The Émile Boutmy Scholarship
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.
Eligibility requirements
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 programme.
Students who are not eligible are:
- Swiss and Norwegian applicants, since they may be entitled to CROUS scholarships
- Candidates who have dual citizenship, including an EU citizenship
- Candidates 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 eligible
- Master’s level dual-degree candidates. Only applicants for the following dual degrees are eligible:
- the dual degree in Journalism Sciences Po/Columbia University
- the 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)
- Ph.D. programme students (thesis)
- Candidates for the 1 year Master's programmes
- Bachelor dual degree candidates (unless as part of a specific agreement)
- Exchange students
- Candidates applying via the French graduate admission procedure
- Candidates can not cumulate their applications for the joint scholarship with CSC and the Émile Boutmy Simple Scholarship.
The Émile Boutmy scholarship may not be combined with other scholarship (Eiffel scholarship, AEFE scholarship, BGF...), unless otherwise decided by the jury.
This scholarship is awarded based on merit and according to the type of profile sought for this programme. Social criteria are also taken into account.
This scholarship is not automatically awarded: candidates must indicate their wish to apply directly in their online bachelor or master’s application form.
Bachelor’s degree programme: Amount and length of the scholarship
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of studies.
The Émile Boutmy programme can take several different forms:
- A tuition grant of €13,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
- A tuition grant of €8,800 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
- A tuition grant of €6,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
- A tuition grant of €3,600 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.
If you have been granted for a scholarship and decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.
During the year abroad (third year of the undergraduate programme): scholarship recipients will retain their tuition fee grant and additional cost of living grant (if applicable).
Masters level: Amount and length of the scholarship
The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of study.
The Émile Boutmy programme can take two different forms:
- A grant of €12,200 per year to cover tuition fees for the two years of the Masters
- A tuition grant of €6,100 per year for the two years of the Masters.
If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.
If you have been granted for a scholarship and you decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.
Candidates with a conditional offer of admission and candidates currently in deferral
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 form
- they had aplied and obtained this scholarship last year but lost it due to the deferral
Candidates who received a conditional offer of admission are also eligible.
In order to apply to the Émile Boutmy scholarship, please send an email to the Admissions Department by filling out this contact form before the deadline using the subject “Candidates with a conditional offer of admission and candidates currently in deferral” and including the following information:
- indicate the country in which you are resident for tax purposes 1
- indicate the country in which you are resident for tax purposes 2 (optional)
- Total annual income (in euros) from two years before
- Number of dependent children in the household (including yourself)?
- Are any of your siblings currently pursuing higher education?
Please also attach to your email the following documents:
- your CV,
- the language test(s) for applicant with a conditional offer of admission.
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...).
Please note: If you have already been refused the Émile Boutmy scholarship it is not possible for you to apply again.
Please note that 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:
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.
Deadlines
- Deadline for undergraduate programme (applicants from foreign secondary schools): February 28, 2021. You must apply for the Émile Boutmy scholarship directly in your Sciences Po online application. Please note that no application for the scholarship sent by email will be accepted.
- Deadline for undergraduate programme (applicants from French secondary schools): June 10, 2021. If you are accepted to the Undergraduate College, please contact the Admission Office in order to submit your application to the Emile Boutmy Scholarship.
- Deadline for master programme: December 6, 2020
Students must indicate that they are applying for 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 must also attach, if applicable, their language test before the application deadline of the 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 programmes.
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
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 to at Sciences Po. Private sponsors can be in direct contact with scholarship holders during official organised events.
They support the Émile Boutmy excellence scholarship : BNP PARIBAS, CHALHOUB GROUP, RATP FOUNDATION, L’ORÉAL, TOTAL.
Frequently asked questions
I do not want to apply to Sciences Po but only for the Émile Boutmy scholarship, is it possible?
No, you must apply for one of our Bachelor or Master programmes and be admitted for us to consider your Émile Boutmy scholarship application.
How can I apply for the Émile Boutmy scholarship?
Applicants must indicate that they are applying for the Émile Boutmy scholarship in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application.
If you are currently in deferral you can apply by email (at: admissions@sciencespo.fr) if you are in one of the following situations:
- you did not apply to this scholarship in your application form
- you had applied and obtained this scholarship last year but lost it due to your deferral
I am a registered student at Sciences Po (at undergraduate or graduate level) may I apply for the Émile Boutmy scholarship?
No, to be eligible for the scholarship, students must be first time applicants.
I am currently living in a E.U. country however my parents do not, is it possible for me to apply?
Sciences Po takes into account the tax residence (E.U. / Outside E.U.) of the parents and not of the student.
Students whose parents have a tax residence in the E.U. cannot apply for the Émile Boutmy scholarship.
I am currently in deferral. Is it possible for me to apply?
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 form
- they had applied and obtained this scholarship last year but lost it due to a deferral
It is not possible for you to apply again if your scholarship request was previously refused.
What is the deadline to provide the language test?
You have until the scholarship application deadline to provide the applicable language test(s) results.
I am applying for the Émile Boutmy scholarship, can I be exempted from settling the application fees?
It is mandatory to pay the application fees. However some applications can be exempted depending on their situations, for further details we invite you to check the Admissions website.
What documents do I need to provide as part of my application for the Émile Boutmy scholarship?
- For an application at undergraduate level you must provide a proof of income and documents explaining your 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...).
- For an application at graduate level no additional documents must be attached, however note that we might ask applicants to provide a proof of income if necessary.
I was just admitted to Sciences Po, however the status of my scholarship application remains under review, why?
Only admitted students will have their applications reviewed for the Boutmy Scholarship. Therefore you will first get your admission decision and then get or not a Boutmy scholarship. The results are generally published at the end of June for undergraduate applicants and by the end of April for Master's level applications.
I was just admitted to Sciences Po, however I am still waiting for my scholarship application results, should I accept the admission offer?
If you wish to attend classes at Sciences Po, please accept the admission offer. Should you not be granted the Émile Boutmy scholarship you will be able to request a deferral by contacting the Administrative registration office. However, you will not be able to apply again for the Boutmy scholarship
I was granted the Émile Boutmy scholarship, however I do not know where to attach my scholarship certificate?
During your administrative registration, you must declare yourself a Sciences Po scholarship holder and upload your certificate in step 5 of registration.
I am an Émile Boutmy laureate and I don't know how to accept the scholarship?
You must simply accept the admission offer and attach your dated and signed certificate in your student portal during your administrative registration.
