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.
EHL Hospitality Business School (Switzerland)
University-funded
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Value
CHF 5,000–25,000 per Year
Duration
4-Year Bachelor (Renewable)
Awards
Limited per Cohort
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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.
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.
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.
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.
account_tree Application Process
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.
#1
QS Hospitality Worldwide 2024
1893
Founded — World's First
30k+
Alumni Globally
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