BUSINESS leaders in Trafford could be in with the chance of winning a £17,200 scholarship as part of the Manchester Executive MBA Challenge 2015.

One lucky winner will win the full scholarship to study for the Executive MBA at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Business School to accelerate their career.

Two additional runner-up scholarships of £4,000 and 17 worth £2,000 are also available as part of MMU’s Executive MBA Challenge, now in its fifth year.

Professionals from the private and public sectors will compete in a series of challenges running in July and September.

Candidates will have their skills tested to reveal their management and leadership qualities. Points will be awarded after each challenge and the person with the most points will be crowned winner.

“We wish MMU Business School all the best with its latest Executive MBA Challenge and say ‘good luck’ to all the managers and professionals competing for the scholarships on offer.”

Candidates have until Monday 22nd June 2015 to apply. To apply, log on to www.mmu.ac.uk/mbachallenge.