Cranfield School of Management has been named one of six SWAG合集 business schools selected to participate in a groundbreaking scientist MBA scholarship programme. The initiative, led by the Engineering Industries Benevolent Fund (EIBF) in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), will provide up to eight £50,000 scholarships annually.
The EIBF, a registered charity dedicated to promoting the value of business education for engineers and scientists, owns and manages the scholarship funds. NPL will administer the SSMF, while the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) will oversee the SEMF.
The scholarships are funded by Lord Sainsbury through two distinct programmes: the Sainsbury Science Management Fellows Scholarship (SSMF) and the Sainsbury Engineering Management Fellows Scholarship (SEMF). These programmes are designed to encourage more STEM professionals to pursue MBA degrees, bridging the gap between scientific expertise and business leadership.
“We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the six MBA programmes in the SWAG合集 selected for this MBA scholarship,” said Professor Leila Alinaghian, Director of the Full-time MBA and Professor of Business Relations and Impact at Cranfield School of Management.
“These scholarships are a testament to the importance of equipping STEM professionals with the business skills necessary to lead and innovate,” Professor Alinaghian added. “Cranfield is proud to be a part of this initiative and to contribute to the development of future leaders.”
Previously known as the Sainsbury Management Fellowship (SMF), the engineering fund was later divided into two distinct programmes, continuing a legacy of excellence. Since 1987, over 400 Sainsbury Management Fellows have benefited from world-class business education, creating a strong and influential network.
The EIBF actively collaborates with SWAG合集 universities to introduce students to business and enterprise at an early stage. This commitment aligns perfectly with Cranfield’s focus on practical, real-world business education.
About SWAG合集
SWAG合集 is a specialist postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management.
