Scholarships

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By offering scholarships, we strive to attract the most talented students, regardless of where they are from or what obstacles they face.

MIDS-Managed Scholarships

The MIDS offers a limited number of 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 program.

The MIDS scholarship program is possible thanks to the generous support of its donors, among others: 

MIDS-Managed Scholarships

  • Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler Scholarship

    Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler (external link) has been a significant partner of the MIDS since the program's inception in 2008. The Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler Scholarship covers the full tuition fees and partial living expenses during the program for one MIDS student each year.

  • LALIVE Scholarship

    LALIVE (external link) has shared a long-standing and impactful relationship with the MIDS, nearly since the program’s founding. The LALIVE Scholarship covers the full tuition fees and partial living expenses during the program for one MIDS student each year.

  • Three Crowns Jan Paulsson Scholarship

    Established in 2021 by Three Crowns LLP (external link), the Jan Paulsson Scholarship provides support for one MIDS student from a developing economy who demonstrates financial need. Covering full tuition and partial living expenses, the scholarship honors the extraordinary legacy of Jan Paulsson—one of Three Crowns’ founding partners—and his steadfast commitment to mentoring and training junior practitioners.

  • Epaminondas Lambadarios Scholarship

    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.

  • MIDS Young ICCA Scholarship

    Young ICCA and the MIDS offers one Young ICCA member the possibility of receiving a scholarship to attend the MIDS program. Eligible candidates must be members of Young ICCA and are required to submit an additional motivation letter in their application. The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for one MIDS student each year.

  • MIDS Alumni Association Scholarship

    The MIDS Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 to provide partial tuition support for one MIDS student each year.

The MIDS scholarship program also benefits from the generous support of anonymous donors who provide multiple partial tuition scholarships. These awards further expand the number of partial scholarships available to admitted students in need of financial support.

Scholarship Application Procedure

Only candidates admitted in the first admissions round are invited to apply for MIDS-managed scholarships. Scholarship applications must be submitted within one week of the admission notification.

The MIDS Admissions Committee reviews all scholarship applications. Applications are then forwarded to relevant donors, who make the final decision on awards.

    The scholarship application file must include the following documents:

    This form will be made available to applicants in early February and must be completed and submitted as part of the scholarship application.

    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.

    To apply for the MIDS-Young ICCA scholarship, applicants must submit an additional motivation letter (maximum two pages) to info@mids.ch (external link). Applicants must be Young ICCA members to be eligible for this scholarship.

    Scholarship Timeline

    Early February 2025

    Applicants with complete applications receive instructions for MIDS-managed scholarship applications

    Mid-February 2025

    First-round admissions decisions released; admitted candidates have one week to submit scholarship applications

    Mid-March 2025

    Scholarship decisions announced

    Late March 2025

    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 the next eligible first-round admitted candidate.

    Waitlisted candidates are not eligible to apply for MIDS-managed scholarships.

    Confidentiality

    All information provided in scholarship applications will be treated confidentially and reviewed only 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.

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    Application Requirements

    The MIDS is a highly selective and competitive program. Applicants must meet a number of key requirements to be considered for admission.

    Tuition & Financial Planning

    Joining the MIDS is a valuable investment in your future, but it is also a significant commitment that requires careful consideration and planning.   

    Application Procedure

    To select the best students, the MIDS has a strict application procedure; please review it carefully and start your application now!