Emile Boutmy Scholarships for Non-EU Students at Sciences Po, which bears the name of the school’s founder (1871), to attract the top international students from non-EU countries.
The Émile Boutmy scholarship fund is made possible by the kind donations of its sponsors, which include foundations, businesses, and philanthropists who are keen to grant admission to Sciences Po to the worthiest overseas students. Scholarship recipients can communicate directly with private donors at formal gatherings.
Going further, the Émile Boutmy scholarship is not fully funded, but it does provide a tuition grant that can help cover part of the cost of studying at Sciences Po.
Scholarship Value
For Undergraduate Level
The Emile Boutmy Undergraduate Program offers three years of undergraduate studies at a cost ranging from €6,500 to €14,720.
For Masters Level
A portion of the tuition costs for the two years of the Master’s degree program are covered by the Émile Boutmy program, which offers a tuition grant of €13,100 annually.
The sum given out as part of the Émile Boutmy scholarship is decided at the time of admission for those who are currently enrolled at Sciences Po. If necessary, it may be updated annually to reflect increases in tuition fees.
Criteria for Selection
This scholarship is given out based on merit and the kind of profile that this program is looking for. Social factors can also be considered.
Eligibility Requirements
Students must be admitted to an undergraduate or master’s program, and be first-time applicants from a non-EU state. And have a household that does not file taxes in the EU in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
The following students are ineligible:
- Applications from Switzerland and Norway, as they might qualify for CROUS scholarships
- Candidates with two citizenship, including one from the EU.
- Quebec candidates seeking master’s degrees (because they can benefit from the same sliding scale fees as applicants from Europe). Québec residents are entitled to apply for bachelor’s degrees.
- Applicants for the Master of Journalism program and the Joint Master of Journalism and International Affairs program.
- Dual-degree candidates at the master’s level, unless you’re applying to one of the following programs:
- Po/Fudan University’s dual degree in sciences with a focus on Europe-Asia in global affairs (available only to Chinese nationals)
- Po/Peking University’s dual degree in sciences (available only to Chinese nationals)
- Students in Ph.D. programs (thesis)
- Applicants for the one-year Master’s degrees
- Candidates with a bachelor’s dual degree (unless otherwise agreed)
- Students on exchange
- Applicants using the graduate admissions process in France
Except under extraordinary circumstances determined by the jury, the Émile Boutmy scholarship cannot be coupled with another award (Eiffel scholarship, AEFE scholarship, BGF, etc.).
Application Process
In the “Financial Information” part of their Sciences Po application, applicants from overseas secondary schools must specify that they are applying for the Emile-Boutmy scholarship. Students require to submit documentation outlining their family circumstances as well as proof of income.
The deadline for Master’s programs for the 2025–2026 academic year is December 1, 2024, and the deadline for undergraduate programs (from foreign secondary institutions) is March 4, 2025.
To obtain the application and comprehensive instructions on how to apply for this scholarship, it is crucial to visit the official website.
Deadlines
- Deadline for the undergraduate program (applicants from foreign secondary schools): 4 March 2025
- Deadline for undergraduate program (applicants from French secondary schools): to be confirmed
- Deadline for master programme: 1 December 2024
Website Link
Official Scholarship Link: https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/bursaries-financial-aid/emile-boutmy-scholarship/.
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