This scholarship is available for women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine.

The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholarship was established in memory of Muriel Dargent, Matthieu Dargent, Iris Dargent, and Muriel’s parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami.

A graduate of HEC in 1988, Muriel Dargent presented a strong role model for young women, juggling her responsibilities as wife, mother, and leader. As the Financial Director of Nihon L’Oreal in Japan, Muriel was fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese. The Fondation Rainbow Bridge will enable young women recipients to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA. Please note that unfortunately you cannot apply for this scholarship if admitted after June 15th for the September intake and after November 26th for the January intake.

Eligibility: Recipients of this scholarship are top-caliber female candidates who have been admitted to the HEC MBA program and who can demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Community work
• Charity engagement
• Sustainable development practices

Selection Criteria: Only admitted candidates can apply for this scholarship.  Women applying must come from an Asian or African country affected by a natural disaster, drought or famine. In addition, they must demonstrate a commitment to solving some of the social and economic issues affecting their countries while working for the long-term security of the people living there. Please note that unfortunately you cannot apply for this scholarship if admitted after June 15th for the September intake and after November 26th for the January intake.Essay Question: Please explain in 1,500 words why you should be named the Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholar at the HEC MBA Program, while identifying your post-MBA goals.

Personal Financial Statement: Applicants must submit a detailed description of their financial circumstances as well as a cash-flow forecast for the 16-month duration at HEC.

Amount of Award: Two scholarships of € 20,000 per year

Application Deadline:  Rolling

Decision date: 

January 2015 Full-time intake: 29th December 2014

September 2015 Full-time intake: 18th August 2015

website: http://www.mba.hec.edu/Fees-Funding/Scholarships/Fondation-Rainbow-Bridge

Contact for further information below: or visit

North America and France Part-Time Option
Lauranne Bardin, bardin@hec.fr

Middle East, Africa, East & Southeast Asia, Oceania
Alyssa Dominioni, dominioni@hec.fr

France Full-Time Option, Central & South Asia
MBA Admissions, admissionmba@hec.fr

Europe and Latin America
Michael Scott, scott@hec.fr