Types of Scholarships Available Although IFM does not publicly list many specific scholarship names, the institution provides partial financial aid and scholarship opportunities mainly in the following categories. 1. Merit-Based Scholarships These scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate strong academic achievements. Key Features Based on academic excellence and performance Available for both BBA and MBA programs Usually provided as partial tuition fee reductions Who Can Apply High-achieving students with strong academic transcripts Students with high GPAs or excellent previous education results Applicants showing strong motivation for business education   2. International Student Scholarships These scholarships are intended specifically to support students coming from outside Switzerland. Key Features Available to students from various countries worldwide Awarded on a competitive basis Helps reduce tuition fees Purpose Encourage global diversity in the classroom Support talented students who demonstrate strong academic and career potential.   3. Leadership / Talent Scholarships These awards may be granted to applicants who show exceptional potential in leadership, entrepreneurship, or innovation. Typical Characteristics For students with leadership experience May include: entrepreneurship experience professional achievements extracurricular activities community involvement   Scholarship Value IFM scholarships generally provide partial financial support, such as: Percentage reduction in tuition fees Partial financial aid grants The exact amount varies depending on: student profile program academic performance availability of funds.   Eligibility Requirements for Scholarships To be considered for a scholarship at IFM Business School, international students typically need to meet the following criteria: 1. Academic Qualification Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements for the program. Examples: High school diploma for BBA Bachelor’s degree for MBA Strong academic records   2. English Language Proficiency Programs are taught in English, so applicants must demonstrate English ability through tests such as: IELTS: minimum 6.0 TOEFL iBT: minimum 80 Duolingo English Test: minimum 110   3. Strong Application Profile Scholarships often consider additional factors such as: academic achievements professional experience motivation letter leadership potential extracurricular activities   4. Admission to IFM Students must first be accepted into an IFM program before receiving a scholarship. Admission requirements include: completed application form academic transcripts passport copy CV / resume personal statement English language test results application fee (~CHF 150).   5. Financial Capability (Visa Requirement) International students must show proof of financial resources to cover tuition and living expenses in Switzerland.   Additional External Scholarships for Students in Switzerland Students studying at IFM may also apply for external funding such as: Swiss government scholarships private foundation scholarships country-specific funding programs international education grants.   Key Takeaways IFM Business School offers limited partial scholarships for international students. Scholarships are primarily merit-based and competitive. Students must first gain admission before receiving scholarship consideration. Awards usually reduce tuition fees rather than fully fund the program. Strong academic performance and leadership experience improve chances.

IMI does not typically offer full tuition scholarships; instead they provide partial/targeted awards (for example early-enrolment / merit awards appear on the site) and they list country-specific funding recognition (e.g., IMI is an approved institution for Saudi “Two Holy Mosques” scholarship/loan programme). For full details and current amounts you must contact IMI Admissions, as the public pages describe the existence of awards but not full, universally available scholarship amounts/eligibility rules. IMI also signposts external funding sources and student loan providers relevant to international applicants (e.g., MPOWER for some international students and other external scholarships that students may be eligible for). Third-party scholarship directories list many scholarships that could be used to study at IMI (Fulbright, country government scholarships, private awards) — these are not IMI-funded but are usable by IMI students.   Specifics: Early Enrolment / Merit Awards: IMI has promoted an “Early Enrolment Scholarship” for 2026 on its site (this is an example of a targeted partial award — details are likely time-limited and depend on application date). For precise eligibility, deadline and reduction amount, enquire directly. Country/Ministry Funding: IMI is a recognised provider for some national programmes (example: Two Holy Mosques programme for Saudi students allows them to apply for ministry funding/loan to study at IMI).   Typical eligibility & how to apply for IMI scholarships (practical steps & tips) Check IMI Scholarships page & Admissions first — see current advertised awards (site page). If nothing public/clear, contact Admissions (email & phone on site) and request the current scholarship brochure / early-enrolment deadlines. Complete your IMI application (online application; IMI aims to process in ~48 hours once documents are supplied). Required documents commonly: transcripts, passport copy, proof of English, motivation letter, CV, health form. Submission & registration fee follow. (These documents also support any scholarship application). Prepare merit evidence — scholarships that exist tend to be merit/early-enrolment/need-based: include a strong motivation letter, up-to-date CV, academic transcripts, references and (if relevant) work experience certificates. For competitive partial awards, emphasis on leadership, hospitality/industry experience and clear career plan helps. Ask about deadlines & conditions — some awards require acceptance and registration fee payment by a deadline (early enrolment awards). Ask Admissions exactly which deadline you must meet. Look for external scholarships & loans — investigate national government scholarships (like the Saudi programme), international loan providers (MPOWER, country-specific loan schemes), Fulbright (for U.S. applicants), and private foundations. These can often be used to fund study at IMI.   Eligibility examples Undergraduate: high-school diploma equivalent, English level (IELTS or equivalent; exact score depends on programme). Some foundation/bridge options for lower English scores or qualifications may exist. Postgraduate (MSc): relevant undergraduate degree (or equivalent), proof of English, CV, motivation — plus meeting application document checklist.   Fees & living costs — practical notes IMI site shows tuition and fees information in their fee pages (best to view the official fee pages or request a fee schedule from Admissions). I intentionally avoided quoting numbers here because fees and scholarship amounts change each year — ask Admissions for an official fee & scholarship package tailored to your nationality and entry year.   Visa & work (for international students) Switzerland student visa rules vary by nationality. IMI supports students with internship placement support and commonly-arranged paid placements — however visa work permissions depend on national law and IMI will advise on placement visa requirements. Ask IMI Admissions or Careers for step-by-step support after you receive the Provisional Letter of Acceptance (PLOA).   Practical tips to increase chances for IMI scholarships / financial support Apply early (many partial awards favour early enrolment). Submit a clear, focused motivation letter showing hospitality-related experience, leadership and post-graduation plans. Provide strong references (industry or academic). Explore external funding (government scholarships, MPOWER and other international lenders) in parallel.