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Imperial College Business School take pride in pride in being a global institution, welcoming students from across the globe. To further enhance our international community, we extend scholarships to Latin American students whom we believe will enrich the Imperial community.
Andrea Palacios Gonzalez, MSc Finance student shares her experience achieving the LATAM (Latin America) Regional Scholarship, what it means to her and her advice for prospective students.
Education: CESI University – Economics Montpellier Business School – International Business Administration
Nationality: Latin America
Why I chose Imperial’s MSc Finance programme
I selected the MSc Finance programme at Imperial College Business School due to the potential it offered for advancing my expertise in this field. With a background spanning private, public, and entrepreneurial sectors, I was keen to deepen my understanding of how global applications of corporate finance, private equity, and venture capital operate, reaching beyond the borders of Latin America.
As a Latina, I value the opportunity to further immerse myself, becoming a voice for my community and actively promoting diversity in the finance world.
My motivations for applying for this scholarship
Acknowledging the congruence between my personal and professional trajectory and the specified scholarship criteria, I felt inspired to submit my application. As a Latina, I value the opportunity to further immerse myself, becoming a voice for my community and actively promoting diversity in the finance world.
What Imperial’s LATAM Regional Scholarship means to me
Securing the scholarship brought infinite happiness, gratitude, and a profound sense of motivation to commence my academic journey. The LATAM Regional Scholarship has not just unlocked new opportunities for me but has also played a substantial role in shaping my personal development.
The transformative impact of this scholarship
The scholarship has surpassed my expectations on multiple fronts. Academically, it has provided me with the knowledge I was eagerly seeking. On a personal level, the scholarship has not only given me access to outstanding networking events, but it has introduced me to intelligent and supportive classmates, offered insightful seminars and provided a fulfilling life in the vibrant city of London.
My guidance for prospective scholarship applicants
My advice is simple: Apply! It is truly the best step you can take. If you believe your profile aligns with the requirements, be confident in sharing your unique story and emphasise why you would be a valuable addition to the cohort.
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