Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarships is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.
The Emile Boutmy scholarship fund benefits from the generous support of its sponsors (benefactors, companies and foundations) who are eager to allow the most deserving international students to study to at Sciences Po.
Private sponsors can be in direct contact with scholarship holders during official organized events.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | First-time applicants, non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss, non-Norwegian, international students |
| Level | Undergraduate and Master’s programs |
| Duration | 3 years (Undergraduate), 2 years (Master’s) |
| Rewards | Tuition grants ranging from €3,900 to €14,210 per year (Undergraduate), €13,100 per year (Master’s) |
| Application Deadline | March 4, 2025 |
| Required Documents | Proof of income, family situation documents (undergraduate), language test (if applicable) |
| Application Process | Indicate scholarship application in Sciences Po application form |
| Sponsors | BNP Paribas, Chalhoub Group, RATP Foundation, L’Oréal, Total |
Fact About Sciences Po
- Birthplace of Leaders: Sciences Po has educated 7 French Presidents, 13 French Prime Ministers, and numerous global leaders, earning its reputation as a powerhouse for shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
- Founded in Turbulent Times: Sciences Po was established in 1872, just after the Franco-Prussian War, with the goal of modernizing France’s political and administrative elite.
- Elite Network: Sciences Po boasts an impressive alumni network of over 65,000 members, including CEOs, politicians, journalists, and intellectuals.
- Global Reach: With 47% international students and partnerships with 470 universities worldwide, Sciences Po is a hub for global perspectives and exchange.
- Dual Degree Pioneer: Sciences Po offers 40 dual degree programs with top universities like Columbia, Oxford, and Harvard, providing students unparalleled academic opportunities.
- Research Powerhouse: Sciences Po is home to 9 research centers and 5 schools, producing cutting-edge research in social sciences, humanities, and economics.
- Parisian Heartbeat: Sciences Po’s historic campus is nestled in the heart of Paris, providing students with access to cultural landmarks, diplomatic missions, and international organizations.
- Selective Admission: Sciences Po accepts only 20% of undergraduate applicants and 15% of graduate applicants, making admission highly competitive.
- Language Expertise: Sciences Po offers courses in 19 languages, reflecting its commitment to linguistic diversity and global understanding.
- Innovative Spirit: Sciences Po launched the first-ever School of Public Affairs in France, pioneering innovative approaches to public policy and governance education.
Details For 2025 Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarships For International Students
The Émile Boutmy scholarship fund benefits from the generous support of its sponsors (benefactors, companies and foundations) who are eager to allow the most deserving international students to study at Sciences Po. Private sponsors can be in direct contact with scholarship holders during official organised events.
They support the Émile Boutmy excellence scholarship : BNP Paribas, Chalhoub Group, RATP Foundation, L’Oréal, Total.
Requirements For 2025 Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarships For International Students
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be: first time applicants, from a non-European Union state, whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Master’s programme.
Students who are not eligible are:
- Swiss and Norwegian applicants, since they may be entitled to CROUS scholarships
- Candidates who have dual citizenship, including an EU citizenship
- Candidates from Quebec for master’s degree (since they may take advantage of sliding scale fees same as European applicants). Candidates from Quebec for a bachelor’s degree are eligible
- Master’s level dual-degree candidates. Only applicants for the following dual degrees are eligible:
- the dual degree in Journalism Sciences Po/Columbia University
- the dual degree Sciences Po/Fudan University with the concentration Europe-Asia in Global Affairs (only applicants with Chinese nationality)
- the dual degree Sciences Po/Peking University (only applicants with Chinese nationality)
- Ph.D. programme students (thesis)
- Candidates for the 1 year Master’s programmes
- Bachelor dual degree candidates (unless as part of a specific agreement)
- Exchange students
- Candidates applying via the French graduate admission procedure
Duration and Rewards For 2025 Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarships For International Students
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME – The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of studies.
The Émile Boutmy programme can take several different forms:
- A tuition grant of €14,210 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
- A tuition grant of €9,500 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
- A tuition grant of €6,500 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
- A tuition grant of €3,900 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.
If you have been granted a scholarship and decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.
During the year abroad (third year of the undergraduate programme): scholarship recipients will retain their tuition fee grant.
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is automatically renewed if the student chooses to continue their graduate studies at Sciences Po
MASTERS LEVEL
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of study.
The Émile Boutmy programme is a tuition grant of €13,100 (amount granted in 2024, the 2025 amount is yet to be confirmed) per year, for each year, which covers part of the tuition fees for the two years of the Master’s degree programme.
Émile Boutmy scholarship holders already at Sciences Po : the amount awarded through the scholarship is determined at the time of admission. It may be recalculated on a yearly basis, in accordance with tuition fee increases, when applicable.
If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.
If you have been granted a scholarship and you decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.
Required Documents For 2025 Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarships For International Students
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- For an application at undergraduate level you must provide proof of income and documents explaining your family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support or retirement pensions, death certificate…).
- For an application at graduate level no additional documents must be attached, however note that we might ask applicants to provide a proof of income if necessary.
How To Apply For 2025 Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarships For International Students
APPLICANTS FROM FOREIGN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Applicants from foreign secondary schools must indicate that they are applying to the Émile Boutmy scholarship in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application.
Please note that we might ask applicants to provide proof of income and documents explaining their family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support or retirement pensions, death certificate…).
MASTER’S LEVEL, FIRST TIME APPLICANTS
Masters level candidates must indicate that they are applying to the Émile Boutmy scholarship in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application.
Please note that we might ask applicants to provide proof of income and documents explaining their family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support or retirement pensions, death certificate…). Applicants must also attach, if applicable, their language test.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have already been refused the Émile Boutmy scholarship it is not possible for you to apply again.
We will only take into account complete files.
No application request will be accepted if received after the deadline.
You will find information on our application procedures using the following links:
Important: It is not possible for students to apply for the Émile Boutmy scholarship after their admission to Sciences Po or during their studies at Sciences Po. Students are therefore responsible for finding another source of funding if they have not been awarded the Emily Boutmy scholarship.
The Admissions Department is responsible for awarding Émile Boutmy scholarships. Please note that your scholarship request will only be taken into account if you are admitted to one of our eligible programmes.