer Academy provides students with the education and training necessary for a career in international management. It enhances their prospects of entry, advancement and leadership roles in international business. IESEG is one of the top 10 business school in France and its mission is to train and prepare future executives and leaders in the corporate world both nationally and internationally, create actors of change in a professional environment that is constantly changing. The school is internationally recognized for its high level of teaching and research in the field of responsible leadership.

The Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI) is a worldwide partnership of companies and business schools/learning organisations working together in a laboratory of change to develop a next generation of globally responsible leaders. The GRLI engages in thought leadership, advocacy and projects to achieve measurable impact. Founded in 2004 by EFMD and the UN Global Compact, today it comprises 73 partner (member) organisations who join based on their commitment to transform leadership development. It is a partnership organisation, a foundation, an advanced laboratory and a movement.

 Practical information :

The scholarship covers up to 100% of the tuition fee, based on academic merit of the chosen candidate. The successful candidate will be required to cover his or her own travel expenses as well as any other expenses for living and accommodation while participating in the programme.

Eligibility: All applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree‐granting program at the graduate level. Students in business, management, and economic studies as well as other disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supporting documents to be submitted with this application form:

•  An Essay:

a) Essay 1 (Personal Statement) ‐ Maximum 500‐word statement that tells us about yourself and why you should be selected for the GRLI Scholarship.

b) Essay 2 (Issue Analysis) ‐ Maximum 1000‐word essay using GRLI’s “Call for Engagement “and “Call for Action”  to explain why a current international issue is important to you and what you would do to address it if in a position to do so.

• Curriculum Vitae including details of any relevant work, voluntary or other experiences, and/or other information about the candidate’s background which may be relevant (maximum 2 pages, no clippings, no pictures).

• Two letters of recommendation from professors in the applicant’s field of study.

• Transcripts of the last two semesters (minimum GPA 3.0). Please submit the full application including all supporting documents (as listed above) by email to Eline Loux BEFORE 11 May 2012. Any applications or information provided after the deadline will not be considered.

The selection committee, consisting of representatives from IESEG School of Management and the GRLI, will meet shortly after the deadline and will inform applicants whether they have been successful no later than May 21, 2012. In the event that candidates receive any other scholarships for the programme, they must inform IESEG.