Emile Boutmy Scholarship 2027 at Sciences Po for Non EU Students

The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is Sciences Po's main merit scholarship for international students from outside the European Union. Sciences Po, in Paris, is one of the world's leading universities for political science, international relations, economics, law and public policy. Around 300 students receive the scholarship every year.

Important: This is a tuition scholarship. It reduces or removes your tuition fees but does not include a living allowance, housing or flights. Plan how you will cover living costs in France.

What the scholarship covers

Master's (two-year programmes)

• €18,500 off tuition each year for two years (up to €37,000 in total)

Bachelor's (undergraduate)

• A full tuition exemption, or a €9,500 tuition exemption, decided at admission

Who can apply

• Nationals of countries outside the EU, including Nigerians and other Africans. EU dual citizens are not eligible.
• Your household (usually your parents) must not pay taxes in the EU
• You must be applying to Sciences Po for the first time
• You must be admitted to an eligible bachelor's or two-year master's programme
• Selection is based on academic excellence and your profile; social criteria are also considered

Not eligible: one-year master's, PhD, journalism master's and most dual degrees.

Key dates (2027 entry)

• Master's, first scholarship round: 19 October
• Master's, second scholarship round: 30 November 2026
• Bachelor's (applicants from foreign secondary schools): 13 January 2027

All times are Paris time. Confirm the exact dates on Sciences Po's official page.

How to apply

1. Choose an eligible bachelor's or two-year master's programme at Sciences Po.
2. Start your online application on the Sciences Po admissions site.
3. In the Financial information section, request the Émile Boutmy Scholarship. You must do this before you submit. You cannot add it afterwards, and email requests are not accepted.
4. Submit your complete application, including any language test, before the scholarship deadline, which is earlier than the general admission deadline.
5. Sciences Po may ask for proof of family income.

Keep in mind

• You lose the scholarship if you defer your admission or fail to pass your academic year.
• Apply in the earlier round if you can, as places are limited.

Official page: https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/bursaries-financial-aid/emile-boutmy-scholarship/