Global Alliance scholarships

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management offers four scholarships each year to MScom candidates.

MScom candidates can apply if:

  • They have a minimum of 5 years work experience
  • Work in communication
  • Live and work outside of Switzerland
  • Are fully self- funding their MScom education
  • Will continue to fully work in communication during the program

Scholarships cover 50% of the cost of the MScom program fee. The scholarship payments are made directly to the Executive MScom program, and are not transferable to other academic institutions. The funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs such as travel and board.

Scholarships are awarded based on leadership and professional potential, a proven track record of success and the candidate’s financial situation.

Applications for scholarships will be considered only if the candidate has accepted a place in the program by the scholarship deadline.

How to apply
The application deadline is October 31 for programs starting the following January. Candidates must have their funding in place and make all necessary payments as outlined in the fee schedule. The following documents must be submitted:

  • Completed scholarship form
  • Statement of financial position. This should include the latest income statement as well as gross expected income during the Executive MScom program
  • A short essay in support of the application ( not more than 1,000 words)

Once offered an award, a candidate must provide a document showing that their organization is not offering financial support for tuition for the MScom program.