OpenFieldCIMBA International Executive Leadership & Merit Fellowship
Prestigious merit fellowship awarded to high-potential international professionals entering the full-time University of Iowa MBA program at CIMBA Italy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT 600+ or GRE 310+ (or 3+ years managerial experience for waiver)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Essay detailing cross-cultural leadership challenges in multinational environments
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to EUR 10,000 direct tuition reduction award
- Application fee
- EUR 50
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 29,500 total program tuition (reduced to EUR 19,500 with award)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Annual international scholarship round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official CIMBA Italy documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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