{"id":571,"date":"2023-12-31T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/?p=571"},"modified":"2023-12-30T21:02:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T21:02:33","slug":"hec-paris-partners-with-laidlaw-foundation-for-womens-mba-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/2023\/12\/hec-paris-partners-with-laidlaw-foundation-for-womens-mba-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"HEC Paris Partners with Laidlaw Foundation for Women&#8217;s MBA Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>HEC Paris and the HEC Foundation have joined forces with the Laidlaw Foundation to offer full-tuition scholarships to exceptional women for their full-time MBA program. This \u20ac1.9 million initiative over three years aims to empower women for whom MBA studies would typically be out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding Opportunities for Women in Business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Following in the footsteps of Oxford Sa\u00efd Business School&#8217;s success in achieving gender parity, HEC Paris aims to create similar opportunities. The program is part of a broader effort to increase female representation in MBA classes, which has fluctuated between 31% and 42% at HEC Paris in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fostering Diversity and Inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership seeks to bring diverse socio-economic backgrounds into the MBA program, enriching the educational experience. It includes mentorship, career support, and development workshops, providing a holistic approach to support scholars beyond financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HEC Paris&#8217;s Commitment to Gender Equality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HEC Paris demonstrates its dedication to gender equality through various initiatives, including the Women in Leadership Club and the HEC Paris Excellence scholarship. The program&#8217;s success will be measured by the impact of its scholars in business and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration marks a significant step toward inclusivity and diversity in business education, equipping women with the skills and knowledge for leadership roles.<br>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/poetsandquants.com\/2023\/12\/20\/hec-paris-partners-with-laidlaw-foundation-to-create-scholarships-for-underserved-women\/?pq-category=admissions\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HEC Paris and the HEC Foundation have joined forces with the Laidlaw Foundation to offer full-tuition scholarships to exceptional women for their full-time MBA program. 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