Scholarship Opportunities
CEPA Foundation
Fall Dates
| Application deadline | May 1 (Late applications accepted based on availability) |
| $500 non-refundable deposit | Due within 7 days of invoice or May 1, whichever comes first. |
| First payment: | Due by May 31 |
| Final payment: | Due by June 15 |
Important Dates: | |
Pre-departure Webinar for general information (required) | TBA |
Pre-departure Webinar for academic information (required) | TBA |
PROGRAM BEGINS, Arrival in Strasbourg | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| Orientation | |
| Classes begin | |
| 3-day trip to Paris, France | |
| 3-day trip to Brussels, Belgium | |
| "Castle Talks" Symposium | |
| PROGRAM ENDS, check-out: | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| The dates listed are subject to change. |
Fee Structure
| Courses, Credits, and Transcripts | + Cultural Program CEPA Services | + Housing, breakfast daily, and some group meals | = Program Fee | |
| Spring 2025 (16 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $5,690 | $16,490 |
| Spring Semester 2025 (20 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $6,190 | $16,990 |
| Summer 2025 (4 weeks) | $2,550 | $1,770 | $1,670 | $5,990 |
| Fall 2025 (16 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $5,690 | $16,490 |
Spring Dates – Overview
| Application deadline | Oct. 1 (Late applications will be accepted until Oct. 15th based upon availability.) |
| $500 non-refundable deposit | Due within 7 days of invoice or October 1, whichever comes first |
| First payment is due | Due Nov. 1 |
| Pre-departure webinar (I) student participation is required | Nov. 30 (General Information) |
| Final payment is due | Due by Dec. 1 |
| Pre-departure Webinar (II) student participation is required | TBA (Academic Information) |
| Arrival in Strasbourg PROGRAM BEGINS | Friday, January 3, 2025 |
| On-site orientation | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned on these days, please do not travel independently | TBA |
| World Cafe (previously Castle Talks Symposium) | TBA |
| Borderwalk and Euro Institute Excursion | TBA |
| Winter Break - no classes, free to travel independently | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned on these days, please do not travel independently | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned on these days, please do not travel independently | TBA |
| PROGRAM ENDS students enrolled in Ecole de Management (EM), CHECK-OUT | Saturday, May 10, 2025 |
| PROGRAM ENDS students enrolled in Sciences Po, CHECK-OUT | Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
Fee Structure
| Courses, Credits, and Transcripts | + Cultural Program CEPA Services | + Housing, breakfast daily, and some group meals | = Program Fee | |
| Spring 2025 (16 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $5,690 | $16,490 |
| Spring Semester 2025 (20 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $6,190 | $16,990 |
| Summer 2025 (4 weeks) | $2,550 | $1,770 | $1,670 | $5,990 |
| Fall 2025 (16 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $5,690 | $16,490 |
Summer 2025
Sat. May 31, 2025 to Sat. June 28, 2025
Students are expected to be in class each weekday, Monday – Friday, with class times in the morning hours (i.e., 9:00 – 12:30)
| Application deadline | March 1 (Extended to March 15 - Late applications accepted based on availability) |
| $500 non-refundable deposit | Due within 7 days of invoice or March 1, whichever comes first |
| First payment | Due by Monday, April 1 |
| Final payment | Due by Wednesday, May 1 |
| Pre-departure Webinar (required) | TBA |
| Arrival in Strasbourg PROGRAM BEGINS | Sat. May 31, 2025 |
| Orientation | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned | TBA |
| Free weekend for independent travel | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned | TBA |
| PROGRAM ENDS, check-out | Sat. June 28, 2025 |
Fee Structure
| Courses, Credits, and Transcripts | + Cultural Program CEPA Services | + Housing, breakfast daily, and some group meals | = Program Fee | |
| Spring 2025 (16 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $5,690 | $16,490 |
| Spring Semester 2025 (20 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $6,190 | $16,990 |
| Summer 2025 (4 weeks) | $2,550 | $1,770 | $1,670 | $5,990 |
| Fall 2025 (16 weeks) | $5,580 | $5,220 | $5,690 | $16,490 |
About
The European Study Center (ESC) at the Château de Pourtalès is the premier location for an academic year, semester, and summer study abroad program in France. The ESC program is operated by the CEPA Foundation.
Our Location
Château de Pourtalès
161, Rue Mélanie
67000 Strasbourg
FRANCE
+33 3 88 45 84 64
info@cepa-foundation.org
