ESMT Berlin MBA Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- An up-to-date CV showing at least three years of postgraduate professional experience.
- Two professional recommendations.
- Answers to specific essay questions (program-specific and scholarship-specific).
- Transcripts of your undergraduate degree detailing courses and grades.
- A valid GMAT, GRE, ESMT Business Admissions Test (BAT), or GMAC Executive Assessment score (official results, no older than five years).
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) for non-native English speakers (if applicable).
- €100 application fee.
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for ESMT Berlin MBA Scholarships
Q.How many scholarships can I apply for within the ESMT Berlin MBA program?
You can apply for up to three scholarships as part of your application to the Full-time MBA program. However, please note that you may only receive one scholarship, though awards (like early application or test score excellence awards) can be combined with a scholarship.
Q.Do ESMT Berlin MBA scholarships cover living costs?
ESMT Berlin MBA scholarships and awards are primarily applied solely to tuition fees. Students are expected to cover their living costs, which are estimated to be around €800-€1,200 per month in Berlin.
Q.What is the minimum GMAT/GRE score required for scholarship consideration?
While the MBA program requires a 'strong score' on an admission test, for specific 'Test Score Excellence Awards,' you would need a GMAT total score of 690 or higher, a GMAT Focus total score of 645 or higher, or a GRE verbal score of 160+ and quantitative score of 165+ (or equivalent BAT/EA scores) to qualify for this particular award. High test scores generally strengthen your overall scholarship application.
Q.Is German language proficiency required for the ESMT Berlin MBA or its scholarships?
No German language skills are explicitly required for admission to the Full-time MBA program, as it is taught in English. However, non-native German-speaking applicants may be considered for additional awards based on their German language ability if they submit official test results (telc, TestDaF, or Goethe language tests).