The Émile Boutmy Scholarship Fund sponsors the most deserving international students to study at Sciences Po in France.
Application Deadline:
- Master’s Program (2nd Committee Cutoff): 29 November 2026 (Results before March 2, 2027; 1st committee closed 18 October 2026).
- Undergraduate Program (Foreign Secondary Schools): 13 January 2027 (Results in April 2027).
- Undergraduate Program (French Secondary Schools / Parcoursup): 1 April 2027.
Tell Me About The Program:
The Émile Boutmy Scholarship, named after the founder of Sciences Po, is a flagship financial award created to welcome top-tier international students from outside the European Union. Funded by private sponsors, corporate foundations, and alumni, the scholarship provides substantial tuition relief for high-achieving non-EU applicants admitted to Bachelor’s or two-year Master’s programs at Sciences Po, Paris.
Which Fields are Eligible:
All eligible Bachelor’s and Master’s degree tracks across Sciences Po’s core disciplines:
- Political Science, International Affairs, & Public Policy
- Economics, Law, & Sociology
- Urban Governance, Sustainable Development, & Finance
- (Ineligible Tracks: One-year Master’s, PhD programs, Journalism/Joint Journalism Master’s, and most dual-degree programs—except Columbia Journalism, Fudan Europe-Asia, and Peking University dual tracks for qualifying applicants).
Type:
Tuition Waiver & Merit-Based Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate & Master’s Level)
Who can Apply:
- Citizenship & Residency: First-time applicants to Sciences Po from a non-European Union state whose household does not file taxes within the European Union.
- Academic Level: First-time applicants applying to an eligible Sciences Po Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) or Master’s degree program.
- Ineligible Applicants: Swiss/Norwegian nationals, dual citizens holding EU citizenship, Quebec candidates for Master’s degrees, PhD students, exchange students, one-year Master’s candidates, and applicants using the French graduate admission procedure.
How are Applicants Selected:
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded purely on academic excellence and candidate merit, assessed as an integral part of the overall Sciences Po admissions process. Selection considers academic transcripts, motivation letters, recommendations, language proficiency, and social/educational background.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to all non-European Union citizens worldwide whose household tax residence is outside the EU).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Sciences Po Campuses across France (Paris, Reims, Menton, Le Havre, Poitiers, Dijon, Nancy).
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Highly competitive international cohort selected annually across undergraduate and graduate faculties.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Master’s Level: €18,500 per year towards tuition fees for each year of the two-year Master’s program.
- Bachelor’s Level: Full tuition fee exemption or a partial tuition grant of €9,500 per year for the 3-year duration of the undergraduate program.
- (Note: The scholarship covers tuition fees only; candidates must budget separately for personal accommodation and daily living expenses in France).
How Long Will it Last:
- Undergraduate (Bachelor’s): Up to 3 years (subject to academic progression).
- Graduate (Master’s): 2 years (for standard two-year Master’s programs).
How to Apply:
- Complete an online application for admission to Sciences Po via the official portal.
- Under the “Financial Information” section of your application, check the box to declare that you wish to apply for the Émile Boutmy Scholarship.
- Upload all required supporting documents (academic transcripts, CV, motivation letter, language test scores, and two academic references).
- Pay the required application fee (or attach proof of fee exemption) and officially submit the complete file before the specific scholarship cutoff date (29 November 2026 for Master’s; 13 January 2027 for Foreign Secondary School Undergraduates).
