SINGAPORE (Oct 3, 2025) — The Hinrich Foundation, an Asia-based philanthropy dedicated to advancing mutually beneficial and sustainable global trade, has published the Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade for academic year 2025-2026. The Hinrich Foundation Guide sets out industry defined criteria for cross-border business knowledge, skills and attributes essential for graduate programs to prepare the next generation of global trade leaders.
This year’s edition debuts the Hinrich Foundation Guide Global Trade Leader Scholarship Program, with two scholarships available for National University of Singapore’s (NUS) MBA, one of the leading programs featured in the Hinrich Foundation Guide.
Through this Scholarship program, the Hinrich Foundation offers up to US$25,000 in tuition support per scholarship recipient when matched by up to US$25,000 from a corporate sponsor secured by the student.
This approach provides a unique opportunity for recipients who will benefit from a world-class education, engagement with employers and lifelong membership in the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association’s international network of global trade leaders.
“We developed this Scholarship to meet two vital needs: first, to enable ambitious emerging leaders to access a top international business and trade education; and second, to strengthen the pipeline of talent for businesses engaged in global trade,” said Alex Boome, Hinrich Foundation Trade Education Program Director.
“The NUS MBA is recognized for its strong Asia focus and globally relevant curriculum,” Boome said. “With experiential learning at its core — from consulting projects to international exchanges — the program equips graduates with leadership skills, regional expertise and global exposure to advance their careers in international trade and business.”
Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School, said: “The inclusion of the NUS MBA in the Hinrich Foundation Guide highlights its strength in combining rigorous academics with real-world learning. With consulting projects, case competitions and global exchanges, the program develops agile leaders who can navigate Asia’s dynamic markets while contributing to business worldwide.”
Applications are open to prospective students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, have a passion for a career in global trade, and secure a matching sponsorship commitment from a corporation. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the Hinrich Foundation Scholarship Committee. Final program admission decisions rest with the university.
For more information on the Hinrich Foundation Guide Global Trade Leader Scholarship Program and the scholarships available for the NUS MBA, visit hinrichfoundation.com/education/hf-guide.
About the Hinrich Foundation
The Hinrich Foundation is an Asia-based philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing mutually beneficial and sustainable global trade. We believe that global trade – when mutually beneficial and sustainable – is a powerful force for shared prosperity, technological progress, sustainability and peaceful international cooperation. Our work is grounded in independent, fact-based research and the development of innovative trade education programs. We invest in building a new generation of trade leaders, capable of navigating the complexities of global value chains and the evolving geopolitical and technological environment, by partnering with leading universities and corporations.
About National University of Singapore (NUS)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.
Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.
For more information on NUS, please visit nus.edu.sg.
About NUS Business School
With 50,000 alumni and 60 global chapters, the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School is known for providing management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling its students and corporate partners to leverage global knowledge and Asian insights.
The school has consistently ranked first in Asia by independent publications and agencies, such as The Financial Times and Quacquarelli Symonds, in recognition of the quality of its programmes, faculty research and graduates.
The school is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), endorsements that the school has met the highest standards for business education.
For more information about NUS Business School, please visit bschool.nus.edu.sg, or go to the BIZBeat portal, which showcases the School’s research.
For more information about NUS Business School’s EMBA programmes, please visit emba.nus.edu.sg.
Media contacts:
Hinrich Foundation Emerson Liu Marketing and Communications Specialist Hinrich Foundation inquiry@hinrichfoundation.com
NUS Business School Frank Chua Assistant Senior Manager NUS Business School National University of Singapore frank.c@nus.edu.sg