Forté Foundation MBA Fellows Program
A fellowship and scholarship program from the nonprofit Forté Foundation, awarded through more than 50 partner business schools worldwide to support women (and other diverse candidates) pursuing an MBA and advancing in business leadership.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Full / PartialDeadline
Aligned with each partner business school's own MBA application rounds - varies by institution
Country
Multiple (USA, Canada, Europe - Forté partner business schools)About the Forté Foundation MBA Fellows Program
The Forté Foundation is a nonprofit consortium of leading business schools and corporations focused on increasing the number of women in business leadership roles. Its flagship MBA Fellows Program is not a single centrally-administered scholarship but a network-wide designation: each Forté partner business school selects its own Forté Fellows from its admitted MBA class and attaches a scholarship award, the amount and structure of which is determined by the individual school, not by Forté itself.
Being named a Forté Fellow carries benefits well beyond the scholarship funds. Fellows gain access to the Forté MBA Fellows conference, a structured mentorship program pairing them with women executives and alumnae, career development resources, and a large, active professional network across Forté's more than 50 partner schools worldwide, including many top-ranked programs in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Because the actual scholarship amount and eligibility nuances are set by each business school, the value ranges widely - from partial tuition scholarships to, in some cases, fuller funding packages - depending on the specific MBA program and its Forté allocation for that year. Selection criteria are consistent across the network: exemplary leadership, a demonstrated commitment to advancing women in business, and a track record across academics, career, teamwork, and community involvement.
Importantly, Forté Fellows are selected from among admitted MBA applicants at partner schools, and the Foundation is explicit that applicants of all nationalities and gender identities are eligible to apply, making this a genuinely global program well suited to Pakistani MBA applicants, women and allies alike, targeting a Forté partner school.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Access to a network of more than 50 top business schools rather than a single institution's award
Combines a scholarship with a structured, long-running mentorship and conference program
Explicitly open to all nationalities and gender identities, broadening genuine access
Strong track record with over $500 million distributed in fellowships historically
Recognized brand that adds credibility to an MBA application and post-MBA career narrative
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Multiple (USA, Canada, Europe - Forté partner business schools)
Forté partner business schools span the United States, Canada, and Europe, so the country of study depends entirely on which partner school admits and names the applicant a Forté Fellow.
Eligibility Requirements
5 requirements
Documents Checklist
3 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Step 1: Choose and apply to one or more Forté partner business schools for their full-time MBA program
Step 2: Complete the school's standard MBA application, since Forté Fellow selection happens from within the admitted pool
Step 3: The business school's admissions committee separately nominates and selects Forté Fellows from admitted candidates
Step 4: Selected Fellows are notified of their scholarship award alongside or shortly after their MBA admission decision
Step 5: Fellows register for the annual Forté MBA Fellows conference and mentorship program after enrolling
Application Timeline
Varies by school, typically Round 1 in September/October, Round 2 in January
MBA application rounds
Following each round, set by the individual school
Admission decisions and Forté Fellow nominations
Fall, for newly admitted Fellows
Forté MBA Fellows Conference
August/September
MBA program begins
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Apply to multiple Forté partner schools to increase your chances of a Fellow nomination, since selection is made independently by each school
Use your MBA application essays to clearly demonstrate leadership and a genuine commitment to advancing women in business, not just generic career goals
Highlight community involvement, mentorship of others, or diversity-related initiatives, which are explicitly part of Forté's selection criteria
Research each target school's specific history of Forté Fellow scholarship amounts, since funding levels vary significantly by institution
Engage with Forté's broader pre-MBA programming (forums, webinars) before applying, since this can strengthen both your application and your network
Important Links & Contacts
🔗 Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
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No - each Forté partner business school independently selects its own Forté Fellows from admitted MBA applicants and sets its own scholarship amount.
Yes, Forté explicitly states applicants of all nationalities and gender identities are eligible to apply for Fellow status.
No - you apply to the MBA program at a Forté partner school, and the school's admissions committee selects Forté Fellows from its admitted pool.
It varies by school - from partial tuition scholarships to more substantial packages, depending on each institution's own allocation.
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