🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Undergraduate: €3,900 to €14,210 per year; Master's: €13,100 per year
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Duration
Duration of degree program (3 years for Undergraduate, 2 years for Master's)
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Deadline
Master's: December 1; Undergraduate (non-Parcoursup): March 4; Undergraduate (Parcoursup): February 25
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Fields
Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, International Affairs
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Awards/Year
Approximately 300 to 400 recipients across all levels
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Provider
Sciences Po University
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Acceptance
Estimated below 10% for the scholarship specifically
The Émile Boutmy Scholarship, named after the founder of Sciences Po, was created to welcome the very best international students from outside of the European Union. It is a merit-based award that also considers the socio-economic profile of the applicant. It serves as the primary financial aid mechanism for high-achieving non-EU students at Sciences Po.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open exclusively to international students from outside the EU who are applying for their first year of study at Sciences Po.
🏛️ Host University
Sciences Po
🤝 Sponsor
Sciences Po Paris
🔬 Fields of Study
Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, International Affairs
✨ Key Benefits
Undergraduate students can receive tuition grants of €14,210, €9,500, or €3,900 for the three years of study. Master's students typically receive a tuition grant of €13,100 per year for two years.
🎯 Target Students
International Students (Non-EU)
🏷 Tags
France
Social Sciences
International Students
Non-EU
Undergraduate
Master's
Tuition Grant
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial to Full (Depending on the grant tier awarded)
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: No
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: €100 to €150
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial to Full (Depending on the grant tier awarded)
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to a prestigious international network and career services at one of Europe's top social science universities.
📋 Renewal Conditions
Subject to academic results (must be in the top half of the class) and continued non-EU tax status.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
First-time applicants from a non-European Union state, whose household does not tax within the EU, and who have been admitted to a Sciences Po program.
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate and Master's
📊 Minimum GPA
Highly competitive (equivalent to top 5-10% of class or high honors)
🗣️ English Requirement
Varies by program (generally IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100, or Cambridge C1)
💼 Work Experience
Not required for Undergrad; valued for Master's programs
🏆 Leadership
High; selection committee looks for social commitment and leadership potential.
💰 Financial Need
Yes; social criteria are considered alongside academic merit.
🎯 Target Students
International Students (Non-EU)
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Personal statement and motivation letter within the admission application)
Rec Letters
Yes (Minimum of two academic references)
Interview
Yes (As part of the standard Sciences Po admission process)
Application Fee
€100 to €150
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Minimum of two academic references) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Varies by program (generally IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100, or Cambridge C1)
- Interview: Yes (As part of the standard Sciences Po admission process)
- Min GPA: Highly competitive (equivalent to top 5-10% of class or high honors)
📋 Application Process
Indicate your interest in the scholarship directly in the 'Financial Information' section of your Sciences Po application. Prepare proof of income and tax documents for your household.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure all financial documents are translated into French or English. The academic motivation must be exceptionally strong to stand out in the merit-based selection.