Applications Open for Prodigy Finance’s $8,000 Scholarship

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

An $8,000 scholarship has been launched by Prodigy Finance and the Esade Business School for women in graduate programs in a bid to promote leadership and empowerment.

The scholarship is open to women from Prodigy-supported regions, with applications accepted from March 14 to April 14, 2025.

The objective of the programme is to support the next generation of female leaders as part of the commitment of the parties to empower women, breaking down barriers, and leadership in their respective fields.

This scholarship is part of a wider initiative to increase diversity and inclusion in education and get more women into leadership positions across industries and communities.

It is for women starting their studies in the Fall of 2025, who must be from a Prodigy-supported region and attending a Prodigy-supported school.

After the closure of entries, a period of review will follow from April 15 to May 1, 2025, with the winner announced on May 2, 2025.

Applicants must complete the scholarship application within the specified timeframe and submit essay responses that assess their merit and need, the organisers said.

“At Prodigy Finance, we believe education can transform lives. This Women’s Day, we are pleased to be partnering with ESADE to support women from around the world.

“By backing their education, we are not only making learning more accessible but also enabling them to make a lasting impact in the business world,” the Global Chief Business Officer at Prodigy Finance, Ms Sonal Kapoor, said.

Prodigy Finance said it is dedicated to making quality education accessible. Known for its no-cosigner, collateral-free loans, the company offers student loan amounts up to the cost of attendance limits set by the schools.