Scholarships in France

At KEDGE Business School, we believe that financial concerns should not prevent students from accessing the course of their choice. We are fully aware that a higher education diploma requires a strong motivation as well as personal and financial commitments. We recognise that pursuing a degree requires motivation as well as personal and financial commitment. To help you shape your own path towards the career of your dreams, the school offers a range of scholarships to ambitious and talented international students. In addition to the financial aid provided by KEDGE, international candidates can seek governmental or corporate scholarships in their home countries and beyond.

How to get a scholarship in France?

Do you have a study project in France? We are eager to offer students this opportunity and provide them with a high-standard business education. Our doors are always open to those who wish to study and experience educational excellence in France’s major cities: Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, and/or Toulon. To support international applicants, we offer a range of exclusive financial support options.

International students may also benefit from other scholarships funded by their home country. To learn more about the scholarships available to foreign applicants in France, visit the Campus Bourses tool. It identifies all financial support opportunities provided by French and foreign governments, local authorities, companies, foundations, and higher education institutions. 

Who can apply for KEDGE scholarships?

Only non-French (foreign) students applying for our International BBA, Specialised MSc or Master in Management Grande Ecole are eligible. Exchange students from other schools and universities abroad cannot apply for this financial aid.

Erasmus Options

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters is a study programme that provides grants to the best students in the world, for one or two years, in any field of study. To benefit from it, the candidates must get their Master’s degree from at least three institutions from at least three countries participating in the programme. 

Erasmus+ is the EU's project to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. Every year, it offers international students the possibility to benefit from a mobility grant.

Exclusive KEDGE scholarships

These financial plans are aimed at international students only.

KEDGE offers a scholarship for registered candidates in full-time initial training, who need financial assistance/support. It is allocated on social criteria only. Applicants must be permanently enrolled at KEDGE, full-time, on the Marseille, Talence, Toulon and Paris campuses. They must pay their tuition fees during the year and not be undergoing a gap year. If you are eligible, you will receive an email upon registration with instructions on completing the online application form and submitting supporting documents.

KEDGE offers a scholarship for international applicants who need financial assistance/support to finance their studies.

High-achieving students can seek this merit scholarship, awarded for academic excellence and recognised extracurricular involvement, leadership, and community dedication. They must submit a motivation letter and proof of past academic accomplishments along with their application.

Eligibility will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Ranked in the top 10% of their high school/university class
  • and/or showed remarkable curricular achievements in their past institutions (GPA= or >75% or equivalent)
  • and/ or showed good performance in institutions recognised as Elite (inter)nationally (GPA= or >65% or equivalent)
  • and applied for the scholarship by submitting a personal, convincing and KEDGE-oriented statement of purpose during the application process

The merit-based grants are non-cumulative (i. e. only one merit grant can be allocated per student) but can be combined with the Early Bird discount..

Early applications will receive an early bird discount in tuition fees, allowing for a 10% reduction until November 30th, and a 5% reduction until February 29th.

Allowing for on-campus diversity, this scholarship is specifically intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds.

Partner Scholarships are designed for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution or a double degree.

It is available for students from the United States of America, who hold a degree from a US university and wish to join the ISLI MSc programme. This grant is awarded in the memory of Kirsten Hoey, a talented alumnus of the ISLI. Each year, a selected number of American students with excellent academic records will receive a 50% discount on their tuition fees. To apply for this grant at KEDGE Business School, students will be required to submit an online motivation letter, which will be examined by Kirsten HOEY’s family and the MSc Director. 

The Kristen Hoey scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarships.

A scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school.

This scholarship offers talented international students financial support of up to 40% on tuition fees for those applying before April 10th, aiming to foster diversity and academic excellence in a supportive learning environment.

An excellence programme for those pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in France. Offered by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, it covers tuition fees, provides a monthly allowance, and may include travel and housing support. The programme is highly competitive and targets top students in fields such as science, economics, engineering, law, and humanities.

International scholarships to study in France

International students at KEDGE Business School can benefit from various grants offered and funded by their countries. Explore possible student grant options by area:

Prodigy finance funding solution

This funding solution is available for international graduate students. The loans can cover up to 80% of their studies' cost, depending on their individual eligibility. It is available for applicants of the following programmes: MSc Audit & Performance Management*, MSc Banking & Finance, MSc International Business, MSc Global Supply Chain Management, MSc International Trade and Logistics, MSc MAI - International Purchasing and Innovation Management.

See more information on the Prodigy Finance website

*Partly taught in French

Wemakescholars funding solution

WeMakeScholars is a global platform dedicated to helping students discover the latest scholarships worldwide. For Indian students, they offer personalised support in securing the most suitable education loans, tailored to their individual profiles. As a government-supported initiative, funded by the Ministry of IT, Government of India, all services are provided completely free of charge.

With access to over 26,000 international scholarships from various organisations, including ministries, trusts, and foundations, WeMakeScholars makes scholarship discovery easier than ever. Additionally, they collaborate with 15 leading lenders in India, including public sector banks such as State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BOB), as well as private banks and NBFCs, ensuring a seamless education financing experience.

For assistance, contact the Support team at +91-8341124424 or email hello@wemakescholars.com.

Indian students can start their education loan process by applying online here!

Education Loan Features:
•    Upto INR 75* lacs without collateral (depends on the profile)
•    Upto INR 1.5 cr with collateral (depends on the collateral value and profile)
•    Interest rate starts at 7.5%* (depends on the RBI repo rate)
•    A moratorium period is offered for all education loans (No EMI during the study period)
•    Repayment tenure up to 15 yrs.
*Please note that all the above-mentioned parameters slightly vary depending on the student's profile and course. Once you speak with the Financial Officer at WeMakeScholars, you will get to know the exact option, that matches your profile. 

GradRight funding solution

GradRight is a platform that leverages data and technology to help students find the right college. It also enables universities to directly market themselves to students that have been matched to them. Once a match is made, banks can seamlessly offer loans to the students.

“In essence, GradRight ensures that students choose wisely, universities admit wisely, and banks lend wisely. It brings together universities, students, and banks on a single platform, facilitating transactions between them,” explains Aman Singh, a former founding team member of Ashoka University.

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