Scholarships: Funding your program

Your ambition shouldn’t be limited by financial constraints. At GEM, we offer a range of funding opportunities — from merit-based scholarships to social support and tuition waivers — designed to suit different backgrounds and academic goals. Discover how you can make your studies more affordable and focus fully on your future.

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Updated on 18/03/2026

Scholarships: Funding your program

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GEM Financial Aid

Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) offers a dedicated online platform – GEM Financial Advisor – to help you find financing solutions, simulate a student loan and understand everything about student loans.

For the 2024 intake, GEM is helping international students secure more than 2 million euros in different forms of financial aid.

For more information on the solutions per program, please use the financial advisor above.

We advise students to research financial aid opportunities as early as possible.

We recommend that you follow these steps if you wish to secure financial aid:

  • To be considered for a GEM scholarship, you must first submit a scholarship application via our admissions platform.
  • Submit your admissions application. We strongly advise you to secure acceptance onto one of our programs before applying for external financial aid.
  • Apply for external financial aid.

 

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship – Prepare your application for 2027

GEM is proud to participate in the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

This scholarship offers outstanding international students the opportunity to receive significant financial support for their studies in France at the Master’s level, including a monthly allowance of €1,200, assistance with housing, and reduced fees for cultural activities.

The next Eiffel Scholarship campaign will open in autumn 2026 for students applying for the 2027 academic year. We encourage prospective candidates to start preparing their application and apply to a GEM program in advance to be considered for nomination.

Stay tuned for more information on the next application timeline.

 

Learn more about the Eiffel Scholarship
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is a true honor and a valuable support for my studies at GEM. It provides a monthly allowance, travel and housing assistance, and access to cultural activities, allowing me to focus fully on my academic and personal development. For future applicants, being nominated by a French institution like GEM is the first step—prepare your application carefully and seek advice from past scholars. Believe in yourself: the nomination alone is already a strong recognition of your potential.
Liang-Yu Huang (Taiwan)
First-year Master’s student in Energy Business & Climate Strategy at GEM (2025)
The Eiffel Scholarship has been a key enabler of my academic journey in France. It gave me the freedom to fully focus on my studies at GEM, where I’m exploring the intersection of creativity, strategy, and business—essential pillars of the global luxury industry I aspire to join. Beyond financial support, the scholarship has empowered me to take full advantage of the international environment, hands-on learning, and strong professional connections GEM offers, especially in Paris. It has allowed me to grow with purpose, seize every opportunity, and build a solid foundation for the career I envision.
Jinkyung Kim (Korea)
First-year Master’s student in MSc Fashion, Design and Luxury Management (2025)
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship has been a defining milestone in my journey. When I first learned about this prestigious program recognizing international students for their academic excellence and potential, I hesitated to apply, thinking it was beyond my reach. But I decided to take a chance—and the day I received the news of my selection remains unforgettable. This opportunity taught me perseverance, self-belief, and the importance of always aiming higher. My message to those who dream big: go for it, because nothing is impossible when you believe in yourself and act with determination.
Magalie Farah (Lebanon)
Advanced Master in Biomedical Management (2024-2025)

Key Dates (indicative timeline)

  • Autumn 2026: Application period opens for candidates applying to GEM programs and wishing to be considered for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship.
  • November 2026 (estimated): Deadline for candidates to apply for admission to GEM and request consideration for the Eiffel Scholarship nomination.

  • Early April 2027: Official announcement of the Eiffel Scholarship results by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Prepare your application

Stand out from the crowd. Apply to Grenoble Ecole de Management, join our global community, and seize the opportunity to be nominated for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship for the 2027 academic year.

We encourage prospective candidates to prepare their application early, as only students applying to a GEM program can be nominated for the scholarship.

Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates, testimonials from GEM’s Eiffel Scholars, and important reminders about the upcoming application period.

Please note: The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is only available to new applicants to GEM programs and cannot be requested by current students.