By offering scholarships, we strive to attract the most talented students, regardless of where they are from or what obstacles they face.
The MIDS offers between 8 and 12 scholarships each year (the number of scholarships and amount awarded vary from year to year).
Coverage ranges from full tuition to partial tuition support, with some scholarships also including partial living expense support.
MIDS-managed scholarships are awarded after a careful assessment of each application, considering both financial need and academic merit. Priority is given to outstanding students who would not otherwise be able to undertake the programme.
The MIDS scholarship program is possible thanks to the generous support of its donors, among others:
Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler (external link) has been a significant partner of the MIDS since the programme's inception in 2008. The Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler Scholarship covers full tuition fees and living expenses for one MIDS student each year.
LALIVE (external link) has shared a long-standing and impactful relationship with the MIDS, nearly since the programme’s founding. The LALIVE Scholarship covers the full tuition fees and living expenses for one MIDS student each year.
Established in 2021 by Three Crowns LLP (external link), the Jan Paulsson Scholarship provides support for one MIDS student from a developing economy with demonstrated financial need. The Jan Paulsson Scholarship covers full tuition and partial living expenses, honoring Jan Paulsson's commitment to mentoring the next generation of arbitration practitioners.
The Epaminondas Lambadarios Scholarship was established in 2020 by the Lambadarios Law Firm (external link) in memoriam of Epaminondas Lambadarios. The scholarship partially covers tuition fees for one MIDS student who is a graduate of a Greek university. The recipient is selected on the basis of both academic merit and financial need, honoring the legacy of Epaminondas Lambadarios and his dedication to legal education and mentorship.
The MIDS Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 to provide partial tuition support for one MIDS student each year.
The MIDS scholarship programme also benefits from the generous support of additional anonymous donors, who provide further partial tuition scholarships. These contributions expand access to the programme for admitted students with demonstrated financial need.
MIDS-managed scholarships consideration is only open to Round 1 admitted candidates who have submitted a complete MIDS application and the required financial documentation. Candidates admitted from the waiting list are not eligible for MIDS-managed scholarships.
Following receipt of the admission offer, eligible candidates are invited to complete a Scholarship Expression of Interest form within the specified deadline.
Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted and requested to provide supporting financial documentation. The MIDS Admissions Committee then reviews all complete applications and forwards them to the respective donors, who make the final award decisions.
The scholarship process is conducted in two stages.
All eligible admitted candidates are invited to complete a Scholarship Expression of Interest form within the specified deadline. This form provides an overview of the candidate's financial situation and interest in financial support.
Submission of the form does not constitute a scholarship award.
Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted and requested to provide supporting financial documentation. Requested materials may include:
A written statement outlining the applicant's financial need and specifying why a partial or full scholarship is required to undertake the MIDS program.
Copies of official statements detailing income from the applicant and/or any other relevant individuals (e.g., family members or other financial supporters) who may be contributing financially.
An official statement from a bank or other savings institution, and/or tax forms, indicating available funds and assets that can support the applicant's studies.
A list of other scholarships, grants, or funding (including loan applications or employer support) the applicant has pursued, along with copies of any responses received to date.
Round 1 of admissions decisions released; Scholarship Expression of Interest form shared with admitted candidates
Review of submissions; candidates selected for further consideration are contacted to provide supporting financial documentation
Scholarship decisions announced. Deadline for candidates awarded scholarships to accept or decline the admission offer
If a scholarship-awarded candidate declines admission, the scholarship may be reassigned to another eligible Round 1 admitted candidate.
Waitlisted candidates are not eligible to apply for MIDS-managed scholarships.
All information provided in scholarship submissions is treated confidentially and reviewed exclusively by the MIDS Admissions Committee, scholarship donors, and MIDS partner institutions (Geneva Graduate Institute and University of Geneva).
Donors receive only the scholarship form, personal statement, and CV, while income or bank statements remain confidential and are reviewed solely by the MIDS Admissions Committee.
Visa and residence permit fees are not covered by MIDS-managed scholarships. These administrative costs must be paid by the student directly and are part of the standard requirements for studying in Switzerland.
The MIDS is a highly selective and competitive program. Applicants must meet a number of key requirements to be considered for admission.
Joining the MIDS is a valuable investment in your future, but it is also a significant commitment that requires careful consideration and planning.
To select the best students, the MIDS has a strict application procedure; please review it carefully and start your application now!
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