IESE Future Impact Leaders Award
The IESE Future Impact Leaders Award recognizes emerging leaders who lead with purpose and have made a positive difference in their work or communities. We look for individuals who embody IESE’s values, inspire others and demonstrate the potential to create lasting impact.
At IESE, we believe business can be a force for good. Through this award, we bring together aspiring MBA candidates from diverse professional backgrounds who want to develop as leaders and make a meaningful contribution to people, business and society.
Awardees will be invited to IESE’s Barcelona campus for an exclusive two-day experience on February 23 & 24, 2027 featuring complimentary access to Doing Good Doing Well, IESE’s flagship conference on responsible business. It is an opportunity to explore how business can drive positive change, exchange ideas and connect with a global community of purpose-driven leaders.
You can find more information here: https://www.ieserbc.net/
What will you receive?
- Complimentary ticket to the Doing Good Doing Well conference
- Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Barcelona and meals*
- Flight reimbursement of up to 200 Euros if travelling from outside of Europe & UK
- Welcome and closing dinner with fellow awardees and current MBA students; Networking session with Director of IESE's Institute for Sustainability Leadership
- Eligibility for the MBA Leaders in Sustainability & Responsible Business Scholarship if admitted to the full-time MBA program**
*Hotel accommodation is only provided to participants living outside of Barcelona and its surrounding municipalities.
**Being selected for the Future Leaders in Sustainability Award does not guarantee that a candidate would be admitted to any of IESE’s programs.
Who are we looking for?
We welcome applicants from a wide range of industries and professional backgrounds. You may have made a difference through your work, a community initiative, volunteering or an entrepreneurial project. We are looking for individuals who:
- Have 2-10 years of work experience
- Have demonstrated academic and professional excellence
- Lead with purpose and have made a positive difference in their work or communities
- Embody IESE's values, inspire others and show the desire and potential to make a lasting impact
- Are committed to being actively involved in the IESE community in the future
IESE alumni and current students are not eligible but may nominate those who meet the criteria by completing the form in the Referrals tab.
Please note that eligibility for this event requires that applicants are not currently enrolled in or committed to attending another business school. We kindly reserve the right to withdraw invitations should this condition not be met.
The application deadline is on Friday, January 15, 2027 at 23:59 Central European Time. Applicants will have to submit an online application consisting of a written essay and a video essay. Awardees will be notified and are required to submit proof of travel purchase to confirm their participation in the Barcelona events.
Ready to build on the difference you are making? Apply for the IESE Future Impact Leaders Award and join us in Barcelona to explore how you can turn purpose into lasting impact.