The Émile Boutmy scholarship fund benefits from the generous support of its sponsors (benefactors, companies, and foundations) who are eager to allow the most deserving international students to study at Sciences Po. To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this scholarship- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. This might be a chance for you to become a scholar of this prestigious award. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.
About Emile-Boutmy Scholarships
Sciences Po created the Émile Boutmy scholarship, named after the founder of Sciences Po (1871), in order to welcome the very best international students from outside the European Union. The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.
Who is eligible for Emile-Boutmy Scholarships?
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be first-time applicants, from a non-European Union state, whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Master’s program. Students who are not eligible are:
Swiss and Norwegian applicants, since they may be entitled to CROUS scholarshipsCandidates who have dual citizenship, including an EU citizenshipCandidates from Quebec for master’s degree (since they may take advantage of sliding scale fees same as European applicants). Candidates from Quebec for a bachelor’s degree are eligibleMaster’s level dual-degree candidates. Only applicants for the following dual degrees are eligible:the dual degree in Journalism Sciences Po/Columbia Universitythe dual degree Sciences Po/Fudan University with the concentration Europe-Asia in Global Affairs (only applicants with Chinese nationality)the dual degree Sciences Po/Peking University (only applicants with Chinese nationality)BAMA ITAMPh.D. programme students (thesis)Candidates for the 1 year Master’s programmesBachelor dual degree candidates (unless as part of a specific agreement)Exchange studentsCandidates applying via the French graduate admission procedure
The Émile Boutmy scholarship may not be combined with other scholarships (Eiffel scholarship, AEFE scholarship, BGF…). This scholarship is awarded based on merit and according to the type of profile sought for this program. Social criteria may also be taken into account. This scholarship is not automatically awarded, to apply candidates must follow the instructions below.
Bachelor’s degree programme
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of studies. The Émile Boutmy program can take several different forms: If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost. If you have been granted a scholarship and decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost. During the year abroad (third year of the undergraduate program): scholarship recipients will retain their tuition fee grant and additional cost of living grant (if applicable). The Émile Boutmy scholarship is automatically renewed if the student chooses to continue their graduate studies at Sciences Po
Masters level
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of study. The Émile Boutmy program is a tuition grant of €12,200 per year which covers part of the tuition fees for the two years of the Master’s degree program. If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost. If you have been granted a scholarship and decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.
Emile-Boutmy Scholarships- METHOD OF APPLICATION
Undergraduate College, first time applicants
Applicants from foreign secondary schools
Applicants from foreign secondary schools must indicate that they are applying to the Émile Boutmy scholarship in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application. Please note that we might ask applicants to provide a proof of income and documents explaining their family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support or retirement pensions, death certificate…).
Applicants from French secondary schools
Applicants from French secondary schools must apply by contacting the Admission Office by email, once admitted to Sciences Po. This email should include your CV as well as the following information: Please note that we might ask applicants to provide proof of income and documents explaining their family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support, or retirement pensions, death certificate…).
Master’s level, first time applicants
Masters level candidates must indicate that they are applying to the Émile Boutmy scholarship in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application. Please note that we might ask applicants to provide proof of income and documents explaining their family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support, or retirement pensions, death certificate…). Applicants must also attach, if applicable, their language test before the application deadline of the scholarship.
Candidates currently in deferral (Undergraduate College and Masters level):
Candidates who are currently in deferral can apply to the Émile Boutmy scholarship if they are in one of the following situations:
they did not apply to this scholarship in their application formthey had applied and obtained this scholarship last year but lost it due to the deferral
In this case, you need to apply to the Émile Boutmy scholarship by filling out this contact form before the deadline. This email should include your CV as well as the following information: Please note that we might ask applicants to provide proof of income and documents explaining their family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support, or retirement pensions, death certificate…).
Please note
If you have already been refused the Émile Boutmy scholarship it is not possible for you to apply again.
We will only take into account complete files.No application request will be accepted if received after the deadline.You will find information on our application procedures using the following links:
Undergraduate CollegeGraduate programmes
Important: It is not possible for students to apply for the Émile Boutmy scholarship after their admission to Sciences Po or during their studies at Sciences Po. Students are therefore responsible for finding another source of funding if they have not been awarded the Emily Boutmy scholarship. The Admissions Department is responsible for awarding Émile Boutmy scholarships. Please note that your scholarship request will only be taken into account if you are admitted to one of our eligible programs. For more information on scholarships and financial aid.
CONTACT
For more information contact the Admissions Department either by filling out this contact form or by phone +33 (0)1 45 49 50 82.
Emile-Boutmy Scholarships- Application Deadline
Entry submission for this scholarship closes on November 30, 2021.
Other Important Deadlines
Deadline for undergraduate programme (applicants from foreign secondary schools): mid-February 2022.Deadline for undergraduate programme (applicants from French secondary schools): mid-June 2022.Deadline for master programme: November 30, 2021.
No application requests will be accepted after the deadline. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage
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