The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is an esteemed scholarship program offered by Sciences Po, France, aimed at attracting the best international students from outside the European Union to pursue higher education in France. Named after the founder of Sciences Po, Émile Boutmy, this scholarship provides full tuition coverage and additional financial support to eligible students. Let's dig into details!
Émile Boutmy Scholarship Key Features and Benefits
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of studies and it offers the following benefits.
1. Tuition-Free Education:
The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for undergraduate and master's programs.
2. Monthly Stipend:
Recipients also receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses that can take several forms according to below:
-Bachelor's Level
A tuition grant of €14,720 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
A tuition grant of €9,500 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
A tuition grant of €6,500 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
-Masters Level
Tuition grant of €13,100 per year, for each year, which covers part of the tuition fees for the two years of the Master's degree programme.
3. No Entrance Exams:
Scholarship winners are granted early admission to Sciences Po without the need for entrance examinations.
4. Wide Range of Subjects:
The scholarship is available for various academic fields, including social sciences, humanities, and more.
5. Language of Instruction:
Many programs are offered in English, making it accessible to a broader range of international students.
6. Accommodation:
While accommodation is not included, Sciences Po provides affordable housing options.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to All Nationalities: The scholarship is open to students from all countries outside the European Union.
Academic Requirements: Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree for master's programs.
First-Time Applicants: Only first-time applicants are eligible for the scholarship.
⚠️ Exclusions: Swiss and Norwegian applicants, candidates with dual EU citizenship, and candidates from Quebec for master's degrees are not eligible. See a list of full exclusion criteria here.
Application Process
This scholarship is not automatically awarded, to apply candidates must follow the instructions below.
1). Undergraduate College, first time applicants
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.
Applicants from French secondary schools must contact the Admission Office by completing this form, once their application has been validated on Parcoursup.
2). Master's level, first time applicants
Master's level candidates must indicate that they are applying to the Émile Boutmy scholarship in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application.
ℹ️ You will find information on our application procedures using the following links:
🗓️ Application Deadlines
Undergraduate Programs: Feb. 22, 2025
Master's Programs: December 3, 2024
🌐 For further information about the Émile Boutmy Scholarship at SciencesPo, visit the official website by clicking button below.
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