HEC Paris Laidlaw Scholars Program 2026

The HEC Paris MBA, via the HEC Foundation, and in partnership with the Laidlaw Foundation can offer up to 10 full tuition scholarships per graduating class.

• Table of Content
• About HEC Paris
• Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship
• Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship

• Full tuition scholarship (100%).
• To confirm their place in the HEC Paris MBA program, Laidlaw Scholars will need to sign the contract and pay a 5,000 EUR deposit (reimbursed upon class resumption).
• Recipients will also be responsible for covering their own living expenses for the duration of the program (estimated at 25,000 EUR for a 16-month period).  

IMPORTANT:?It is not possible to receive a Laidlaw Scholarship if you plan to pursue a Double or Joint Degree program. 

Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship Courses

• MBA

Requirements for Laidlaw Scholars Program MBA Scholarship Qualification

• Only admitted candidates are eligible for this scholarship.  
• Recipients for the Laidlaw Scholarship are exceptional women candidates with strong leadership potential who demonstrate the character, competence, and courage to change the world.   
• Through the HEC Paris partnership with Laidlaw Foundation, we look to encourage exceptional women with strong leadership potential who, due to demonstrable financial constraints, might not have otherwise been able to consider or afford to pursue an MBA degree.   
• HEC Paris seek to help build a pipeline of outstanding women from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and provide them with access to a top-tier business program with enhanced career opportunities and networks. We strive to increase the number of women with influential roles in business, leaders demonstrating ethical and exemplary leadership, who will help build a more diverse and inclusive business environment, helping to inspire and sponsor future generations.  
• The access to the form is strictly reserved for admitted candidates, and you cannot access the questions or essays before your admittance. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Following admission to the HEC Paris MBA program, you will receive an online link to the Laidlaw Scholarship application form.
• This form includes questions about your financial situation as well as motivation essays, which must be completed to be considered for the scholarship.
• You will have one week after the admission results are announced to submit the form in order to be considered.
• The access to the form is strictly reserved for admitted candidates, and you cannot access the questions or essays before your admittance. 

For more information, kindly visit HEC Paris scholarship webpage.