The competition for the “Roberto Marzanati” scholarships, awarded by BT, at the Transilvania Executive Education MBA program, begins today
• The total value of the scholarships is nearly €20,000
• Courses begin on February 21, 2026
• So far, 240 people have graduated from this EMBA programme
Transilvania Executive Education (TEE) and Banca Transilvania (BT) announce the start of a new competition for two partial scholarships to study for the TEE Executive MBA, a 100% British programme validated by Buckingham University. The media partner of this competition is Republica.ro.
BT awards two scholarships, the Roberto Marzanati Scholarships, each covering 50% of the tuition fee. The total value of the scholarships is €20000.
The Executive MBA courses start on February 21, 2026, and are organized into 12 modules: Strategy, Leadership, HR, Systems Thinking, Economics, Complexity, Management Consultancy, Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Governance, and Digital Disruption. The modules are taught by professors with academic and business expertise from 16 universities across the world and are held every six weeks for 18 months. The University of Buckingham offers the Graduate Diploma.
Candidates must have at least three years of post-graduate work experience in an executive role and be proficient in English.
The calendar is as follows:
September 23rd - November 2nd, 2025: Registration for the scholarship competition
November 3rd-13th: Assessment of the candidates’ applications
November 14th: Announcing the winners on the TEE Exec. MBA website.
In order to participate in this scholarship campaign, the candidates need to follow the steps below:
- Fill in the application form, available on the TEE website, which has two parts:
- a business plan;
- An academic essay that addresses the following question: “In the context of increasing economic and social instability, how can executive education contribute to improving organizational performance?” - Prepare their CV in English/or include the link to their LinkedIn profile in the application email. Make sure to mention your professional accomplishments, your academic achievements, and your contribution to the community.
- Get two recommendation letters in English from a business partner/employer. Please indicate his/her contact details in the letter.
- Send all of the above documents (application form, CV, two recommendation letter) to the following email address:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , until the 2nd of November (EOD).
About Transilvania Executive Education:
Transilvania Executive Education has been offering access to educational opportunities at international standards for over 11 years. Over 40 international experts from 16 universities around the world are involved in the development and delivery of TEE's educational programmes. Over time, more than 240 entrepreneurs and top managers from over 70 companies in Romania and abroad have graduated from the Executive MBA program. TEE programmes combine academic quality at international standards with practical relevance, providing executives with a global perspective and the tools necessary to manage complex local challenges.
About Banca Transilvania:
Banca Transilvania is the largest bank in Romania and in Southeastern Europe. As a universal bank, it serves all customer segments and business lines within the financial sector. It holds a 22% market share, has nearly 5 million clients, over 10,000 employees, online banking solutions, and more than 500 branches in 180 localities. Beyond banking, BT aims to have a positive impact in Romania—for people, businesses, and the environment.
Roberto Marzanati (1950–2016) was a member of Banca Transilvania’s Board of Directors for 15 years, starting in 2001. As a sign of respect for his contribution to BT’s success, the scholarships offered by Banca Transilvania for EMBA programs bear his name.
About The University of Buckingham
The University of Buckingham was founded in the UK in 1972 by former Oxford University Professors, who were determined to maintain a focus on small classes and small scale, combined with innovative approaches to learning tools and technologies. The University of Buckingham is unique. It is the only independent university in the UK with a Royal Charter. Originally sponsored by Margaret Thatcher, it has developed a reputation for high levels of personal attention, limiting class sizes to a maximum of 20, for example, and a refusal to compromise quality standards.
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Application Steps for the Roberto Marzanati EMBA Scholarships
Who are the winners of the TEE Executive MBA 2024 scholarships?
Application Steps for the EMBA Scholarships Offered by Banca Transilvania
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A Decade of Excellence: The Story of Transilvania Executive Education in Romania
