Fees and Funding

Diversity Scholarships

The Diversity Scholarship is a waiver of 10% to 50% of the tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic session at EMLV, ESILV or IIM.  The Diversity Scholarship is compatible with any other scholarship.

Who is eligible for consideration for the Diversity Scholarship?

• Non-French candidates applying through the international application portal to the EMLV, ESILV or IIM programmes for September 2024 entry.
• All candidates applying to the EMLV MBA and MSc and ESILV MSc programmes for October 2025 entry.

What are the criteria?

• Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic, professional, or personal qualities.
• Candidates must finalise their enrolment on their chosen programme by making the deposit payment before June 30^th

How can I apply?

• All eligible candidates are considered for the Diversity Scholarship and there are no additional documents required for the application.
• Receipt of the Diversity Scholarship will be confirmed in writing on the enrolment letter (issued after payment of the deposit).

When is the deadline to apply?

• All applications received on or before June 30^th 2023 will be considered for the Diversity Scholarship (providing the other conditions are met). 

Who is not eligible for consideration for the Diversity Scholarship?

• Candidates applying for undergraduate programmes at EMLV and ESILV
• Candidates applying through the Concours to the Grande Ecole programmes at EMLV and ESILV are not eligible.
• National candidates are not eligible.
• Exchange students are not eligible.

De Vinci Empowerment Scholarship

Convinced of the immense importance of improving women’s representation in STEM, De Vinci Higher Education has made available funds for young women hoping to pursue their studies in engineering at ESILV Engineering School.

In addition to tuition fee funding of up to 4000€ per year, scholarship students will also benefit from a dedicated coaching programme to support them in pursuing their careers in the field of engineering.

This scholarship and coaching programme will support young women in STEM, to give them more visibility, raise awareness of their skills, and inspire more women to pursue their engineering studies at ESILV.

The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship is compatible with any other scholarship.

Who is eligible for consideration for the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship?

• Non-French, female candidates applying through the international application portal to the ESILV Grande Ecole programme at Master level for September 1st 2025 entry.

What are the criteria?

• Candidates must have graduated with honors from their previous studies.
• Candidates must not be over 30 years of age on September 1^st 2025.

• Candidates must finalise their enrolment on the ESILV Master programme by making the deposit payment before May 31^st

How can I apply?

• Candidates must submit a 1000-word essay explaining their community involvement and their projects, and explaining how these activities have supported or will support women in STEM.
• Candidates can optionally provide an academic or professional recommendation letter.
• Receipt of the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship will be confirmed in writing on the enrolment letter (issued after payment of the deposit).

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to enroll in their masters and PhD programs.

It gives opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants up to 25 years old from developing countries at master’s level, and applicants up to 30 years old from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level.

For more information, check https://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel-scholarship-program-of-excellence

Other Scholarship Programmes

Many foreign governments and French embassies offer scholarships for students to help finance their studies in France.

Campus France provides the most accurate source of information on the scholarships offered to foreign students. Browse Campus Bourses to see the scholarships offered by French and foreign states, regional authorities, companies, foundations and higher education establishments.

You can also contact your local Campus France office to learn more about which financial aid is available to students in your region.