École Polytechnique in France offers a variety of scholarships for international students enrolling in its undergraduate programs. These scholarships are designed to support students based on merit and financial need.
Merit-Based Scholarships:
- Excellence Scholarship: Awarded to students admitted with honors, this scholarship provides €4,800 per year for three years, subject to available funding. Renewal depends on maintaining excellent academic performance and exemplary conduct. Typically, the scholarship is disbursed in ten monthly installments from September to June. Recipients are notified of their award status after admission results are announced and before the pre-enrollment fee is due.
- Women in Science Scholarship: This scholarship supports eligible female students admitted to the Bachelor of Science program, offering €4,800 per year for three years. Continuation requires sustained academic excellence and exemplary conduct. The scholarship is granted at the discretion of École Polytechnique’s Admission and Financial Aid Committees and is typically disbursed in ten monthly installments from September to June. Awardees are informed of their status after admission results are announced and before the pre-enrollment fee is due.
Need-Based Financial Aid:
- Tuition Fee Waivers: École Polytechnique offers partial tuition fee waivers based on the student’s financial needs. These waivers cover a portion of the tuition fees, and the annual administration fee of €1,500 remains non-refundable for all students.
- CROUS Bursaries: Students enrolled in École Polytechnique’s Bachelor Program may be eligible for French government CROUS scholarships based on social criteria. These bursaries can provide valuable support but may only partially cover tuition fees or other expenses. It’s important to note that students will need to pay at least part of the tuition and most of their living expenses. Therefore, it’s necessary to make a feasible financial plan before applying.
Application Process:
All admitted candidates are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships; no additional documents are required. For need-based financial aid, students may need to provide additional information to demonstrate financial need. It’s advisable to apply in early admission rounds, as the amount of aid is limited. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore other types of financial aid in their own country or in France. A complete list of scholarships and grants is available on CampusBourses, where they are sorted by supporting organizations, fields of studies, and countries of origin.
For detailed information on available scholarships and the application process, please visit the official École Polytechnique website.
