Scholarships – Esomar Foundation

We believe everyone deserves access to education.

We offer scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who aspire to build careers in market research. Our scholarships are designed to support postgraduate studies, such as Master’s degrees, and we work with companies and global market research associations to make this possible.

By partnering with academic institutions, we ensure a thorough nomination and selection process, providing deserving students with the opportunities they need to succeed.

Support a Student

The ESOMAR Foundation awards 4-5 scholarships annually to empower disadvantaged students from developing economies. These students are sponsored by clients and organizations within the industry.

Why not make a difference by helping a student who might not otherwise have this opportunity? Your support can be part of their transformative journey in the world of research and insights.

For more details, please reach out to Anna Alu at anna.alu@esomar.org.

Apply for a Scholarship

If you are a national from a low- or middle-income economy and come from a socio-economically disadvantaged background, this could be your chance to advance your education and career.

Please review the criteria and submit your application using the form on the button below:

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ESOMAR Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification:
- Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (Master’s): Must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have received an offer for a Master’s program at an accredited university.
- Undergraduate Scholarship Programme: Must have received an admission letter or a valid offer from an accredited university.
Socio-Economic Background: Must be from a socio-economically disadvantaged background in their country of origin.
Nationality: Must be a national of a low- or middle-income economy (as per World Bank classification).
Age Limit: Must be under 30 years old at the time of application.
University Nomination: Requires a written recommendation from a professor or academic institution.
English Proficiency: Must provide proof of English proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, or a degree from an English-taught program.
Field of Study: Must be enrolling in a undergraduate or Master’s program relevant to market research.

For more details and application requirements, please click here.

Eligibility Criteria for Under-graduate students Eligibility Criteria for Post-graduate (master) students

Bringing New Talent into the Market Research Industry Online Awards

The goal of these awards is to bring fresh, young talent (ages 20-25) into the global market research and insights industry, with a particular focus on developing economies. Each year, the program will provide up to 100 awards for the University of Georgia’s Certificate in Market Research, specifically targeting individuals from low- and middle-income countries, especially those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

We aim to reach individuals from diverse academic disciplines who may not have previously considered a career in market, social, or insights research. By fostering new and diverse talent, this initiative will help expand the industry into emerging markets while providing opportunities to those who might not otherwise afford this qualification.

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Awards Selection Criteria