Study in France: Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship 2027

The Émile Boutmy Scholarship 2027 at Sciences Po is open to exceptional non-EU students who wish to enrol in suitable undergraduate or graduate degree courses at the Paris campus and other Sciences Po institutions.

The Émile Boutmy scholarship rewards academic performance and targets international students whose profiles reflect the university’s admissions goals. It is sponsored by the generosity of private philanthropists, organisations and foundations who want to ensure that exceptional students have access to high-quality education.

It offers a substantial tuition cost waiver. Eligible bachelor students may receive a full exemption from their tuition fees or an exemption of €9,500, while eligible master students may receive a €18,500 exemption from the tuition fee for each of the two years of the programme.

Eligible Programmes for Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship

1. Bachelor’s degree programmes

The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is open to eligible first-time international students applying to the first year of the Sciences Po Undergraduate College.

Students may study subjects related to:

1. Political science and government
2. International relations
3. Economics and society
4. Law and public institutions
5. History and social sciences
6. Sociology and political sociology
7. Global affairs and contemporary challenges

2. Master’s degree programmes

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship as part of their application for admission to an appropriate two-year master’s programme at Sciences Po.

Relevant fields of study may include:

• International affairs and diplomacy
• Public policy and public administration
• Political science
• International development
• Economics and management-related social sciences
• Law and governance
• Journalism and media-related fields, subject to programme exclusions
• Environmental policy and sustainable development

Requirements for Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship

1. Be a first-time applicant to Sciences Po

• The scholarship is for students applying for the first time to Sciences Po in an eligible bachelor’s or master’s programme.
• Applicants already enrolled at Sciences Po cannot reapply for the scholarship during their studies.

2. Be from outside the European Union.

• Applicants must be nationals of a country outside the European Union and meet the household tax-residence criteria of the scholarship.

3. Have a household that does not file taxes in the European Union.

• The applicant’s household should not file taxes within the European Union to be eligible for the scholarship.

4. Apply to an eligible degree programme

• Applicants must apply for admission to a qualifying undergraduate or master’s programme. They must also meet the academic, language proficiency, and other entrance requirements for the chosen degree.

5. Demonstrate academic merit

• Applicants should have a satisfactory academic record and a strong application demonstrating their motivation, intellectual potential, and readiness for the course.
• Depending on the degree, you may be asked to submit academic transcripts, references, personal statements, language test results and other supporting documents.
• Applicants must apply for the Émile Boutmy Scholarship during the relevant Sciences Po admissions procedure.

Benefits of the Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship

1. Exemption from paying tuition fees for a bachelor’s degree

Eligible students admitted to the first year of the Sciences Po Undergraduate College may receive one of the following:

• Full tuition fee waiver
• Tuition fee waiver of €9,500.

2. Tuition fee exemption for master’s degree

• Students who are eligible for a place on an approved two-year master’s programme may get a tuition fee exemption of €18,500 per year for each of the two years.

3. Support for all eligible undergraduate studies

• The scholarship is linked to the programme to which the student was admitted. In the third year of study abroad, the bachelor’s scholarship holders will keep their grant for the tuition cost, according to the scholarship criteria.

4. Reduced financial pressure

• Waiving tuition fees will reduce the amount students and their families have to pay toward university fees. This could allow qualifying international students to obtain an internationally recognised education.

5. Access to the Sciences Po academic environment

• Successful candidates will get the opportunity to study at Sciences Po, where they will gain analytical, research, communication and critical-thinking skills that can be used for employment in public policy, international affairs, government, research and other related fields.

How to Apply for the Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship?

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