Habib Foundation - INSEAD Scholarship!

It's been awhile, but it was certainly worth the wait!



I got awarded the Alexis and Ann-Marie Habib Foundation's scholarship to INSEAD :)
(www.habibfoundation.org)

One of my application essays to INSEAD focused on the importance of getting a liberal education, especially in Lebanon, and other 3'd world countries. The scholarship application essay continues that theme, and ties it to the foundation's goal, after a brief intro about yours truly.

Habib Foundation Scholarship Application Essay
Having worked for two multinationals in the communications function, in an international environment, thus realizing my midterm career goals, I am ready to take things to the next level. I believe attaining a degree from INSEAD will bolster my prospects of achieving my career objectives by further widening my skill-set through the practical teaching method it is renowned for.

The multinational experience of getting an MBA from INSEAD would also play a big role in further broadening my world views and global outlook, a continuation to a trend I have been actively experiencing in the past five years. In addition to that, it would provide access an invaluable business network of talented individuals keen on playing there part on the world stage as leaders, opinion shapers, and captains of industry.

My priority will be to hone my entrepreneurial skills, and re-equip my financial tool-box with skills I have not fully practiced in my current communications role. Hopefully, after attaining my MBA, I will aim at filling a senior position within the communications function in the automotive industry for four to five years. With this role will come more responsibilities, exposure, and most importantly business acumen.

When the time is right, after getting that necessary experience, and achieving both professional and personal objectives, I hope to make a transition to an entrepreneurial role. Part of me wishes for this transition to be expedited. I have always kept a folder of interesting business ideas, and am constantly researching their viability. The most appealing one to me so far is ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ :p (u thought I’d actually post it here??!!)--------------------------------------------------------------------------..

One of my life-long goals is to aid, in any capacity I can, the Arab-Israeli peace process. I now have a clearer understanding of the role I might be able to play; connecting like-minded, peace-seeking youth from both sides of the struggle in online forums, with a vision to create interactive experiences and workshops in Europe and the US. There are of course many challenges to overcome when aiming to implement this without breaking existing laws that govern the relations between warring nations.

To truly make an impact, I believe I have to continue the same path in following my career goals, and truly believe an MBA from INSEAD will accelerate this path by providing me with the right foundation to build upon.

I believe that my unwavering dedication to serve my country makes me an ideal candidate for the Alexis and Anne-Marie Habib Foundation Scholarship. I am a great proponent of liberal education, and appreciate the foundation’s generous contributions to open doors for the Lebanese youth, so Lebanon can prosper through the efforts of its most valuable resource: its people. Whether or not I succeed in securing this scholarship, I hope I can one day be in a position to extend my support to the foundation’s noble goals and promote the culture of supporting promising compatriots.

Happy and thankful...
MooN