Hi forum. I wanted to ask around for any advice or experiences regarding scholarships that aren't based on grades, but rather on work experience and other (softer?) factors. Are these common in the US? What about Europe? Thanks.

Scholarhips that aren't based solely on grades are quite common. You'll be able to find lots of information on them by looking at specific university websites or institutions that grant them.

Libraries often have directories of scholarships.

Hi Patrick,
Have you searched in the FIND MBA scholarship database?

https://find-mba.com/scholarships

Thank you all!

These are the scholarships the university offers.
LPUNEST, Marks based (for previous two qualifying Exams), Performance in other National Level Entrance tests, Performance in Sports, Performance in Cultural and Co-curricular Activities. Social Service, R&D and Bravery Activities. Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board, LPUNEST Study Grant
Financial Aid : for Defense /CAPF and their dependents, Orphan Candidates, Persons with certain disabilities, Minorities, Transgender, Non Traditional student, Need Based-Financial Aid, EWS scholarship for those whose family income is less than 5 lacs, Single girl child, Single Mother and Tibetan students studying in CTA schools and Vidya Bharti Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sansthan.

Not relevant to the question, which is about the US and Europe. Lazy cutting and pasting