HEC Paris Scholarships for Indian Students 2026

Scholarships at HEC Paris are offered as per merit and need-basis. It is also in the top universities for MBA programs in the world. HEC Paris ranking for its MBA course is #9 worldwide in the Financial Times rankings 2025 and in the QS Global MBA rankings, it ranks at #6 worldwide. Check details about HEC Paris scholarships for students from this page such as application process, award amount, types of scholarships, etc. 

HEC Paris Scholarships for International Students

All international applicants admitted into the HEC Paris courses at the PG level are considered automatically for merit-based scholarships. The committee considers various things, such as Essays, GMAT, Personal Work History, and the final result and performance on the HEC Paris interview round. International students will have the opportunity to fill the form for need-based scholarships too. 

HEC Paris Undergraduate International Scholarships 

The HEC Paris scholarship helps students to get various scholarships at the UG level. A few of the details are given below: 

Scholarship Name	Amount Disbursed	Eligibility
HEC Foundation Excellence Scholarships	Up to EUR 15,000 (Around INR 15.8 L)	GMAT Score. Candidates who are sponsored by gov or company are not eligible.
Women's High Potential Scholarship	Up to EUR 15,000 (Around INR 15.8 L)	All female candidates with a Non-French Diploma are eligible  Women with strong leadership are considered.
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship	Monthly allowance of EUR 1,200 (Tuition fees not covered. It covers one international return ticket, cultural activities, and social security activities)	For Non-French candidates who are above 29 years

HEC Paris Scholarships for Postgraduate International Students 

Some of the international scholarships offered to postgraduate students at HEC Paris are given as follows:

Scholarship Name	Amount Disbursed	Eligibility	Amount granted
HEC Paris MBA Scholarships for Excellence	INR 43.74 Lakhs	Completed Essays  2 Recommendations  Current Professional Resume in English  Passport-style Photo  Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions  Copy of Passport (copies of both if you have dual nationality) or birth certificate GMAT Scores ELP Scores If you hold a top-ranked MiM degree, you qualify for a test waiver and can join an accelerated MBA (12 months) In order to apply, you must have completed an undergraduate program at an accredited university. They will require official academic transcripts as proof.	Tuition and Fees covered
Women's High Potential Scholarship	Up to EUR 15,000 (Around INR 15.8 L)	All female students are considered No additional application is required	Tuiition fees

 HEC Paris Scholarships Deadlines

As such, no deadlines have been mentioned for HEC Paris merit-based scholarships. But, a few deadlines have been mentioned for the need-based Equal Opportunity Scholarship of HEC Paris. These deadlines are given below: 

Particulars	Scholarship Deadlines
Round 1	Oct 24, 2025
Round 2	Jan 22, 2026
Round 3	Mar 16, 2026
Round 4	Apr 29, 2026

HEC Paris Scholarships Application Process

The students who are eligible for merit-based scholarships will automatically be considered while applying for the HEC Paris admission process for an admission scholarship while they apply to the university. Most of the scholarships cannot cover all the costs for the students while they attend HEC Paris. Students may have to apply for Eiffel Scholarship. For the need-based scholarship at HEC Paris, students have to submit the need-based application form.

HEC Paris External Scholarships for International Students

Some of the external scholarships offered at HEC Paris are given as follows:

• K.C. Mahindra Scholarships For PG Studies Abroad
• JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship
• Young Woman in Public affair Awards

HEC Paris Student Loans for International Students

The HEC Paris has 2 main loans for Indian students, the Credila Indian Student loan program and the State Bank of Indian loan program.  Check out the below details of both the loans for Indian students:

1. Credila Indian Students Loan program through GEMS:

• Loan Amount: Not mentioned, providing flexibility based on the individual needs.
• Purpose: Tailored for only Indian students pursuing education abroad, covering various expenses related to studies.
• More Info: Check their official website for know detailed information. 

2. State Bank of India

STATE BANK OF INDIA allows students to finance the cost of their education with student loans, which typically carry low-interest rates and can be paid back following graduation.