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EHL Excellence Scholarship

EHL Excellence Scholarships are merit-based awards for high-achieving applicants to EHL Lausanne's Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management — the world's #1 ranked hospitality and leisure management programme. Awards range from CHF 5,000 to CHF 25,000 per year for the duration of the four-year programme, based on academic record, personal motivation, and interview performance. Sri Lankan applicants with strong A/Ls and demonstrated hospitality or leadership experience are well-suited.

Rolling intakes (February and September each year) — apply 6-9 months before intake

EHL Hospitality Business School (Switzerland)

University-funded

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Value

CHF 5,000–25,000 per Year

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Duration

4-Year Bachelor (Renewable)

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Awards

Limited per Cohort

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Who awards it

EHL Hospitality Business School (Switzerland) — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.

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What it covers

CHF 5,000–25,000 Tuition Discount (Renewable). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.

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Where we come in

We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.

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Offer for EHL Bachelor's

You must hold an offer (or be in the final stages of admission) for EHL's Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management. EHL admissions include a structured interview and aptitude assessment.

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Strong A/L Record

Competitive applicants typically have strong A/L grades (AAB or higher) and demonstrated leadership, language skills, or hospitality work experience. EHL particularly values international exposure.

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English Proficiency

Meet EHL's English language requirement — typically IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 87+. French language ability is not required but is valued.

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International Citizenship

Open to all nationalities — Sri Lankan citizens applying from Sri Lanka are eligible. The selection is highly international with admits from 100+ countries.

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Apply to EHL Bachelor's

Submit your EHL Bachelor's application via the online portal. EHL admissions include online assessments, video interviews, and an in-person or virtual final interview.

Complete the Scholarship Application

Apply via the EHL Scholarships portal — submit a personal statement (motivation for the award), CV with extracurricular details, and your offer letter.

Selection Panel Review

The EHL scholarship committee reviews applications on academic merit, interview performance, personal statement, and leadership track record. Outcomes are typically issued 4-6 weeks after the deadline.

Accept and Maintain GPA

Accept the scholarship and confirm enrolment by the published deadline. The discount is applied each year subject to maintaining a strong EHL GPA (typically 3.0+).

Why EHL Lausanne?

EHL is consistently ranked the world's #1 hospitality and leisure management programme by QS subject rankings. Founded in 1893, it is the world's first hospitality school. Strong industry placement (the EHL Bachelor includes two paid 6-month internships) and a global alumni network spanning hotels, restaurants, luxury brands, and corporate hospitality.

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Founded — World's First

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Alumni Globally

Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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