Study In New Zealand: UC and Gough Family Foundation Renew MBA Leaders Scholarship
UC announced the renewal of its longstanding collaboration with the Gough Family Foundation, which resulted in the renewal of the MBA Leaders Scholarship improving its leadership growth and international opportunities.
Study Abroad: The University of Canterbury (UC) and the Gough Family Foundation have renewed their longstanding partnership extending its Gough Family Foundation MBA Leaders Scholarship for an additional 4 years, taking it to 2030.
Ben Gough, founder of the Gough Family Foundation commented, “Playing to the strengths and relationships of both UC and the Gough Family Foundation has enabled scholars to learn at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, and gain access to some of the best business minds in New Zealand,” Gough said. “The outcomes of this opportunity, provide positive impact to all areas of their lives, personally, professionally and to their communities through giving back, which is a key area we look for in applicants.”
Renewed Gough Family Foundation MBA Leaders Scholarship Details
To make it better, the renewed programme has incorporated feedback from previous scholars and it has more offerings. It provides more access to international opportunities. The scholars will have the opportunity to collaborate with prestigious institutes including Aalto University in Finland and Stanford University in the United States. It includes possibilities for knowledge exchange, fostering international networks and leadership skills, and undertaking Stanford’s popular Design Thinking paper.
Another highlight is the the bespoke Courage in Leadership course which is being offered in collaboration with Outward Bound. It is refined based on the experiences of previous scholars. It offers a transformative learning journey and combines practical challenges with reflection.
About MBA Leaders Scholarship New Zealand
It offers one-on-one mentoring with a successful business leader in New Zealand, and an experiential Outward Bound Courage in Leadership course. The scholarship offers a large portion of the UC MBA course fees and an international experience grant for global learning opportunities.
“Scholarship recipients pursue their globally recognised MBA degree at the triple-crown-accredited Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School, placing them among a select group of leaders equipped to address complex challenges and create lasting impact,” says the official statement.
It offers opportunities for guidance, idea-sharing, and collaboration to drive significant change in public service, governance, not-for-profits and businesses.
UC’s Tumu Whakarae Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey said, “This renewed partnership highlights our shared vision to develop leaders who excel and uplift communities. The enhanced scholarship programme equips scholars with the skills and global perspectives needed for modern leadership.”
“Each year, three scholarships are awarded to exceptional candidates enrolled in UC’s MBA programme at Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School. Recipients are selected based on their leadership potential, character, commercial capability, and commitment to creating a positive impact,” added the official statement.
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