Émile Boutmy Scholarship (Sciences Po)
Sciences Po
Amount
Covers tuition: Master's: EUR 18,500 tuition exemption per year (2 years); Bachelor's: total exemption or EUR 9,500 off tuition
Country
France
Level
Bachelor's, Master's
About this scholarship
Sciences Po's flagship scholarship for international students from outside the EU — awards range up to full tuition for the Bachelor's or Master's program, granted on academic excellence to first-time entrants.
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Coverage tiers vary; the top tier is a full-tuition scholarship.
Requirements
- First-time applicants to Sciences Po from a non-EU state, whose household does not file taxes in the EU, admitted to the Undergraduate or two-year Master's programme (PhD, one-year Master's and exchange students are not eligible). It is a tuition exemption, not a stipend: Master's EUR 18,500 off tuition for each of the two years; Bachelor's a total exemption or EUR 9,500 off tuition. Master's scholarship deadlines: 18 October (1st committee) or 29 November (2nd committee) for the 2027 intake; undergraduate applicants from foreign secondary schools: 13 January 2027. Apply in the 'Financial information' section of the Sciences Po application.
What it takes to get there
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
- Proof of funds: €878 per month, for 12 months.official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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