Sciences Po Scholarships for Non-European Students 2027

Overview

Sciences Po offers multiple scholarship streams reserved for non-European admitted students, including the Émile Boutmy Scholarship for outstanding international candidates from outside the EU. Awards range from partial tuition reductions to full tuition coverage plus a living stipend. Open to African students at both undergraduate and Masters level. Cycle deadlines align with Sciences Po’s admissions cycles; verify the current dates on the source page.

Benefits

Programmes under this umbrella:

• Émile Boutmy Scholarship: tuition reduction or full tuition, plus a living stipend up to EUR 12,000 per year for the most needy and meritorious candidates.
• Targeted regional scholarships: smaller awards for students from specific partner regions and countries.
• Sciences Po Scholarship for Refugees: tuition fee waiver and living stipend for students with refugee or subsidiary protection status.

Eligibility

• Non-European Union national.
• Admitted (or applying for admission) to a Sciences Po undergraduate or Masters programme.
• Documented financial need: family income, household circumstances, and the applicant’s resources.
• Strong academic record. The Émile Boutmy in particular targets the top of the admitted cohort.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to Sciences Po first, through the standard admissions process at sciencespo.fr.
2. Indicate on the admissions form that you are applying for financial aid.
3. Submit financial documentation: family income statements, household details, and a written justification of need.
4. Scholarship decisions are made jointly with admission decisions, typically between April and July for autumn entry.
5. Verify the current cycle’s exact deadline on the source page before applying.