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EPFL MASTER EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIPS (ROUND 1)

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

LOCATION: Switzerland

In order to reward the most outstanding students who are beginning their master’s studies, EPFL offers a limited number of excellence fellowships, along with guaranteed housing, to candidates who have achieved remarkable academic results and who distinguish themselves in extracurricular activities, whether sporting, artistic, civic, or entrepreneurial.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone applying to a master’s program at EPFL is eligible. A limited number of fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidates, based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation.

However, candidates who already hold a master’s degree or are currently enrolled in a master’s program at EPFL are not eligible.

Applications should be submitted via EPFL’s online Master application. Be sure to check the box indicating that your profile should also be considered for an excellence fellowship.

Documents to provide:

No additional documents are needed beyond those required for admission.

The application deadlines align with those for the master’s program. There are two application rounds. 

Deadlines:  1st round: December 15

The renewal and payment of the fellowship for a second year of studies is conditional upon excellent academic performance.

At the end of the first year, once the results are published, fellowships are renewed provided that fellowship holders have:

reached at least the average of 5.0 (6 = max / 4 = pass).

The average is weighted with the ECTS credits of each course. All numerical grades from all chosen courses and exams during the first MA year count for the average.

earned at least 50 credits (for branches other than the internship)

Credits for language courses, admission courses, or courses outside of the study plan do not count.

There will be no exceptions for students who have not reached the requested average or number of credits.

BENEFIT:

Amount: CHF 10,000 per semester, with a maximum coverage of 4 semesters.

Additional Benefits:

Reservation of a student room in a student residence (for external candidates only).

A certificate of excellence upon completion of the Master’s program.

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RENNES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS TALENT, UNFRAMED AND BIENVENUE EN FRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: 16 June 2025

LOCATION: France

To ensure every student can benefit from a quality education, Rennes School of Business offers complete transparency on tuition fees and the various financial aids available. Whether you are a European or non-European student, a scholarship recipient or not, explore the options available to you for financing your studies.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Talent Scholarship:

At Rennes School of Business, we value the academic talent that you will bring to the classroom.

Open to: high-profile candidates who have a strong academic record. Special consideration is given to applicants who have clear academic and professional merit and can demonstrate the ability to contribute to all aspects of the programme.

Selection process: scholarship evaluation will be based on the following documents submitted for admission: Transcripts, English score, CV and interview feedback.

Applicants should also describe how undertaking the programme of their choice will affect their career, educational, and personal goals in their personal statement.

Unframed Scholarship:

Thinking beyond the frame means opening one’s mind toward other cultures.

Open to candidates who can demonstrate a unique life experience and/or remarkable extracurricular activities, along with a global and collaborative outlook and curiosity to find impactful and sustainable solutions.

Selection process: scholarship evaluation will be based on the following documents submitted for admission: Transcripts, English score, CV and interview feedback along with a personal statement that will outline their « unframed » profile.

Recipients of this award will be expected to act as ambassadors for Rennes School of Business and assist with some marketing activities.

Bienvenue en France Scholarship:

This scholarship is awarded in recognition of the strong dedication of candidates that were eager to learn French even before their arrival in Rennes.

Open to: applicants that have taken French courses at the « Alliance Française » or at other affiliated language institutions in their home country offering classes in French as a Foreign Language.

Selection process: candidates will have to submit a certificate of completion from the language institution which dates less than two years before their application to Rennes SB, showing a minimum A1 level, in addition to a personal statement.

International students accepted into the 1st year of the BIM or BIA Bachelor or Master in Management

French & International students accepted into any of our Master of Science programmes

You may only apply to ONE scholarship (except for the Bienvenue en France scholarship, which can be obtained alongside another scholarship).

How to apply: Upon acceptance, please revisit your profile on the admission platform (Login : Rennes School of Business). Navigate to the “Scholarships” tab to initiate your application. It’s important to note that this tab is exclusively visible to accepted students.

BENEFIT:

The Talent Scholarship Amount: up to 5000€ discounted from tuition fees.

Unframed Scholarship Amount: up to 5000€ discounted from tuition fees.

Bienvenue en France Scholarship Amount: 500€ discounted from tuition fees.

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