Jane Pumphrey Nes, American from Baltimore, MD (United States), was at the same time journalist, historian, avid classical music lover and real estate developer. Her long life in France, shared with the United States from the mid-sixties until her death in 2017, aroused in her a passion to learn and to enrich her knowledge of European life, both in the arts and culture but also in history and in foreign languages.

The Longview Scholarship embodies the values of Jane Pumphrey Nes and gives students of American nationality the opportunity to continue their studies for two years at Sciences Po, in the heart of the capital.

Eligibility

The Longview scholarship is intended for students who show a deep interest in France and the French language. It is awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need criteria, and is subject to the following prerequisites:

• The recipient must be an American citizen and currently living in the United States.
• The recipient must apply and be admitted to a two-year master program entirely taught at Sciences Po, with the exception of the joint master in journalism and international affairs (not eligible) or any master from the School of Journalism. Dual degrees with partner institutions and executive training courses do not qualify for the scholarship.
• The recipient must do an internship or a professional mission in France or in Europe (except in the UK) for at least two months during his/her master degree at Sciences Po.

Amount

$27,500/ year, during the 2 years of Masters at Sciences Po. The scholarship aims to cover all tuition fees as well as part of the applicant's living expenses.

The student cannot claim to benefit from financial support during a possible gap year.

Application and Selection Process

Once the student has applied to a master and completed the Emile Boutmy application in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application, they should submit the following application materials to the Sciences Po American Foundation (scholarship@usscpo.org):

Application process

• Complete the online candidate information form;
• Candidate personal statement explaining their motivation for applying to the Longview Scholarship in honor of Jane Pumphrey Nes. The statement should highlight how the scholarship will advance their academic and personal journey, and describe an experience that demonstrates their leadership or initiative in making a positive impact (400 words, in French or English; please indicate the word count at the end of the statement);
• CV detailing educational background and extracurricular activities (French or English);
• Two letters of recommendation (one academic, one non-academic) including the recommender's name, title, affiliation and contact information as a potential reference (in English or in French):
  • If your reference is unable to send you the letter, please have them send it to scholarship@usscpo.org using the following:
    • Email subject: Longview Scholarship/ Last Name of the student-- Reference letter
    • Document should be named: STUDENTLASTNAME_STUDENTFIRSTNAME_REFERENCELETTER_LONGVIEWSCHOLARSHIP

Interview & Selection

Finalists will be invited to a Zoom interview with the Longview Scholarship Selection Committee. The conversation will explore the student’s aspirations and application materials, while also allowing the committee to learn more about each candidate’s passion for France and the French language, as well as their curiosity for cross-cultural exchange, open-mindedness, and transatlantic engagement.

Shortly after the interview, the committee will select the recipient of the Longview Scholarship in honor of Jane Pumphrey Nes.

Timeline

• Application deadline: November 15, 2025 [Candidates must also submit their application to a Sciences Po Master's program by November 15, 2025 AND have applied for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship at Sciences Po in the Financial Information section of their Sciences Po application ]
• Preselection decision for candidates: week of February 16, 2026
• Finalist interviews: week of February 23, 2026

Contact information

For any questions, please contact the Sciences Po American Foundation scholarship@usscpo.org or the Centre for the Americas.