Sciences Po created the Emile-Boutmy scholarship, named after the founder of Sciences Po (1871), in order to welcome the very best international students from outside the European Union. Moreover, The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.

Emile Potemi Scholarship Benefits

For Undergraduates,

1. A tuition grant of €7,300 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme, in addition to a grant to cover part of the cost of living of €5000 per year.
2. Also, A tuition grant of €7,300 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
3. A tuition grant of €5,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
4. Also, A tuition grant of €3,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.

For Master’s 

1. A grant of €10,000 per year to cover tuition fees for the two years of the Masters
2. Also, A tuition grant of €5,000 per year for the two years of the Masters.

Eligibility 

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, as well as 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
• Also, 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). Also, 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
  • Also, 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
• Also, Bachelor dual degree candidates
• Exchange students