Supporting British graduates to attend Harvard Business School
The mission of the British Friends of Harvard Business School is to support British graduates to attend Harvard Business School. We do this by providing scholarships and leading access initiatives. Our scholarships support British students from non-traditional career paths, a variety of universities and those with financial need. We support both MBA and certain executive education programs. Former scholars in the MBA program include civil servants, NHS doctors and international development professionals, firsts in their family to go to university, and state school or bursary aided pupils. Our access programs work with state schools and UK universities to level the playing field and encourage applications to Harvard Business School and other leading MBA programs.
170k
donations and legacies received in 2025
85
scholarships awarded between 1992 - 2026
125k
Maximum scholarship award, depending on financial need
SCHOLARSHIPS
Discover how British Friends of HBS could help you
The British Friends offers awards depending on financial need, towards tuition and living costs at HBS, when supplementing a Harvard Business School financial aid package. Individual financial resources will be considered in detail as part of the final shortlisting process.
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Scholars
BFHBS support has been transformational; it has provided me with the financing needed for me to afford the cost of attendance at Harvard Business School. Crucially, the scholarship has given me the financial freedom post-MBA to pursue an impact-focussed development finance career.
Julia Lawson-Johns, 2024 Scholar
Through the MS/MBA Biotechnology: Life Sciences joint degree at Harvard, I intend to explore innovative ways to engage the private life sciences sector in tackling global health equity. The support from BFHBS will be instrumental in allowing me to explore this goal and prioritize impact over profit during and after her time at Harvard.
Keemia Azvine, 2024 Scholar
Drawing from my diverse background in medicine, research, and business, I envision a future where healthcare models prioritise patient empowerment.
Simisola Oke, 2024 Scholar
I hope to build on my experience in consumer electronics, participate in experiential learning experiences that will challenge me to think critically and empathetically, and develop as a global business leader, with the intention of translating innovative technologies to further enhance human experiences.
Maryvonne Ukachi, 2023 Scholar
Through my time at Harvard Business School, I intend to build the knowledge and network to play an active and consequential role in enabling the change that is required for the world to follow a steady and equitable path to decarbonisation.
Emmanuel Latham, 2023 Scholar
HBS will be the first step on my journey to understand the world of business. I hope to use this opportunity to build the knowledge and networks to enable me to become a more proficient leader, leveraging my experience in government to help build a more equitable economy.
Alex Gray, 2023 Scholar
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Supporting British graduates to attend Harvard Business School
Donations are eligible for Gift Aid providing that person pays UK taxes under the Gift Aid scheme. Donations may also be made to HBS.
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