Financing Options

Scholarships

We support our most exceptional candidates for the Cologne-Rotterdam Executive MBA with different partial-scholarships. If you have any questions, please contact us.

General Eligibility & Application Procedure

If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please complete the online application form and attach a letter of motivation for the scholarship (max. 500 words). Please consider the criteria of the respective scholarship which are listed in the sections below.

Women for Leadership

Committed to increasing the gender diversity of the Executive MBA class and business environment, the Cologne-Rotterdam Executive MBA offers the “Women for Leadership” scholarships to females demonstrating exceptional business leadership potential.

Value:	Up to 5,000 € tuition fee waiver
Selection criteria:	The scholarship will be merit based and thus the quality of your leadership potential and your work experience will be the criteria for assessment which you demonstrate in your CV, letter of recommendations and admission interviews. The jury will also look at your cultural background.
Application:	Together with the online-based EMBA application, please submit a letter of motivation in which you present why you feel you should be a recipient of the "Women for Leadership" scholarship. Please include major professional and personal accomplishments.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We place great importance on Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability. If your career exhibits extraordinary accomplishments in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, this scholarship makes a perfect fit for you.

Value:	Up to 5,000 € tuition fee waiver
Selection criteria:	The scholarship is not only merit based. We will also look at your profile concerning your achievements you had in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and regarding the contribution you are striving to make in this area.
Application:	Together with the online-based EMBA application, please submit a letter of motivation in which you present why you earn the "Corporate Social Responsibility" scholarship.

EMBA Assistance Award

The Cologne-Rotterdam EMBA is designed for top-performers. With the "EMBA Assistance Award", we ensure that this outstanding programme is accessible to all high-potential executives, regardless of their financial situation.

Value:	Up to 5,000 € tuition fee waiver
Selection criteria:	The Assistance Award is open to high potential candidates who are in need of financial aid to enable them to pursue their EMBA degree. We will look at your profile concerning your leadership capabilities and achievements you had in your career and your financial situation.
Application:	Together with the online-based EMBA application, please submit a letter of motivation in which you present why you are one of the top leaders of tomorrow and why you earn and need the EMBA Assistant Award.

Alumni Offer

Graduates from the University of Cologne or the Erasmus University Rotterdam get 10% discount for the Cologne-Rotterdam Executive MBA.

Tax Rebate

MBA students in Germany who are self-financing their programme may be able to deduct tuition fees from the income tax they pay within Germany.