Emile Boutmy Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Opportunity

Are you eager to advance your education in France? The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is now accepting applications. This detailed overview will cover the essentials of the program, its rewards, and a clear guide to submitting your application.

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Overview of the Emile Boutmy Scholarship

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship for 2026-2027 offers complete funding for international students at Sciences Po in France. Open to applicants worldwide, it supports bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral pursuits. Recipients can receive up to €19,000 annually, depending on the level of study.

Sciences Po’s undergraduate offerings provide a three-year foundation in social sciences, culminating in a bachelor’s degree for those holding a baccalauréat or equivalent. The graduate programs span two years and lead to a master’s with various professional focuses.

Key Details Of Scholarships

Use this table for a quick summary of the scholarship:

Aspect Details
Study Level Undergraduate, Master’s
Host Institution Sciences Po
Location France
Fields of Study Any program available at the university
Duration Undergraduate: 3 years; Master’s: 1.5-2 years
Application Deadlines Master’s: December 1, 2025; Undergraduate: March 4, 2026

Note: Undergraduate admissions for the 2025 intake will begin in November.

For other international opportunities, consider exploring fully funded programs like the MEXT Scholarship in Japan or the DAAD Scholarship in Germany.

Scholarship Benefits

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship provides substantial financial support to new students at Sciences Po. Awards vary by program level and are determined by admission committees.

For Undergraduate Students

This aid is for first-year entrants and may include:

  • €7,300 yearly tuition coverage for three years, plus €5,000 annually for living expenses.
  • €7,300 yearly tuition grant for three years.
  • €5,000 yearly tuition grant for three years.
  • €3,000 yearly tuition grant for three years.

In rare cases, a full €19,000 package may cover the entire undergraduate period. Scholarships are finalized during admissions reviews.

Important: Failure to pass your academic year results in scholarship forfeiture. Deferring admission also cancels the award. During the mandatory third-year abroad, tuition and living grants (if awarded) continue.

For Master’s Students

Aimed at incoming first-year candidates, options include:

  • €10,000 per year for tuition over two years.
  • €5,000 per year for tuition over two years.

As with undergraduates, not meeting academic requirements or deferring entry leads to loss of funding.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship, applicants must meet these core criteria:

  • Language Proficiency: English.
  • Nationality: Open to citizens from any country globally.

However, certain groups are ineligible:

  • Applicants from Switzerland or Norway, as they qualify for CROUS funding.
  • Those with dual citizenship involving an EU country.
  • Quebec residents applying for master’s (due to equivalent fee structures for Europeans); bachelor’s applicants from Quebec remain eligible.
  • Most master’s dual-degree seekers, except for specific programs:
    • Sciences Po/Columbia University Journalism dual degree.
    • Sciences Po/Fudan University dual degree in Europe-Asia Global Affairs (Chinese nationals only).
    • Sciences Po/Peking University dual degree (Chinese nationals only).
  • PhD thesis candidates.
  • One-year master’s program participants.
  • Bachelor’s dual-degree applicants (except under special agreements).
  • Exchange program students.
  • Those using the French graduate admissions pathway.
  • Applicants cannot combine this with the CSC joint scholarship or the basic Emile Boutmy award.

The scholarship cannot overlap with others like Eiffel, AEFE, or BGF, except by jury approval. Selections prioritize academic excellence, desired applicant profiles, and social factors. It’s not automatic express interest in your Sciences Po application form.

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Step-by-Step Application Guide

Securing the Emile Boutmy Scholarship involves these key steps:

  1. In the “Financial Information” part of your Sciences Po online application, specify your interest in the Emile Boutmy Scholarship.
  2. Prepare to submit evidence of income and family circumstances if requested, such as tax returns, salary statements, or certificates for divorce, unemployment, pensions, alimony, child support, or death.
  3. Include any required language proficiency results before the scholarship deadline.
  4. The admissions team handles scholarship decisions. Your request is only reviewed upon acceptance into an eligible program.

Required Documents

If prompted, provide:

  • Parental income tax declarations.
  • Recent payslips.
  • Proof of family changes (e.g., divorce decree, unemployment aid).
  • Records for support payments, pensions, or similar.
  • Language exam scores, if needed.

Deadlines

  • Master’s Applications: Due by December 1, 2025.
  • Undergraduate Applications: Due by March 4, 2026.

Learn More and Apply

For additional details and to start your application, head to the official Sciences Po website: Emile Boutmy Scholarship Official Page.