Eligible countries: Lebanon, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
Fields of study: Business, Engineering, Logistics, Sciences, Social Sciences
The CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Education was established to support Lebanese youth by providing access to world-class education. The program has since expanded to include students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) at select UK institutions. The fund covers tuition fees and living expenses for students admitted to partner universities, including HEC Paris, École Polytechnique, Oxford, King's College London, Imperial College London, AUB, and USJ.
Benefits
Full Tuition Fee Waiver (International Partners)
Annual Living Stipend (approx. £19,000 - £22,000 in the UK)
Partial or Full Scholarships for Lebanese Partner Universities
Access to CMA CGM career network and internships
Eligibility
Must be a national of Lebanon (primary track) or an LDC/LMIC (secondary track for UK unis)
Must have an offer of admission from one of the partner universities
Must demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential
Must demonstrate financial need (for need-based tracks)
Requirements
Admission Offer from a Partner University
Academic Transcripts
Personal Statement / Motivation Letter
Proof of Nationality
Financial Statement (if applying for need-based aid)
Required Documents
CV/Resume
Admission Offer
Scholarship Essay
Passport Copy
Programs of Study
Masters in Management / MBA (HEC Paris, ESA)
Masters in Engineering / Science (École Polytechnique, Imperial College)
Masters in Logistics, Finance, or Economics (King's College, Bath, AUB)
Undergraduate degrees (at specific Lebanese partners)
Application Process
Apply for admission to a partner university (e.g., King's, Imperial, HEC) first
Once you receive an offer or during the application, tick the box for the 'CMA CGM Excellence Fund'
Submit any additional scholarship-specific essays required by the university
Universities select candidates and nominate them to the CMA CGM Group
How to Apply
Identify which partner university you wish to attend
Check the specific 'Scholarships' page of that university for the 'CMA CGM' listing
Apply for your course before the scholarship deadline (typically March or April)
Selection Process
Initial academic screening by the partner university
Assessment of socio-economic background and financial need
Final validation by the CMA CGM Excellence Fund committee