How to Apply for a Scholarship 

Step 1: Apply for Admission

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must first apply and be admitted into a degree program at IHED Business School. Once admitted, you are automatically considered for the scholarship. 

Step 2: Submit Required Documents 

As part of your application, you must provide scanned color-original or certified copies of the following:

 Academic transcript

 Completion certificate

 Proof of English proficiency 

 Passport biometric page 

 (If required) Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume and letters of work experience 

 Motivation Letter 

 Reference 

Step 3: Submit Application via Email 

If you cannot apply online, you may submit a paper-based application:

Email your completed application form and required documents to admissions@ihed.swiss.

Once received, our admissions team will review your application and notify you and your sponsor/parents via email. 

Steps to Secure a Full-Ride Scholarship

 Start your scholarship search early 

 Identify which scholarships fit your field of study 

 Maintain a strong academic record (high GPA) 

 Participate in extracurricular & leadership activities 

 Build a compelling student resume 

Beyond GPA: Other Ways to Boost Your Scholarship Chances 

 Develop Leadership Skills – Join student organizations, tutor, mentor, or participate in sports 

 Engage in Extracurricular Activities – Volunteer and contribute to community service projects 

 Find a Mentor – A mentor can provide guidance and a strong recommendation letter 

 Apply to Multiple Scholarships – Don’t just aim for full-ride scholarships; smaller grants can add up 

Eligibility Criteria 

 Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate degree program 

Or

 Must be enrolled in an Executive Bachelor, Executive Master, or Executive Doctorate degree program 

Or

 Must be enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate degree diplomas, and Executive Certificates through VAE Method for professionally working people 

 Must be a full-time student (minimum 40 units per semester) 

 Maintain continuous full-time enrollment 

 Meet GPA requirements (minimum Distinction Average for most programs)

 Cannot hold multiple scholarships at the same time 

Eligible Degree Programs 

Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduates, Postdoctoral Degrees

• Foundations 

• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

• EBBA (Executive Bachelor of Business Administration)

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)

• EMBA (Executive MBA)

• DBA (Doctor of Business Administration)

• EDBA (Executive DBA)

• Ph.D. (Doctorate in Business)

• EPh.D. (Executive Doctorate in Business)

• EMD (Executive Management Diploma)

• AMP (Advanced Management Program)

Scholarship Benefits 

Award Amount: Minimum CHF 5,000 ~ Maximum CHF 50,000

Grants are deducted in two installments:

• After Semester 1 & Semester 2, or

• After Semester 2 & Semester 3

FAQs: What GPA Do You Need for a Full Scholarship?

There is no single “magic GPA” for a full-ride scholarship. However, a higher GPA increases your chances. Most scholarships have a minimum GPA requirement to narrow down applicants.

Final Tip: GPA Isn’t Everything, But It Helps! 

Strong grades, leadership skills, extracurricular involvement, and a well-rounded profile will significantly boost your chances of securing financial support.