Academic Merit Awards
Academic Merit Awards
At Esade we have created a complete program of academic merit awards: renewable financial aid that can cover up to 100% of your tuition. These awards are for students with an excellent academic record – like you.
Please apply if you are talented, motivated, have an excellent academic record, and believe that studying for a degree at Esade is your best option for the future.
At Esade, we are removing barriers that prevent the best talent from entering our classrooms. We believe that together we can have a positive impact on society.
Best University Access Grade Award
Coverage, duration, and conditions:
- Coverage 100% of tuition fees for the whole duration of undergraduate studies at Esade(*), as long as the student meets the following conditions while at Esade: passing all the subjects each year and being in the top 25% of their class.
* including the Master in Legal Practice (MUA) for Bachelor in Law, the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order and the Double Degree in Business Administration and Law.
Requirements:
- Bachillerato Español students with a University Access Grade >= 9.5/10
Obtaining the minimum grade does not guarantee that an award will be awarded. You must pass the admission process – and the information included in the application form, covering letter, and student profile, as well as the financial resources available to Esade, will also be considered.
Academic Excellence Award
Coverage, duration, and conditions:
- Coverage of 75% or 50% of tuition fees during the first 2 years of the program, as long as the student meets the following conditions: that in the previous course they have passed all the subjects and that they are in the top 40% of their class.
Requirements:
Last year, admitted candidates who received the Academic Excellence Award, they had these average grades in their respective educational systems:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 39/42
- French Baccalauréat: 18/20
- Spanish Bachillerato: 9.5/10
- German Abitur: 1.3/4 or 14/15
- Italian matura: 9.5 or 95
- Austrian Reifeprünfungszeugnis: 1.4/5
- USHS Diploma: 3.8 unweighted GPA or 96/100
- UK A-Levels: A*A*A* or A*A*A*A
- In other educational systems, 95% of the maximum grade must be obtained. Ask admissions@esade.edu for more information.
Meeting the minimum grade does not guarantee the obtention of the award. The information included in the award application, in the motivation letter and the student's profile in general will also be assessed. Awards will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis and the percentage will vary depending on the candidate's merits and the resources available at the time of admission.
Academic Distinction Award
Coverage and duration:
- Coverage of 25% during the first year of the program.
Requirements:
Last year, admitted candidates who received the Academic Distinction Award, they had these average grades in their respective educational systems:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 36/42
- French Baccalauréat: 17/20
- Spanish Bachillerato: 9/10
- German Abitur: 1.6/4 o 13/15
- Italian Matura: 9 o 90
- Austrian Reifeprünfungszeugnis: 1.8/5
- USHS Diploma: 3,6 unweighted GPA or 92/100
- UK A-Levels: A*A*A* or A*A*A A
- In other educational systems, 90% of the maximum grade must be obtained. Ask admissions@esade.edu for more information.
Meeting the minimum grade does not guarantee the obtention of the award. The information included in the award application, in the motivation letter and the student's profile in general will also be assessed. Awards will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis and the percentage will vary depending on the candidate's merits and the resources available at the time of admission.
How can you apply for an Academic Merit Award?
1. Requirements
- You must already have been admitted to your degree or double degree programme.
- You must meet the specific requirements of each award.
- You must read the orientation guide and conditions.
2. Where to apply for it
- Log into your Candidate Portal.
- Access the award information section. It is essential to read the introductory guide in order to complete your application correctly.
3. Documents that will be evaluated
- Academic record at the time of admission.
- The completed award application.
- Specific documentation requested to access the award.
4. Committee decision
- The result of your application will be personally communicated to you, whether you are given the award or not.
5. Apply for the award that best defines you
- You can only apply for one award. If you also receive a scholarship, the sum of them cannot exceed 100% of the tuition fees for the first academic year.
6. The number of awards is limited and will be subject to available resources
- If the committee grants you an award but its resources have already been fully allocated, Esade will evaluate your application for other types of award for which you meet the requirements.
For complete information about the Academic Merit Awards:
- Email: admissions@esade.edu
- Tel: +34 93 280 29 95