Navarino Masters Studentship

Overview

The Navarino Masters Studentship offers tuition fee support of £65,000 for one Cambridge MBA student and varying amounts for several Executive MBA programme students.

Dimitris Tsikopoulos, CEO of maritime technology company Navarino and one of the early students (MBA 1994) to attend Cambridge Judge Business School, will allow outstanding candidates to enrol in the Business School. Based in Greece, Navarino develops IT solutions including hardware, software and connectivity for ship operators, and also has offices in the UK, Cyprus, Germany, Norway, Singapore, Hong Kong and the US.

Eligibility

Awarded based on academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, and performance at interview. This scholarship is open to all applicants of the Cambridge MBA, Cambridge EMBA and Global EMBA programmes. Priority will be given to outstanding candidates experiencing financial hardship and who would not otherwise come to Cambridge to enrol in the Business School.

How to apply

MBA

MBA candidates interested in this scholarship should apply early as it will be awarded on a rolling basis, and we cannot guarantee the award will still be available by the later rounds. Please indicate your interest on the application form. You can also provide a supporting statement on the application form which outlines how you meet the eligibility criteria.

Cambridge EMBA and Global EMBA

Executive MBA candidates will automatically be considered for this scholarship

Further details

Recipients of this scholarship are expected to be an ambassador for the relevant programme and will working closely with the marketing, recruitment, and alumni teams to support and attract future candidates onto our programmes.

Overview

Dive into the Navarino Masters Studentship

Imagine earning the prestigious Navarino Masters Studentship and embarking on a transformative journey at Cambridge Judge Business School! This esteemed opportunity offers:

£65,000 in tuition fee support for one exceptional Cambridge MBA student.

Varying amounts for several Executive MBA programme students.

Are you eligible?

To be in the running for this exciting studentship, you need to showcase your academic brilliance through:

  • degree results
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • interview performance.

This scholarship welcomes all applicants of the Cambridge MBA, Cambridge EMBA and Global EMBA programmes. Priority is given to exceptional candidates facing financial challenges who might not otherwise have the opportunity to join Cambridge Judge Business School.

Apply to become part of an exceptional academic cohort

Apply early

This scholarship is awarded on a rolling basis and availability can’t be guaranteed in later rounds.

Indicate your interest

Express your interest and provide a supporting statement in the application form, demonstrating how you meet the eligibility criteria.

For Cambridge EMBA and Global EMBA Candidates

No need to worry about a separate application. Executive MBA candidates are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Who’s behind this incredible opportunity?

The visionary behind this studentship is Dimitris Tsikopoulos, CEO of Navarino – a maritime technology giant based in Greece. Dimitris, an early student (MBA 1994) at Cambridge Judge Business School, aims to empower outstanding candidates. Navarino, a trailblazer in IT solutions for ship operators, boasts offices across the globe, including the UK, Cyprus, Germany, Norway, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the US.

Represent Cambridge Judge programmes with pride

As a scholarship recipient, you will serve as an ambassador for your programme, working closely with our Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni teams to inspire and attract future candidates.

Parisa Montazeri, Iranian, Navarino Masters recipient, 2024/25 image

To modernise my approach to management and broaden my horizons, I chose the Cambridge MBA. My goal is to combine traditional management practices with modern strategies, ultimately becoming a well-rounded leader. I was absolutely thrilled to receive the Navarino Masters Studentship scholarship. It has truly changed everything for me. This scholarship has lifted has any financial burden, allowing me to fully focus on my studies without distraction. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity.

Parisa Montazeri, Iranian, Navarino Masters recipient, 2024/25

Learn more about this scholarship

Dimitris Tsikopoulos visits Cambridge Judge Business School.

Cambridge Judge hosted a visit by Cambridge MBA graduate Dimitris Tsikopoulos (MBA 1994) to mark his £750,000 donation to help masters students at the Business School.

Dimitris Tsikopoulos.

The donation pledge of £750,000 over 5 years from Dimitris Tsikopoulos (MBA 1994), CEO of Greece-based maritime technology firm Navarino, funds the Navarino CJBS Masters Studentships for outstanding candidates to attend Cambridge Judge Business School. (Main photo: Dimitris Tsikopoulos)…

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