IESA Encourages Your Talent and Your Project
At IESA, we want to open art and culture careers to all talents. To that end, the school offers two internal scholarships, deducted directly from your tuition: the merit scholarship recognizes your background and commitment, and the need-based scholarship supports you according to your situation.
Two scholarships, two approaches
| Criteria | Merit scholarship | Need-Based Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | Candidates entering the 1st year of the Bachelor | Students admitted to a Bachelor or a Master (initial training) |
| Amount | 20 % discount on tuition fees | 25%, 30%, or 50% off tuition |
| Number | 15 scholarships per admissions campaign | Depending on the available budget |
| What is assessed | Results, motivation, achievements | Social situation and academic record |
| Timeline | Awarding committee every month | Based on application file after admission |
The Merit Scholarship: 15 Scholarships of 20% for Your Bachelor
Are you in your final year of high school or changing paths, and have you already started building something? The merit scholarship is made for you.
For the 2027/2028 campaign, IESA is awarding 15 scholarships that each entitle the recipient to a 20% reduction on your tuition fees. It is neither a loan nor aid to be repaid: the reduction applies directly to the amount for your year.
Who Can Apply?
Anyone who enters the 1st year of an IESA Bachelor during the 2027/2028 campaign. There is no other requirement.
How Is Your Application Evaluated?
The committee looks at your application as a whole, and no single criterion is enough on its own.
- Your academic results. The committee reads your last three report cards and, if you have them, your results in the early baccalaureate exams. It takes into account consistency, progress, seriousness and your teachers' comments.
- Your motivation. Why this Bachelor? Why IESA? What do you know about the program, and how does it fit into your plans?
- Your achievements and commitments. A portfolio, a personal project carried through to the end, involvement in an association, sports, culture or community service, a YouTube channel, a blog, a podcast or an account that you run: anything that shows what you are already doing.
When to Apply?
There is no single deadline. The committee meets every month, on the second Tuesday, and reviews the applications received since the previous session. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, within the limit of the remaining places. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting one.
Our Tips for a Strong Application
- Gather your last three report cards and your results from 11th grade now.
- Write a personal cover letter, with concrete examples.
- Show your work: a link to your portfolio or your channel, your role in an association, a photo of a project…
The need-based scholarship: up to 50% off
You have been admitted to IESA but you are worried about financing your studies? The need-based scholarship is internal aid from the school. It reduces your tuition fees by taking into account your social situation and your academic background.
Three levels of aid
- 50% for applications showing the greatest needs
- 30% for an intermediate level of aid
- 25% for partial aid
Who can benefit?
Students admitted to a Bachelor or a Master’s, in initial training, whose admission application received a positive response. If you are an international or financially independent student, equivalent documents may be accepted, and the committee reviews each particular situation.
Documents to provide
You are entering Bachelor Year 1:
- Your family quotient (CAF);
- Your household’s tax notice;
- Your academic results (first year of high school, senior year, baccalaureate);
- A cover letter presenting your career plans.
You are entering Bachelor Year 2, Bachelor Year 3 or a Master’s:
- Your Crous scholarship notification (or an equivalent);
- Your household’s tax notice;
- Your higher education transcripts;
- A cover letter presenting your background.
An incomplete application may be rejected.
The steps
- Be admitted to a Bachelor or a Master’s at IESA.
- Prepare the supporting documents that correspond to your profile.
- Submit your application to the admissions office. An internal committee, made up of members of the administration and management, reviews your situation.
- Receive the answer. The award may be conditional, and is then confirmed when you sign your enrollment contract.
Good to know
The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and can be renewed upon application. It depends on the available budget and is not an automatic right. It cannot be combined with full coverage by a third-party organization or with any other discount granted by the school.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships
Does the scholarship have to be repaid?
No. Both scholarships are reductions applied directly to your tuition fees.
I receive a Crous scholarship, can I apply for the IESA social scholarship?
Yes. Your Crous notification is even among the documents to provide if you are entering Bachelor 2, Bachelor 3 or the Master.
I am an international student, does this apply to me?
Yes, for the need-based scholarship: you can provide documents equivalent to those requested, and the committee reviews each case.
When should you submit your merit scholarship application?
As early as possible. The committee meets every month and the 15 scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
Let’s talk about your project
Do you have a question about scholarships or about financing your studies? Come and meet us.
- Open Day: November 7, from 13:00 to 17:00
- Guidance appointment: at the school or remotely
- IESA arts&culture: 16, rue Claude Bernard, 75005 Paris, 01 59 13 36 09