Program Diversity Award (MBA)

Program Diversity Award (Global MBA)

You get a one-off discount of up to 10,000 EUR off the tuition for the full-time Global MBA at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM). Tuition for the 2026 intake is 39,000 EUR, so this award covers roughly a quarter of it. The amount is competitive: only the strongest profiles get the full 10,000 EUR. It is a single reduction, not a monthly payment, and it does not renew. GEM is a French business school in Grenoble. The award aims to bring a wider mix of backgrounds into the programme.

Who can apply

• Programme: You are applying to the full-time Global MBA on the Grenoble campus. The award does not transfer to other programmes or campuses.
• Prior degree: You hold at least a three-year higher education degree (bachelor or above).
• Work experience: You have at least three years of full-time professional experience.
• Your profile: GEM picks candidates based on their background to build a diverse group of students. It does not publish the specific traits it looks for.
• Language: The MBA is taught in English, so you must prove your English skills. A GMAT or GRE test is optional.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

There is no separate form. You apply through GEM's online admissions platform and are considered for the award as part of your MBA application. If you are shortlisted, GEM invites you to an admissions interview. Apply early, as more scholarship offers are open at the start of the admissions cycle.

How realistic are your chances?

The award is tied to one specific full-time MBA and rests on your personal profile rather than fixed rules. GEM has wide discretion and states plainly that only the strongest applicants get the maximum. You can request up to three GEM scholarships but keep only the largest you qualify for, so treat this as one route among several. A distinctive background, solid work experience and an early, well-argued application give you the best shot.