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Each donor and every gift — no matter the size — makes a big difference to the lives of our students. Your support helps in preparing the future economists, who will advance the common good and make the world a better place. We are extremely grateful to have such a remarkable donor community! Each year, private gifts from individuals, alumni, families, researchers, staff, businesses and foundations have translated into scholarships and grants for our students. Your contributions set a tone for the future of many aspiring economists.
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"Receiving the Jean-Jacques Laffont scholarship truly makes a difference for me. It helps me manage the cost of living split between Toulouse and Paris during my apprenticeship, while allowing me to remain fully committed to my associative engagements.”
"The Jean-Jacques Laffont Scholarship has been fundamental in allowing me to focus entirely on my studies in the Master’s in Mathematics and Economic Decision at TSE. It has relieved a major financial burden and given me the peace of mind to dedicate myself fully to learning advanced mathematics and developing the skills I need for a future research career. Being supported by this scholarship makes me feel valued as a student, and it motivates me to work harder every day. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, which has made my transition to life and studies in France far smoother and more meaningful."
“Thanks to this scholarship, I can fully dedicate myself to my studies without financial pressure. It also gives me the freedom to consider internships in major cities that would otherwise be out of reach due to the high cost of living.”
“The Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation scholarship is a true source of support for me, both financially and personally. I see this scholarship as a sign of TSE’s trust in its students going abroad. I am deeply grateful to receive this support. It strengthens my determination to make the most of this mobility experience and to build the next steps of my academic and professional path with ambition and confidence.”
The Jean-Jacques Laffont Scholarship has aided me in covering my living expenses, allowing me to fully focus on my studies. With no need for a part-time job, I can now dedicate more time to my research and to planning my future work at the nexus of markets, energy transition, and evidence-based policy formulation and evaluation.
"I deeply wanted to study environmental economics, and TSE was the ideal place to do so. The Master 2 in Environmental Economics and Policy is not only highly quantitative but also genuinely multidisciplinary, which makes it a unique programme within such a prestigious institution. The Jean-Jacques Laffont scholarship allowed me to join TSE by financing almost the entirety of my tuition fee, a cost I would not have been able to cover on my own."
"The Jean-Jacques-Laffont scholarship allowed me to deepen and extend my education, while also lengthening the period during which I can freely pursue my own research questions, thereby enhancing my ability to contribute to the common good. It enabled me to receive a high-quality education at TSE and to focus entirely on my studies without having to worry about financial concerns."
" The scholarship has provided me with the financial stability to fully focus on my studies in econometrics at TSE, allowing me to access valuable resources and gain exposure to advanced research. It has also supported my professional goal of becoming a data analyst by taking industry certification exams and further develop my technical skills. "
" The scholarship provided me with an invaluable opportunity to fully focus on my studies at TSE, without worrying about a part-time job. In addition, being the recipient is a great honor and a strong point in my CV. "
"The Jean Jacques Laffont scholarship helped finance my exchange year at Trinity College Dublin, giving me the opportunity to study at a prestigious university in one of Europe's most expensive capitals. This financial support has enabled me to cover my travel costs and other day-to-day expenses, I’m very grateful for this opportunity !"
" The scholarship I received allowed me to finance part of my gap year at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), an experience that enriched my education through international exposure and genuine cultural enrichment. It is also helping me prepare for my upcoming internship in data science by covering essential expenses such as rent and living costs, which cannot be fully offset by my intern salary. "
" The Jean-Jacques Laffont scholarship helps me pay for my tuition fees as well as my daily living expenses in Toulouse, enabling me to fulfil my aspiration of graduating from the Economics of Global Risks master's program and hopefully pursue a career as a macroeconomist in a central bank or other international institution. "
" The Jean-Jacques Laffont Scholarship has provided invaluable support to help cover my daily needs and cost of living in Toulouse, allowing me to focus entirely on my studies. It also offers me peace of mind as I prepare for a future internship, helping me consider living in high-cost cities such as Paris or London. "
"This scholarship relieves the financial strain caused by the challenging exchange rate, allowing me to focus on my studies without worry. It's a fantastic opportunity to promote women in the field, and through this initiative, I've connected with like-minded students facing similar challenges."
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"This scholarship will alleviate my financial pressure, enabling me to fully focus on my studies. Initiatives like Women in Economics by TSE are crucial as they pave the way for our future integration as female economists."
"This scholarship has allowed me to pursue my aspirations and come to TSE! With it comes a deep sense of responsibility to make the most of this opportunity and give back to the community for what it has given me, in the future."
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"TSE scolarship will help me with my daily life in Toulouse but also helping me paying my rent if I decide to do an internship in London or Paris."
"It was a great honor and pleasure to participate in the communication coaching sessions financed by the generous TSE alumni. I feel more confident to demonstrate my talents and the excellence of the TSE Ph.D. program in the future Job Market. I also wish to contribute to our TSE community after my graduation.”
" It is my great honor to receive this special scholarship for Chinese Ph.D. candidates. I will use it wisely to cover my living expenses at Toulouse. Furthermore, I hope I can donate and help Chinese students at TSE in the future. I am working with Ulrich Hege at TSE in the finance group. In Fall 2022, I will join Peking University, HSBC Business School, as an assistant professor. "
" This scholarship helps cover my living expenses in the transition period after the Job Market. It is very meaningful to me as it allows me to focus on my research projects and freely enjoy my remaining time at TSE. The scholarship also inspires me to give back to the community when I make advances in my career. "
" The scholarship changed huge aspects of my life. Without the scholarship I wouldn’t have been able to come to France, to TSE…It has helped me be more ambitious with what I want to do ”
“ Your generous financial support is very important for me […] I would like to make my own contributions to mitigate these developments problems and help the disadvantaged people for a better life. ”
" I was delighted to receive the scholarship offered by the Jean-Jacques Laffont Association. As a young student in Economics, I have always wanted to participate in the cutting-edge research that takes place at Toulouse School of Economics and the association has been a real springboard to do so. "
" It is clear that if I had not been able to benefit from the association's scholarship in 2015, I would not have been able to start my thesis in the Toulouse School of Economics research center. The scholarship allowed me to focus on my studies, instead of juggling a job on the side. I am currently in the 2nd year of the PhD and am studying how algorithms and platforms affect the economy, and consequently, how to design and regulate them. "