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Scholarships and financial aid at a glance

At Sciences Po, we firmly believe that financial barriers should not get in the way of education.

Sciences Po has committed to an unprecedented financial aid policy. It provides financial support to nearly four in ten students, including a top-up grant for all recipients of the CROUS scholarship, worth 75% of their original scholarship.

European Students

All French and European students receiving the CROUS scholarship are exempt from paying tuition fees and receive a significant top-up grant from Sciences Po.

The CROUS scholarship and the Sciences Po Europe scholarship

European students who have studied in France for at least one year are eligible to apply for the CROUS scholarship. This need-based scholarship is allocated by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research to students under 28 years of age on the basis of family situation and household income.

Discover all the scholarships dedicated to French students or European students.

Non-European Students

A large number of scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available for non-European students, amongst them:

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship

Named after Sciences Po’s founder, this scholarship is awarded to first-time applicants from outside the European Economic Area, based on merit and specific profile criteria, including need. Every year, around 300 students are awarded the scholarship.

All about the Emile Boutmy Scholarship.

The Eiffel and Mastercard Foundation Scholarhips

The Eiffel Scholarship is awarded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to candidates from emerging countries. Other scholarships and financial aid are available for students from outside the European Economic Area, among them the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the Campus France Scholarship, and more.

All about scholarships for Non-European students.

Mobility grants

Financial difficulties should never keep students from taking advantage of the experience of studying abroad. Sciences Po and its partners offer international mobility grants for those in need.