Sciences Po Rene Seydoux Scholarship 2020 for Students in North Africa – France

Sciences Po is offering the Rene Seydoux scholarship in order to welcome the very best international students from the Mediterranean region. This scholarship is not automatically awarded.

Application Deadline:

• Deadline for undergraduate programme: 8th April, 2019
• Masters: 15th December 2019

Offered Annually? Yes

Eligible Countries:  Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.

To Be Taken At (Country): France

About the Award: Created with the support from the Fondation de France , the Seydoux scholarship commemorates the memory of René Seydoux and his commitment to dialogue in the Mediterranean region. The scholarship is open to citizens and/or residents in ten countries located in the expanded Mediterranean Basin allowing who wish to study at Sciences Po at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Type: Undergraduate

Eligibility: The Seydoux scholarship is intended for students who are able to demonstrate a real interest in relations between Mediterranean countries. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, social criteria as well as the criteria as listed below:

• Candidates must be resident and citizen of one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
• Candidates must be accepted to Sciences Po’s undergraduate studies programme or to one of Sciences Po’s Masters programmes

Only students who are first time applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: 

• Undergraduate studies level: successful students will receive a scholarship amounting to 20 000€ per year for the duration of their undergraduate studies programme and for the duration of the Masters programme in the event that the student continues his or her studies at Sciences Po at the Masters level. The scholarship covers full tuition and cost of living expenses.

How to Apply: Candidates must first of all must apply to study at Sciences Po and indicate their selected programme of study. Applications must be made on Sciences Po’s Admissions website including all suuporting documents requested for the Emile Boutmy scholarship application. The deadline is the same as the deadline for Emile Boutmy scholarship applications.

During the two weeks following the student’s application, all candidates must also apply for the Seydoux scholarship by sending an application to Marianne Schuck.

This application must include the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining motivations for an interest or previous experience in actions which aim to promote and bring closer together Mediterranean people in social, cultural or scientific spheres
• Any other evidence attesting to the candidate’s motivation (recommendation letter, evidence of voluntary work, personal work, etc.)

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Sciences Po