East Bridge University (EBU), headquartered in Paris and listed in Times Higher Education (THE), offers a dedicated scholarship programme as part of its mission: Education with Purpose. Learning with Impact.
Our scholarships are awarded under three distinct tracks — the Global Access Scholarship, the Academic Excellence Scholarship, and the SDG Leadership Scholarship — each designed to recognise a different but equally important dimension of student potential.
Through this initiative, eligible candidates receive scholarship support covering at least 50% of their tuition fees, making globally recognised higher education more accessible and achievable for professionals across the world.
All scholarship awards are applied at the point of enrolment and clearly documented in the student's Offer Letter — no hidden conditions, no non-refundable scholarship amounts.
Scholarship Tracks
Global Access Scholarship
(For students from low-income and developing economies)
Who Is This For?
This scholarship is designed for motivated professionals and learners from low-income or lower-middle-income countries, where access to globally recognised higher education remains a significant financial challenge. EBU acknowledges the economic realities of the developing world and is committed to bridging that gap through meaningful financial support.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must be a national of, and currently residing in, a country classified as a low-income or lower-middle-income economy (as per the World Bank GDP classification)
Demonstrated financial need and limited access to internationally accredited higher education
Meets the standard academic entry requirements for the chosen EBU programme
Submission of a Personal Statement (500 words) explaining how the scholarship will impact your career and community
Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
What We Look For?
EBU evaluates each application holistically — considering economic background, professional motivation, community impact, and the potential the candidate brings to their field of study. The scholarship amount is determined individually based on the applicant's country profile, programme of choice, and documented financial background.
Successful applicants under this track may receive scholarship coverage of at least 50% of tuition fees, based on financial need, country profile, and programme selection.
Scholarship Tracks
Academic Excellence Scholarship
(For high-achieving students with outstanding academic records)
Who Is This For?
This scholarship recognises and rewards candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement throughout their educational journey. If you have consistently performed at the top of your cohort, EBU wants to support your continued pursuit of excellence at the postgraduate or doctoral level.
Eligibility Criteria
Demonstrated record of high academic performance — including strong GPA, distinction-level grades, or equivalent merit-based honours from a recognised institution
Academic transcripts must be submitted and verified as part of the application
Prior degrees from accredited institutions (minimum Bachelor's for postgraduate; Master's or equivalent for Doctoral tracks)
A Research or Professional Interest Statement (500 words) outlining academic goals and the significance of the chosen field of study
Two academic references attesting to the candidate's intellectual capability and commitment
What We Look For?
EBU recognises that academic excellence is not only about grades — it is about intellectual curiosity, research potential, and the drive to contribute meaningfully to one's profession and society. Scholarship awards under this track reflect the depth and quality of the candidate's academic profile and programme alignment.
High-achieving candidates selected under this track may receive scholarship support covering at least 50% of tuition fees, in recognition of their academic merit and future potential.
Scholarship Tracks
SDG Leadership Scholarship
(For professionals actively advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
Who Is This For?
This scholarship is for the change-makers — the educators, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and public-sector innovators whose daily work is already advancing a more equitable and sustainable world. EBU believes that education and impact are inseparable. The SDG Leadership Scholarship is our investment in those already proving it.
If your professional role contributes directly to one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), or SDG 5 (Gender Equality) — EBU wants to support your next step.
Eligibility Criteria
Active professional engagement in a field aligned with one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals (education, healthcare, public service, community development, environmental work, or related sectors)
Meets the standard academic entry requirements for the chosen EBU programme
Submission of an SDG Impact Statement (500 words) describing your work, the SDG(s) you contribute to, and how your EBU qualification will amplify that impact
Two professional references — at least one from a supervisor, employer, or sector authority who can speak to your SDG-aligned work
Applicants from underserved or emerging economies are particularly encouraged to apply
What We Look For?
EBU looks for candidates whose professional identity is built around purpose — those whose career trajectory shows a genuine, sustained commitment to meaningful change. We consider the nature and scale of the applicant's SDG-aligned work, the clarity of their vision, and how an EBU qualification will strengthen their ability to lead and deliver impact.
Candidates selected under this track may receive scholarship support covering at least 50% of their tuition fees, in recognition of their mission-aligned work and global contribution.
Scholarship Intakes
Intake
Application Opens
Application Deadline
Scholarship Decision
Programme Start
IntakeJanuary Intake
Application Opens1st October
Application Deadline30th November
Scholarship DecisionMid-December
Programme StartJanuary
IntakeJuly Intake
Application Opens1st April
Application Deadline31st May
Scholarship DecisionMid-June
Programme StartJuly
Applications submitted outside the intake window will be held for the next available cycle. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as scholarship places are limited per intake.
How To Apply
The application process is simple, transparent, and entirely online.
Step 1 — Determine whether you are applying under the Global Access Scholarship, the Academic Excellence Scholarship, the SDG Leadership Scholarship — or more than one, if you meet the criteria for multiple tracks.
Step 2 — Gather your academic transcripts, ID/passport, letters of recommendation, and your personal statement, research statement, or SDG Impact Statement as required by your chosen track.
Step 3 — Submit Your Scholarship Application Complete the EBU Scholarship Application Form online. Ensure all documents are attached before submission.
Step 4 — Review & Decision Our Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and communicates decisions within the intake timeline. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief online interview.
Step 5 — Enrolment Successful candidates receive their scholarship confirmation along with their offer letter and can proceed to full enrolment.
Then Apply.
Why EBU?
Payment and Cancellation
Globally Accredited — Recognised by QAHE, EAHEA, IEAC, EQAC, and more
THE Impact Ranked — Aligned with United Nations SDGs 1, 4, 5, and 17
100% Online & Flexible — Study from anywhere, at your own pace
Paris-Headquartered — European academic prestige with a global delivery model
Internationally Supported — Operational centres in UK, UAE, Malaysia, India, and Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you meet the eligibility criteria for both tracks, you may indicate so in your application. The Scholarship Committee will evaluate your eligibility across both categories.
The SDG Leadership Scholarship is EBU's newest scholarship track, designed for professionals whose work directly advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Unlike the Global Access Scholarship (which is need-based) or the Academic Excellence Scholarship (which is merit-based), the SDG Leadership Scholarship is mission-based — it recognises the real-world impact of your professional work, regardless of financial background or academic record alone. If you work in education, healthcare, public service, community development, or any SDG-aligned field, you may be eligible.
Scholarships are available across the majority of EBU programmes, including Doctoral, Executive Doctorate, MBA, M.Ed., and Bachelor's programmes. Availability per programme may vary by intake.
Scholarship benefits are applied to your total programme fee. Details of how the award is structured will be communicated in your scholarship offer letter.
Late applications will be automatically considered for the next intake cycle.
EBU may require scholarship holders to maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their programme. Specific conditions will be outlined in the scholarship agreement.
Eligible scholarship recipients receive support covering at least 50% of tuition fees. The final scholarship amount may vary depending on the applicant’s profile, programme of choice, scholarship track, and intake availability.
Closing Statement
“East Bridge University was founded on the belief that access to quality education is a fundamental right — not a privilege. Through our scholarship programme, we honour that belief by standing alongside those who aspire to lead, learn, and contribute to a better world”
— Dr. Janat Clemis, Director General, East Bridge University
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