2013 HEC-EGIDE-Eiffel MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries France

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2013 HEC-EGIDE-Eiffel MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries FranceDescription: The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers the HEC-EGIDE/ Eiffel MBA scholarships to the developing countries students to pursue MBA degree

Eligible Field of Study: Masters in Business Administration

About Scholarship: Launched in January 1999 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministère des Affaires Etrangères), the Eiffel Scholarship is designed to bolster international recruiting by French schools of higher education, at a time when competition to attract top foreign students is growing among developed countries. HEC reserves the right to submit only those candidates it feels best qualify for the Eiffel Scholarship as the award is particularly competitive and prestigious. Note that applications from students currently studying outside France will be given priority over those from students already studying in France.

Scholarship Type: MBA scholarships for Emerging Countries

Selection Criteria and Eligibility: The HEC MBA Program applies on behalf of admitted eligible students. In order to be eligible the candidate must:

  • Be aged 30 years old or less in the selection year.
  • Only admitted candidates can apply for this scholarship.
  • Have a single nationality from a developing country deemed an ‘emerging country’ by the French state department, especially those in Asia and Latin America, for example, currently under-represented among the student population in France.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Value of Scholarship: The Eiffel Scholarship provides participants with a monthly allowance of €1,181, and covers additional expenses including travel, health insurance and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship.

Duration of Scholarship: for the period of study

Eligible Countries: EIFFEL is offered for candidates working in emerging countries

To be taken at (country): HEC - France

Application Deadline: End of November each year (after enrollment confirmation)

  • 01 Jul 2013 – September 2013 Deadline
  • 15 Nov 2013 – January 2014 Deadline

Offered annually? Yes

How to Apply: Filling out the Candidate Profile will inform of your experience and background as well as your personal and professional objectives. This online form is also quick and easy to complete.

Sponsors: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs