Application Fees
In France: €100
Living Cost
Monthly approximate covering housing, food, etc.: €1,000
ESSEC Scholarships
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Description: To sustain the academic excellence of the Global BBA, ESSEC Business School offers scholarships to the most outstanding international candidates.
Eligibility: Open to all applicants and awarded on the basis of the overall quality of their application i.e. academic excellence demonstrated in the file and in the selection interview.
Amount: Can cover up to 25% of total tuition fees.
Scholarship are awarded with the admission decision at each session of admission.
No additional applications or request.
Regional Diversity Scholarship
Description: Varied cultural perspectives and backgrounds enhance the education and experience of all our students as well as being a key factor in the excellence of our programs. With this in mind, ESSEC seeks to create further diversity in its already diverse student body.
Eligibility: Be a citizen of a country in one of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Asia-Pacific, Europe (except France), North America and South America.
Amount: Up to 25% of total tuition fees.
Scholarship are awarded with the admission decision at each session of admission.
No additional applications or request.
Other Scholarships
Scholarships for International Students
In order to help international students in their search for financing options, Campus France has set up a search engine allowing you to find scholarships for which you may be eligible.
For more information: Campus Bourses - Grant search engine
LIFE Scholarships (Lebanese students only)
A platform to channel the influence of Lebanese finance executives worldwide in order to establish stronger bonds, nurture the next generation and promote Lebanon.
Eligibility:
1. Be Lebanese or of Lebanese descent.
2. Achieve and maintain academic excellence.
3. Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in Finance.
4. Be in financial need.
Amount:
Up to 12,000$ per year for the duration of the academic programme.
Application procedure:
ESSEC submits applications for LIFE Scholarships on your behalf.
Bank Loans
France
Banks in Cergy offer ESSEC students loans at preferential rates, which can be paid back following graduation. ESSEC has also established a partnership with the bank Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL) in Cergy to offer financing that covers full tuition fees for any of our academic programmes.
Loan applicants are required to have a guarantor living in France. According to the banks, the guarantor must earn enough to cover the monthly loan payments but also either be a French citizen, a close family member and/or both. Additional fees and expenses will be the responsibility of the student.
Loan Amount: Variable
Duration: can last approximately eight years including deferred payment.
US Federal & Private Loans
Many US citizens or permanent residents opt to take out the US Federal Stafford and private Sallie Mae loans. These loans can cover up to the full cost of attendance and all applicants having a co-signer in the US are eligible for these loan programmes. ESSEC is listed as “ESSEC Business School", and has a code number of G30959.
