Дата проведення: 07/21/10 - 11/30/10
Місце проведення: France
Організатор: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres)
Type of grant: For studying abroad, For scientificresearches, For students, Scholarships
Launched in January 1999 by the French Ministry of ForeignAffairs (Ministère des Affaires Etrangères), the Eiffel Scholarship is designedto bolster international recruiting by French schools of higher education, at atime when competition to attract top foreign students is growing amongdeveloped countries.
HEC reserves the right to submit only those candidates itfeels best qualify for the Eiffel Scholarship as the award is particularlycompetitive and prestigious. Note that applications from students currentlystudying outside France will be given priority over those from students alreadystudying in France.
Eligibility:
The HEC MBA Program applies on behalf of admitted eligiblestudents. In order to be eligible the candidate must be:
Be aged 30 years old or less in the selection year
Have a single nationality from a developing country deemedan ‘emerging country’ by the French state department, especially those in Asiaand Latin America, for example, currently under-represented among the studentpopulation in France
Selection Criteria:
Candidates wishing to apply for the Eiffel Scholarship mustwrite an essay, describing how the scholarship will help them achieve theirlong-term career goals. They should explain what they aim to achieve from theMBA program and how they will implement this in their future career. As it isoffered by the French Government, candidates should address issues such as whythey are studying in France.
Personal Financial Statement:
Applicants must submit a detailed description of theirfinancial circumstances as well as a cash-flow forecast for 16-month durationat HEC.
Amount of Award:
The Eiffel Scholarship provides participants with a monthlyallowance of €1,031, and covers additional expenses including travel, healthinsurance and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered by thescholarship.