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Émile Boutmy Scholarship Program

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  • The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is named after the founder of Sciences Po, an international research university located in Paris, France.
  • Sciences Po ranks among the best institutions in humanities and social sciences in France.

Scholarship Overview

  • The Émile Boutmy Scholarship was set up to attract the best international students from outside the European Union.
  • This scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admission priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements, and students who are joining the university for their first year of studies.

Host School

  • Sciences Po in Paris, France

Fields of Study

  • Any eligible undergraduate program at Sciences Po

What does the scholarship cover?

The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is disbursed in different forms as follows:

  1. A tuition grant of €13,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate program, in addition to a grant to cover part of the cost of living of €5000 per year.
  2. A tuition grant of €8,800 per year for the three years of the undergraduate program.
  3. A tuition grant of €6,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate program.
  4. A tuition grant of €3,600 per year for the three years of the undergraduate program.

Note:

  • Scholarship amounts are decided by the Admissions Department.
  • If you are awarded a scholarship and you then decide to defer your admission, you lose your scholarship.
  • If you fail to validate your academic year, you will lose your scholarship.
  • During the 3rd year of undergraduate study – usually a year abroad, all scholarship recipients retain their tuition fee grants, and cost of living grants (if applicable).
  • The scholarship is automatically renewed if one chooses to continue with graduate studies at Sciences Po.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • International applicants from any Non-EU state

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a first-time applicant admitted to an undergraduate program at Sciences Po
  • Meet the merit-based requirements
  • Have the type of profile sought for the scholarship program
  • Not have received any other scholarship (e.g. Eiffel Scholarship)
  • Have indicated your desire to apply for a scholarship on the online bachelor’s degree application form

How do I Apply – Next Steps?

  • To apply for this scholarship, indicate that you are applying for the Émile Boutmy Scholarship in the ‘Financial Information’ section of your Sciences Po application
  • You must include proof of income and documents explaining your family situation with the application
  • You must also attach language test results (if required by the study program you choose)

Closing Date

  • 23 February 2022

How do I get more information?

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