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In September 2021, the University of Strathclyde received a £50 million donation from alumnus Charles Huang PhD through his philanthropic foundation - the Charles Huang Foundation (CHF).

Dr Huang gained his MBA from Strathclyde in 1989 and his PhD in Marketing in 1994. He is a global business leader and founder and chairman of Pasaca Capital Inc, a California-based private equity firm established in 2016, with various global portfolio companies in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, TMT, industrials & automation, and entertainment.

I'm hoping my donation can inspire the new generation of business leaders.

Dr Charles Huang

The Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme

The Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme (SYGL) seeks to honour Professor Stephen Young, a former Head of the Department of Marketing and Dr Huang’s supervisor and mentor during his PhD studies.

The Charles Huang Foundation donation provides a scholarship for scholars of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA or an MSc in Strathclyde Business School on a full-time study basis (one year) in Glasgow starting in September 2026. The SYGL scholarship programme aims to develop global leaders in society and business. Successful candidates will receive a scholarship that includes the full Strathclyde MBA/MSc fees and a stipend to cover living costs for the academic year. Alongside your MBA/MSc studies, each scholar will receive additional mentorship support and the opportunity to apply for enhanced leadership development via the Stephen Young Institute of International Business (SYIIB). You will also become a part of the wider SYIIB Community.

Download the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme brochure.

The Stephen Young Global Leader Scholarship: Enhanced leadership development opportunities

All SYGL scholars undertake their Strathclyde MBA/MSc studies as a member of the full-time MBA/MSc cohort within Strathclyde Business School. In addition to their SBS studies, SYGL scholars benefit from enhanced leadership development opportunities coordinated by the SYIIB. These include tailored mentorship to help you achieve your career aspirations and the opportunity to apply for an additional developmental activity as a member of the SYIIB community.

The SYGL Programme will equip you with essential leadership skills and competencies that will enable you to become a values-led, impactful leader who can help your organisation succeed in a responsible and sustainable way. The SYGL programme will develop the capabilities that leaders require in an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing, global environment. In addition to your MBA/MSc studies - and conditional on meeting your programme requirements and also conditional on availability of places - SYGL Scholars may apply for one of the following opportunities:

  • an international summer school placement (subject to availability) with another university such as a strategic university partner of Strathclyde, including flights and accommodation
  • taking part in a special research project outlined by the Stephen Young Institute for International Business
  • (MBA only) attending MBA elective classes at Strathclyde’s international MBA centres around the world (to include flights/accommodation) – Europe, Middle East and Far East

In addition, all SYGL scholars are offered coaching/mentoring support by at least one business leader, CEO or other senior executive of a large organisation within an industry relevant to the candidate’s industry background and future career aspirations.

Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme

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Key facts

  • Number of scholarships: Up to five
  • Value: Full Scholarship (Tuition and Living Costs)
  • Opens: 11 May 2026
  • Deadline: 31 May 2026
  • Helps with: Living costs, Tuition fees
  • Duration: One year

Summary

The Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme (SYGL) seeks to honour Professor Stephen Young, a former Head of the Department of Marketing and Dr Charles Huang’s supervisor and mentor during his PhD studies. In his memory, the Charles Huang Foundation donation will fund up to five scholarship awards each year for scholars of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA/MSc in Strathclyde Business School on a full-time study basis (one year) in Glasgow starting September 2026.

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Eligibility

The Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme is open to any outstanding candidate who believes that they meet our eligibility requirements and whose values and aspirations reflect those outlined in the scholarship’s criteria guidelines. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBT+, disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups.

Irrespective of your background, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. You must meet the admissions criteria for your chosen Strathclyde full-time MBA/MSc programme. Applications to the programme should be made after you have successfully completed the selection process for the SYGL scholarship and hold a scholarship award.
  2. You must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic merit in your application for the Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme. For example, a first -class undergraduate degree from a UK University, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution.
  3. You must be a self-funded student who does not have access to other sources of funding such as corporate sponsorship or alternative scholarship funding.
  4. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to attend a formal interview (either in person or virtually). Attendance at interview is not a guarantee of a scholarship.

Subject eligibility

Accounting & finance, Business, Data analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Management science, Marketing

Levels eligibility

Postgraduate Taught

Study modes eligibility

Full Time

Fee Status

England or N. Ireland or Rep. Ireland or Wales, Home (Scottish), International

Student type

Applicant

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Further information

Selection process 

  • All applications are submitted online via a formal application form.
  • All applications are reviewed and then some are shortlisted by a Strathclyde Business School panel. Thereafter, a Selection Committee will be appointed to consider all shortlisted applications.
  • The Selection Committee will be chaired by the Executive Dean of SBS or his/her nominee and senior academic representatives.
  • Decisions of the Selection Committee shall be made by simple majority. If a decision cannot be reached, the Chair shall make the final decision.
  • Recommendations will be shared with the Charles Huang Foundation, and the University will make the final decision on selection.
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How to apply

To apply for the scholarship, you should complete the following steps:

*the MS form needs to be completed in one sitting. There is not an option to save the form and return to it.

Please note: interviews will be held towards the end of June 2026. All candidates will be notified of their application outcome in due course.

If you have any difficulties completing any part of the application, please contact sy-institute@strath.ac.uk.