Sciences Po Emile Boutmy Scholarship 2026–2027 in France (Funded Bachelor’s & Master’s Study)

The Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship is a prestigious funding opportunity created by Sciences Po University in Paris to attract outstanding international students from outside the European Union. The scholarship supports first-time applicants admitted to eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s programs and recognizes both academic excellence and overall profile strength.

Named after the founder of Sciences Po, the program aims to help talented students access high-quality education in France while contributing to the university’s international diversity.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: France
• University: Sciences Po (Paris Institute of Political Studies)
• Study Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
• Eligibility: First-time non-EU applicants admitted to Sciences Po
• Fields: All eligible programs at the university

The scholarship is granted only to newly admitted students beginning their first year of study at Sciences Po.

Financial Benefits

Funding amounts vary depending on the program level:

Bachelor’s Level

• Tuition fee exemption or reduction
• In some cases, grants equivalent to around €9,500 per year or other tiered tuition support

Master’s Level

• Tuition reduction of up to about €18,500 per year for each of the two years of the Master’s program

Exact amounts are decided during admission and may be adjusted according to tuition changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants generally must:

• Be first-time applicants to Sciences Po
• Come from a non-EU country and have a tax household outside the European Union
• Be admitted to an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s program
• Demonstrate strong academic performance and motivation
• Meet the profile expectations set by the university

Selection considers both academic excellence and, in some cases, socioeconomic background.

Application Process

The scholarship is applied for during the university admission process:

1. Submit an application for a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at Sciences Po.
2. Indicate in the financial information section that you wish to apply for the Émile Boutmy Scholarship.
3. Upload required documents such as language test results if applicable.
4. The admissions team reviews scholarship eligibility after academic admission decisions.

Applications submitted after the deadline or after enrollment cannot be considered.

Important Notes

• The scholarship is linked to the program chosen at admission.
• Students who defer admission or fail to validate their academic year may lose the scholarship.
• It generally cannot be combined with other Sciences Po scholarships, though external funding may sometimes be allowed.

Why Apply?

The Émile Boutmy Scholarship gives students the opportunity to:

• Study at one of Europe’s top social-science universities
• Reduce tuition costs significantly
• Join an international academic environment in Paris
• Strengthen career prospects in global policy, economics, law, and international affairs
• Become part of Sciences Po’s global alumni network

The award is highly competitive and is intended for students with strong academic achievements and global ambitions.