As a public institution with a strong historical role and high profile, CentraleSupélec has included in its strategic plan for 2032 a commitment to increasing the diversity of its student body through gender equality, equal opportunities, and social, regional, and international openness. It is convinced that diversity and inclusion contribute to its excellence just as much as the selectivity and academic rigor of its programs.
The school provides financial assistance to its students so that financial resources do not hinder their academic success at CentraleSupélec, regardless of the degree they are pursuing or their country of origin. Funding comes largely from... CentraleSupélec Foundation but also CVEC funds or funds collected from registration fees.
During the 2024-2025 academic year, nearly 375 students at the school received scholarships from the foundation, totaling €875,000. In addition, 25 students received loan guarantees totaling €360,000. This brings the total amount of aid disbursed to €1,235,000.
Furthermore, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion funded by its Foundation and a significant donation from a patron, it carries out actions aimed at contributing to greater equality of opportunity in secondary education and achieving 30% girls and 30% scholarship recipients in the entire CentraleSupélec student community by 2032.
Because inequalities, stereotypes, and self-censorship still hinder access to scientific studies, This center is active at every stage of the educational journey, from the final year of middle school to the final year of the engineering program (Master's level). with a comprehensive and targeted approach. To this end, it implements programs specifically designed for middle school, high school, and preparatory science students to empower every talented individual to succeed, regardless of their background or experience. Its mission is to make diversity a driver of academic excellence, innovation, and social transformation.
The programs offered at CentraleSupélec
Scholarships and financial aid
Purses
CentraleSupélec Foundation Life Grants Scholarships averaging 3000 euros are awarded on a case-by-case basis to first-year engineering students.
Diversity and Inclusion Centre Living Grants : all CROUS scholarship engineering students at levels 1 to 7 receive a living allowance of €2000 in the first year (including the cost of participating in the integration weekend), then of €1000 in the second year.
Scholarships for Bachelor's and MSc students : 15% of the rights registration en bachelors et MSc are collected to finance des scholarships For the attention of students of these training programs.
Sébastienne Guyot Scholarships : These scholarships, worth €8,000 per year for 3 years, are awarded every December to young female students based on criteria of resources, excellence and motivation, and are funded by partner companies.
Thanks to the CVEC, coverage of the student union membership fee over three years for scholarship engineering students, levels 1 to 7.
Other financial aid
Loan guarantees The CentraleSupélec Foundation is committed to providing loan guarantees averaging 8000 euros for 2nd-year students.e and 3e years of the engineering curriculum as well as for students on gap year and Master's students experiencing difficulties or needing financial support to pursue studies abroad (total amount committed in 2024-2025: €360,000).
Computer loans Computers are made available to scholarship students who request them (48 computers loaned in 2024-2025)
Tailor-made assistance These grants are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and awarded to students suddenly confronted with difficult situations. There is a CVEC budget of €35,000 for an emergency social fund.
Training registration fees
Starting with the 2026-2027 academic year, Modulated registration fees will be applied in the engineering programThese measures will allow each student to contribute to the financing of their education according to their family's means. Tuition fees will be calculated based on the parents' taxable income per share.
The thresholds applied allow the 4 poorest deciles of the French population either to be exempt (for students receiving need-based scholarships), or to pay the minimum fees (set at €2500 for those entering in 2026). The maximum amount (set at €5000 for those entering in 2026) concerns the two most privileged deciles of the French population.
The school will rely on the information collected during the first year of implementation (2026-2037) to ensure the reliability of the model and quantify its impact more precisely for the following years.
Student housing
For the oral exams for the entrance competitions to CentraleSupélec All scholarship recipients in levels 4 to 7 are eligible for free on-campus accommodation (subject to availability), regardless of their geographical origin. 82 students are housed for the CPGE competitive entrance exam and 4 for the 2025 university entrance exam, for a total cost of approximately €21,000.
Student residences All scholarship students enrolled in 1re Students in their first year of the engineering program benefit from guaranteed accommodation in the school's university residences on its various campuses (Gif-sur-Yvette, Rennes, Metz)
Existence of an emergency housing system For students without accommodation at the start of the academic year. Coverage of accommodation costs until the student is housed.
Social, gender and territorial inclusion mechanisms
Resources for students in preparatory classes for science
Ambition Grandes Écoles Program Co-developed with ENS Paris-Saclay and École nationale des ponts et chaussées in 2024-2025, this program is aimed at scholarship students and young women enrolled in preparatory classes for the Grandes Écoles (CPGE) within the territories of the three schools. In addition to providing living allowances and reimbursing entrance exam fees, the program offers methodological webinars, tutoring, mentoring, and campus visits.
Thirty students benefited from this program in 2024-2025, 73% of whom were women and 60% of whom were scholarship recipients. CentraleSupélec administered 9 scholarships (€1000) and 6 reimbursements of entrance exam fees.
The number of students will double in 2025-2026 to 60, of which 63% will be women and 53% will be scholarship recipients.
Resources for CentraleSupélec students
A mentoring program with CentraleSupelec Alumni Launched in 2025, this is a peer-mentoring program between engineering students and young alumni to help them reflect on their career aspirations and what would suit them. 100 students have been mentored.
A mentoring program for young women from all educational backgrounds by CentraleSupélec Alumni Launched in 2021, it allows around forty female students to be mentored by alumni of the School
Measures to promote equal opportunities and the attractiveness of studies in science and engineering
Partnership with the Ile-de-France Rugby League An educational, social, and civic support program is being implemented for young members of the Massy Essonne Rugby Club and the Athis-Mons Olympic Sports Union Rugby, as well as for individuals using community centers in the towns of Massy and Athis-Mons. Engineering students from CentraleSupélec will provide homework help, academic support, tutoring, and career guidance. Awareness-raising activities about different professions, fields of study, and scientific concepts are also planned to promote social and gender diversity.
Summer Camp : each year, 150 students, 50% of whom are girls and students from modest backgrounds, experience an immersive week focused on science and innovation on campus in order to awaken their curiosity and envision themselves in scientific studies.
High School Territory Project In conjunction with CentraleSupélec's partner high schools, a three-stage program is organized in the second year of high school: meetings with engineering students to discover the engineering curriculum, campus visits, and discussions with alumni during orientation week. Then, in the first and final years of high school, students benefit from regular tutoring.
In the first year of the program in 2024-2025, 270 tenth-grade students were supported. For 2025-2026, the program will involve 350 tenth-grade students and 30 eleventh-grade students.
Find out more
About the school: www.centralesupelec.fr
On the CentraleSupélec Foundation: https://www.centralesupelec.fr/fondation
On the Diversity and Inclusion Centre: https://www.centralesupelec.fr/centre-diversites-inclusion