Scholarships 

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 scholarships@sgsb.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.