Executive Education Scholarships and Funding

Yes, Executive Education scholarships are available for participants of an Executive MBA. When applying for an Executive MBA at the top-ranked EDHEC Business School, there are several scholarships available that you may be eligible for. 

The Women in Leadership scholarship provides a 20% reduction off programme fees (excluding VAT). It has been set up to support and promote equality and gender diversity in our class and the boardroom. The Cultural Diversity scholarship also provides a 20% reduction off programme fees (excluding VAT) and was created in order to support and promote cultural diversity in each programme. This scholarship is open to dual nationals and internationals currently working and residing in France. The International scholarship allows you to have a 30% reduction off programme fees (excluding VAT) to applicants who live and work outside of France. This scholarship is designed to encourage and support participants who are looking to gain a truly global vision from one of the leading business schools in France and Europe. And finally, the Individual Financing scholarship provides a 15% reduction off the programme fees (excluding VAT) for applicants who are personally financing the programme. 

There is a range of other external scholarships and sources of financial aid for which candidates may be eligible as well. These include scholarships available within your home country or via the French embassy, and Executive Education bank loans. Furthermore, if you are employed by a French company then you may be eligible for some financial support through the CPF.

Executive education funding represents a major financial investment, commensurate with the impact that such a programme can have on your career and future. For this reason, top-ranking Business Schools such as EDHEC, accompany you in your search for the financing solution that best accommodates your profile and your professional project. Amongst the executive funding options available to candidates are 4 different scholarships, financial support through your Personal Training Account (CPF) if you are employed by a French company, education-funding schemes in your home country or via the French Embassy, bank loans for education, and of course the financing or co-financing of your Executive Education programme by your current employer. Furthermore, if you are self-employed, registered, and living in France, you may be eligible to receive financial aid for your programme by a Training Insurance Fund known in France as the “Fond d’Assurance de Formation” (FAF) which is dependent on the nature of your activity. If you are working on a French contract and pay taxes in France, or are officially a job seeker (via the Pole Emploi), expenses incurred in obtaining a diploma or qualification can be deducted from your gross salary and wages when you file your tax return.

When applying for an Executive MBA at EDHEC, there are several Executive Education scholarships available that you may be eligible for. The Women in Leadership scholarship provides a 20% reduction off programme fees (excluding VAT). The Cultural Diversity scholarship also provides a 20% reduction off programme fees (excluding VAT). The International scholarship allows you to have a 30% reduction off programme fees (excluding VAT) to applicants who live and work outside of France. And finally, the Individual Financing scholarship provides a 15% reduction off the programme fees (excluding VAT) for applicants who are personally financing the programme.

Yes, they can. If you plan on pursuing an Executive Education programme such as an Executive MBA (EMBA) while continuing to work, you can initiate discussions with HR or upper management about the possibility of the company providing professional development funding for your EMBA. Throughout your negotiations, ensure that you make your Executive MBA programme the focal point, due to the benefits that the programme will bring to the organisation as a whole. Be specific, prove your current worth with numbers and discuss your future worth and evolution, and how these will bring value to the company. Ask your company if they have any dedicated training plans that alleviate programme costs. Also find out if they have sponsored candidates in the past, to support your case. Keep in mind that even if your company refuses to sponsor your Executive MBA, you can negotiate a pay rise that would go into effect after the successful completion of your programme. This salary increase would in itself cover the cost of your Executive MBA, or of a tuition-fee bank loan, leading to a desirable return on investment (ROI) within just a few years.

Funding your Executive Education studies, such as an Executive MBA, represents a major financial investment. For this reason, top-ranking Business Schools such as EDHEC, accompany you in your search for the executive funding solution that best accommodates your profile and your professional project. Amongst the funding options available to candidates are various Executive Education scholarships, which at EDHEC offer between a 15-30% tuition fee reduction. Be sure to do research about your country’s education-focused organisations and see what education scholarships or grants are available to help finance your studies. For example in France, there is an organisation called the FONGECIF, similar to how the United States offers FAFSA for American students studying both in the United States and internationally. Individuals who work and pay taxes in France, also have access to a Personal Training Account (CPF), the Fond d’Assurance de Formation (FAF), and tax deductions via the Pole Emploi. If you’re studying abroad there are organisations that help international students like the Fulbright Commission, the United Nations, or Open Society Foundations.

Yes. In fact, having a salary allows you to present the bank with a stronger case regarding how you intend on paying back your Executive Education loan. Top-ranking business schools such as EDHEC have developed partnerships with a number of leading banks to offer Business School participants tailored support for financing their transformational projects. A vast majority of participants take a partial or full executive funding loan to finance the cost of the programme. Benefits include a loan preferential rate with a longer duration, a simplified application process, flexibility, and personalised repayment options. Before taking out a loan, don’t forget to see whether you qualify for one of the Global MBA or Executive MBA scholarships, since qualification can lead to a 15-30% reduction in tuition fees, depending on your profile.

Having a grant for Executive Education enables you to acquire a bank loan that will cover all or part of your professional development programme’s tuition. Eligibility for an Executive Education loan usually depends on the university or Business School you have chosen, the specific degree programme you plan to attend, course intensity (part-time/full-time), whether or not you have already acquired a higher education course in the past, your age and your nationality or residency status in the country in which you are applying. Top-ranking Business Schools such as EDHEC have partnered with a number of leading banks to offer Executive Education participants tailored support for financing their transformational projects. Benefits include a loan preferential rate with a longer duration, a simplified application process, flexibility, and personalised repayment options. There are also a variety of Executive Education scholarships available that can help participants fund their programmes. The EDHEC Business School, for example, provides 4 different scholarships which can reduce fees by up to 30%, for eligible applicants.