The RSM Fellows Award is a prestigious, invitation-only scholarship programme recognising exceptional MBA candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to making an impact.
Each year, up to three candidates are selected to receive a 50% tuition scholarship for the International Full-time MBA at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. In addition to the scholarship, Fellows will receive access to exclusive curated activities during their MBA year.
To be considered for the RSM Fellows Award, applicants must submit their online application during one of the admissions rounds.
For the MBA programme starting in January 2027, three out of three Fellows Awards are currently available.
RSM Fellows embody the characteristics that make the International Full-time MBA programme unique.
As part of their fellowship, Fellows engage closely with faculty, support prospective candidates and help shape the culture and impact of their cohort.
Being an RSM Fellow comes with both recognition and responsibility. Fellows are ambassadors of the programme and play an active role in the campus community.
Through structured engagement across admissions, marketing, and cohort initiatives, Fellows contribute meaningfully throughout their MBA journey:
The RSM Fellows Award is by invitation only.
As part of the online application, applicants are welcome to submit a scholarship statement for an RSM MBA scholarship. This statement should not focus on the RSM Fellows Award and instead focus on one of the other scholarships available.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed after completing the full MBA admissions process, including the Admissions Interview and all required standardised tests. They will then be invited to a second interview with the Academic Director or Associate Director.
Candidates are selected based on:
No. The RSM Fellows Award is invitation-only. Candidates cannot apply directly and must first complete the full MBA admissions process.
Candidates are considered after they have completed the admissions process, including their admissions interview and Kira assessment. Shortlisting takes place once a holistic review of the application has been completed. The Fellows Committee aims to inform selected candidates within two weeks of their Fellows interview.
Following a completed admissions process, a small number of top candidates will be shortlisted by the Admissions Committee. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a second interview with the Full-time MBA Academic Director or Associate Director. Final selections are made based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and overall alignment with the RSM mission and community.
RSM Fellows are selected on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. As the number of awards is limited, candidates are encouraged to apply early to be considered. This website page will be kept updated with the number of Fellow Awards available for the upcoming MBA intake.
Up to three candidates are selected per intake.
Yes. Candidates who are shortlisted for the RSM Fellows Award but not selected remain eligible for all other RSM scholarships, subject to the relevant criteria.
No. The RSM Fellows Award cannot be combined with other RSM scholarships.
RSM Fellows are expected to actively engage in admissions, marketing, and cohort initiatives throughout their MBA year, contributing to the community while representing RSM as ambassadors of the programme. An exact agreement will be shared with selected candidates.
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