- ~€5,300–€19,000 (est.)Master’s award per year
- Merit-basedDecided with admission
- Non-EU studentsEligibility focus
- Bachelor’s & master’sLevels covered
- No separate formAutomatic consideration
- Sciences Po, ParisHost institution
At a glance
partial
Funding
€19k
Max amount
Jan 5, 2027
Deadline
Countries outside the European Union
Country
Sciences Po
Provider
The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is Sciences Po’s flagship award for international students from outside the European Union, named after the founder of the school in 1872. It is a merit award that contributes toward tuition for talented non-EU students newly admitted to an undergraduate or master’s programme. Amounts vary by level and circumstance: master’s awards typically range from about ~€5,300 (est.) up to ~€19,000 (est.) per year, while undergraduate awards can take the form of an annual contribution or a one-off grant. The scholarship is decided automatically as part of the admission assessment — there is no separate competition — and it targets students who could not otherwise fund study in Paris and who are not eligible for French state aid. Because it is partial rather than fully funded, recipients should plan for remaining living costs in France. Exact bands, eligibility and deadlines are reset each admissions cycle, so confirm the current figures on the official page before applying.
What's covered
- Tuition contribution — A partial award toward tuition fees, from ~€5,300 (est.) to ~€19,000 (est.) per year at master’s level.
- Duration — Held for the standard length of the programme, subject to academic progress.
- Undergraduate option — Bachelor awards may be an annual contribution or a one-off grant.
- Automatic assessment — Considered as part of the admission application — no separate scholarship competition.
- Not living costs — The award is a tuition contribution; budget separately for living costs in Paris (~€1,000+/month (est.)).
How to apply
There is no separate scholarship application — you request consideration within your Sciences Po admission application.
- Apply for admission — Submit your Sciences Po bachelor’s or master’s application by the programme deadline.
- Indicate financial need — Complete the financial-aid / Boutmy section within the application form.
- Provide supporting documents — Attach the requested evidence of your and your family’s financial situation.
- Receive a combined decision — The scholarship outcome is communicated with, or shortly after, your admission result.
Eligibility
NationalityCitizen of a country outside the European Union (and not holding EU residency aid eligibility).
AdmissionNewly admitted to a Sciences Po bachelor’s or master’s programme.
Financial situationNot eligible for French government grants and in genuine need of support.
MeritA strong academic record demonstrated in the admission file.
New entrantFor first-time entrants; continuing students are generally not eligible.
Students who already benefit from certain other funding or who hold EU status are typically excluded. Confirm the current rules.
Eligible countries
Countries outside the European Union
Deadlines
Autumn entry~early January 2026 (est.)
Selection
Awards are made on the basis of academic merit shown in the admission file and the applicant’s financial circumstances; there is no separate interview or competition.
Verified sources
- Sciences Po — Émile Boutmy Scholarshipsciencespo.frofficial
About the provider
Sciences Po is a top French university specialising in the social sciences, founded in 1872, and offers the Émile Boutmy Scholarship to attract talented international students from outside the EU.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Is the Émile Boutmy Scholarship fully funded?
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No. It is a partial, merit-based contribution toward tuition, from ~€5,300 (est.) to ~€19,000 (est.) per year at master’s level.
Who is eligible?
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Non-EU international students newly admitted to a Sciences Po bachelor’s or master’s programme who need financial support.
Do I submit a separate application?
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No. You request consideration within your Sciences Po admission application — there is no separate competition.
Does it cover living costs?
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No. It is a tuition contribution; you should budget separately for living costs in Paris.
Which levels are covered?
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Both bachelor’s and master’s programmes, with different award structures at each level.
Can EU students apply?
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No — the award is specifically for students from outside the European Union.
How is the amount decided?
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On academic merit and financial circumstances; amounts fall within published bands that change each year.
When is the deadline?
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It follows the Sciences Po admission deadline, usually around ~early January 2026 (est.).
Is it renewable?
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It is normally held for the standard length of the programme, subject to academic progress.
Where is Sciences Po located?
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Its main campus is in Paris, with several regional campuses in France.
Can continuing students apply?
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Generally no — it is aimed at first-time entrants to Sciences Po.
Where can I confirm current bands and deadlines?
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On the official Sciences Po Émile Boutmy page linked in the sources, updated each cycle.