What are the scholarships available for ESSEC MiM and how do I apply for them?

Question

Preet J · Accepted Answer

ESSEC scholarships aren&rsquo;t just about perfect grades&mdash;they reward well-rounded profiles with clear intent.
&bull; The ESSEC Academic Excellence scholarship is the main one&mdash;candidates with GMAT 680+, solid internships, and leadership roles often get 25&ndash;50% waived. &bull; There&rsquo;s a High Potential Leaders Scholarship, focused on candidates with impact stories&mdash;like startup involvement, social work, or unique career paths. &bull; The Serge Bellanger French-American Scholarship exists for US citizens. &bull; Most scholarships don&rsquo;t need separate applications&mdash;you&rsquo;re considered automatically when you apply to the MiM program. &bull; But if you&rsquo;re hoping for the top awards, your essays matter. Be specific about why ESSEC, what your goals are, and how the scholarship would help&mdash;not just financially, but in terms of access or opportunity.
One thing many miss: external funding. Look into Eiffel, Charpak, and even national scholarships like Inlaks&mdash;some ESSEC students manage to stack both.
For more details you can read this blog on "ESSEC MIM Scholarships "

T Mehta · Answer

Yes, ESSEC offers several scholarships for MiM applicants, and most are merit-based, you&rsquo;re automatically considered when you apply. The most well-known one is the Academic Excellence Scholarship, which can go up to 50%&ndash;100% of tuition, depending on your GMAT score and overall profile.
Other options include the Diversity Scholarship (for underrepresented nationalities), and Women in Leadership Scholarships, both of which are awarded based on a mix of profile strength and personal background. You don&rsquo;t need to submit a separate form&mdash;your application, GMAT score, essays, and CV are enough.
For international students, especially from India, applying in Round 1 or 2 improves chances. ESSEC also considers financial need unofficially, so if it applies to you, explain it clearly in your motivation letter without sounding like you&rsquo;re asking&mdash;just stating. Strong applicants with a 700+ GMAT, relevant internships, and well-written essays tend to be shortlisted for higher awards.

V Ritik · Answer

ESSEC offers several scholarships for MiM students, most of which are automatically considered during admission. The major ones include the ESSEC Academic Excellence Scholarship, Diversity Scholarship, and Women in Leadership Award. These can cover anywhere from 25% to 50% of tuition, depending on your academic performance and profile strength.
You don&rsquo;t need a separate application for most of them &mdash; eligibility is assessed based on your grades, GMAT score, essays, and overall achievements. However, a few external or country-specific scholarships may need an additional statement or document upload after you receive your offer.
To boost your chances, focus on a strong GMAT (680+), leadership achievements, and clarity in your essays. Highlight what makes your story unique &mdash; ESSEC values diversity, impact, and potential contribution to the school community.

Hema A · Answer

ESSEC&rsquo;s MiM scholarships are quite competitive, but there are plenty of options if you plan smartly.

The Merit-Based Scholarships (Academic Excellence & Leadership) usually waive 25&ndash;50% of tuition and are automatically considered during admission.
Diversity Scholarships aim to support students from underrepresented nationalities or backgrounds.
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, funded by the French government, covers full tuition plus a monthly allowance &mdash; but you must apply through ESSEC early (by the Round 1 or Round 2 deadline).
Women in Leadership and ESSEC Alumni & Foundation Awards are also open to strong female applicants or those showing exceptional promise.
Submitting a complete, high-quality application early increases your chances, as scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.

So, applying early with a standout GMAT, strong essays, and proven achievements gives you the best shot at securing funding.