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) | July 6, 2023 at 6:30 pm EDT |
Pre-departure Webinar for general information (required) | July 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm EDT |
PROGRAM BEGINS, Arrival in Strasbourg | Sunday, August 27, 2023 |
| Fall Break - Blocked Week for the Brussels Excursion | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned on these days, please do not travel independently | TBA |
| "Castle Talks" Symposium | Mon. Nov. 13 - Wed. Nov. 15, 2023 |
| PROGRAM ENDS, check-out: | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| 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 | |
| Fall Semester 2023 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,190 | $14,490 |
| Spring Semester 2024 (Business Track, 15 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,190 | $14,490 |
| Spring Semester 2024 (Politics Track, 19 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
| Summer 2024 | $2,550 | $1,770 | $1,670 | $5,990 |
| Fall 2024 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
Spring 2025 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
| Spring Semester 2025 (Politics Track, 19 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $5,190 | $15,490 |
| Summer 2025 | TBD |
Spring Dates – Overview
| Application deadline | Oct. 1, 2023 (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, 2023 |
| Pre-departure webinar (I) student participation is required | Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 (General Information) |
| Final payment is due | Due by Dec. 1, 2023 |
| Pre-departure Webinar (II) student participation is required | Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 (Academic Information) |
| Arrival in Strasbourg PROGRAM BEGINS | Thursday, January 4, 2024 |
| On-site orientation | January 5, 2024 |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned on these days, please do not travel independently | Saturday, Jan. 27 - Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 |
| World Cafe (previously Castle Talks Symposium) | Tuesday, March 26, 2024 |
| Borderwalk and Euro Institute Excursion | Wednesday, March 27, 2024 |
| Winter Break - no classes, free to travel independently | March 6-10, 2024 |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned on these days, please do not travel independently | March 15 - 17, 2024 |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned on these days, please do not travel independently | April 5-7, 2024 |
| PROGRAM ENDS students enrolled in Ecole de Management (EM), CHECK-OUT | Saturday, May 4, 2024 |
| PROGRAM ENDS students enrolled in Sciences Po, CHECK-OUT | Saturday, June 1, 2024 |
Fee Structure
| Courses, Credits, and Transcripts | + Cultural Program CEPA Services | + Housing, breakfast daily, and some group meals | = Program Fee | |
| Fall Semester 2023 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,190 | $14,490 |
| Spring Semester 2024 (Business Track, 15 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,190 | $14,490 |
| Spring Semester 2024 (Politics Track, 19 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
| Summer 2024 | $2,550 | $1,770 | $1,670 | $5,990 |
| Fall 2024 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
Spring 2025 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
| Spring Semester 2025 (Politics Track, 19 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $5,190 | $15,490 |
| Summer 2025 | TBD |
Summer 2024
Summer 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Saturday, June 22, 2024
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 | Friday, March 1 (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 | Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| Orientation | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned | TBA |
| Free weekend for independent travel | TBA |
| Blocked Weekend - activities are planned | TBA |
| PROGRAM ENDS, check-out | Saturday, June 22, 2024 |
Fee Structure
| Courses, Credits, and Transcripts | + Cultural Program CEPA Services | + Housing, breakfast daily, and some group meals | = Program Fee | |
| Fall Semester 2023 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,190 | $14,490 |
| Spring Semester 2024 (Business Track, 15 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,190 | $14,490 |
| Spring Semester 2024 (Politics Track, 19 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
| Summer 2024 | $2,550 | $1,770 | $1,670 | $5,990 |
| Fall 2024 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
Spring 2025 | $5,580 | $4,720 | $4,690 | $14,990 |
| Spring Semester 2025 (Politics Track, 19 weeks) | $5,580 | $4,720 | $5,190 | $15,490 |
| Summer 2025 | TBD |
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
161, Rue Mélanie
67000 Strasbourg
FRANCE
+33 3 88 45 84 64
info@cepa-foundation.org