Scholarships and Financial aid

Open to incoming undergraduate students who are IB Diploma graduates. Limited number of scholarships per semester per Les Roches campus.

This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who have successfully achieved an IB Diploma. Applicants must submit two recommendation letters and include an essay (500 words) describing their motivation for studying hospitality management at Les Roches.

Three scholarship tiers are available to applicants who studied at GEMS Education Schools and are accepted into one of the Les Roches Undergraduate programs.

Standard GEMS Scholarship equivalent to 10% of the entire program’s tuition fees.

Merit GEMS Scholarships are awarded to outstanding GEMS students based on the following criteria:

1) 20% Scholarship (on entire program’s tuition fees) – this is awarded to IB Diploma students with a minimum score of 32 points (or equivalent). Applicants must submit a recommendation letter and include an essay (500 words) describing their motivation for studying hospitality management at Les Roches. Availability of this scholarship is subject to an annual cap across all Les Roches locations.

2) 25% Scholarship (on entire program’s tuition fees) – this is awarded to IB Diploma students with a minimum score of 34 points (or equivalent). Applicants must submit a recommendation letter and a short video (1 min) describing their motivation for studying hospitality management at Les Roches. Availability of this scholarship is subject to an annual cap across all Les Roches locations.

For more information, please contact us at: counselor@lesroches.edu.

Alumni Scholarships

Open to Sommet Education (Les Roches/Glion/Ecole Ducasse) alumni and children of Sommet Education alumni.

Any child of a Sommet Education institution (Les Roches/Glion) alumnus is offered a 10% scholarship applying to their program’s tuition fees. Please ensure to mention the full name of the alumnus, institution he /she has graduated from and year of graduation.

Any alumnus of a Sommet Education program is offered a 10% scholarship on tuition fees when returning to join a Sommet Education program (e.g., at the graduate level).

Family Scholarships

The family scholarship applies when two or more children (siblings, twins) of the same family apply to Sommet Education institutions (Les Roches/Glion/Ecole Ducasse). The second child (and any following children) to enroll will receive a 5% scholarship on tuition for the remainder of their studies. Siblings do not need to be enrolled at the same time nor at the same Sommet Education institution.

Hospitality

10% scholarship on tuition fees for all academic semesters

The hospitality scholarship applies to students whose financial sponsors falls into the following categories:

• Hotel General or Senior Departmental Managers
• Hotel Owners
• Restaurant Owners or Senior Managers
• General Managers or owners of companies that are related to the broader hospitality industry such as wineries, catering, party/traiteur service, event organizers, travel agencies, tour operators, spa and health resorts, luxury, etc.

Documentation supporting the above claim must be submitted with the student’s application and should not be older than a year. If not in English, Spanish or French, an official translation is requested.

Supporting evidence* can consist of:

• Certificate of Registration from the Chamber of Commerce (stating name of the company and name of the financial sponsor)
• Company Taxation Return (stating name of the company and name of the financial sponsor)
• For GM or Senior Management position, an official attestation of the Head Office (HR Department) confirming employment and position
• For Hotel Associations, an official attestation proving position
• For any company related to F&B services, company profile with detailed information on services provided and ownership details

*if the financial sponsor’s company has multiple shareholders, the sponsor must own at least 50% of the shares for the student to be eligible for the scholarship.

10%, 15% or 20% reduction off Semester 1 tuition fees — will not be automatically renewed.

A limited number of merit-based scholarships are awarded to outstanding students.

Documentation that would support a merit scholarship may include:

• school grades
• motivation letter from student
• letter of recommendation from the school or
• letter of recommendation from an employer
• Documentation needs to be provided to support the application.

Les Roches is designated among the International Education Institutions to apply for Canada Student Aid Program.

The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program offers grants and loans to full-time and part-time students to help pay for their post-secondary education.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans.html

The Government of Canada works with most provincial or territorial governments to offer student grants and loans. In all situations, you apply with your province or territory of residence. The amount you can receive is calculated when you apply.

Designated institution code: QPDH

https://tools.canlearn.ca/cslgs-scpse/cln-cln/reea-mdl/reea-mdl-1-eng.do?nom-name=inter#wb-auto-4

Domestic tuition fee rates apply to Swiss nationals and B or C Permit holders for our Les Roches Crans Montana campus.

• The student must hold a valid Swiss
Passport or
• The student must hold a valid B/C permit
(B permit for study purpose excluded) or
• His/her parent holds a Swiss Passport
or is currently residing in Switzerland
holding a B/C permit

For further information, please contact info@lesroches.edu.

Domestic tuition fee rates apply to nationals and residents in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar).

For further information, please contact ana.garcia@sommet-education.com

Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education offers scholarships for academic excellence to recognise and reward the efforts and talent of outstanding students.

All students achieving an average of between 9 and 10 points in their bachiller studies will be awarded a scholarship for 50% of the tuition fees for the undergraduate degree program.

Scholarships apply to the following programs:

•  Bachelor in Business Administration in International Hotel Management
•  Bachelor in Business Administration in International Hotel Management with Intensive English and Service Program

Conditions:

• Students resident of Spain, Andorra or Gibraltar.
• To receive the scholarship for academic excellence throughout their studies, students must maintain an average of 9 in each semester of the university program.
• The scholarship for academic excellence is not valid in conjunction with other scholarships offered by Les Roches Marbella. Limited Number of Scholarships.
• Excellence scholarships cannot be combined with credit validation processes.

The Nordic scholarship is for students who finance their studies through government loans and grants.

When the loan has been granted by the government agency, the student will receive and should then send a certificate to Les Roches admissions proving that they have been granted the loan.

All Nordic countries have government-issued student loans and grants. Certificates should be issued from one of the below agencies:

• Sweden = CSN
• Norway = Lånekassen
• Denmark = SU
• Finland = KELA
• Iceland = Lin

Please contact our regional admissions direct for more information:

Goran Yordanov: goran.yordanov@int.sommet-education.com

Les Roches Switzerland and Spain are approved by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs for their Undergraduate, Masters, and Master of Business Administration programs.

To confirm program benefits  all interested candidates who are veterans or eligible dependents should contact Mrs. Patricia Corcoran for  more details and instructions on how to apply: patricia.corcoran@sommet-education.com.

Les Roches Switzerland and Spain offer financial grants to students who qualify for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). While FAFSA is not available due to Les Roches’ international status, students who meet FAFSA eligibility criteria may apply for Les Roches – USA Financial Grants.

To determine the types and levels of aid available for your study-abroad program at Les Roches, contact your U.S.-based education counselor. They will guide you through the application process, including how to submit financial supporting documents.

The financial grants you may receive are based on your FAFSA eligibility. Start early to ensure you complete all necessary paperwork on time for both your admissions and financial grant applications. Funds are limited and available only to U.S. students who meet FAFSA eligibility requirements.

For further information please contact the USA Regional Admissions office Director,  Patricia Corcoran patricia.corcoran@lesroches.edu