Applications are open for International Scholarships for Middle Eastern Students.

Created with the support from the Fondation de France , the Seydoux scholarship commemorates the memory of René Seydoux and his commitment to dialogue in the Mediterranean region. The scholarship is open to citizens and/or residents in ten countries located in the expanded Middle Eastern region allowing who wish to study at Sciences Po at the undergraduate or graduate level.

ELIGIBILITY

The Seydoux International scholarships for Middle Eastern Students is intended for students who are able to demonstrate a real interest in relations between Mediterranean countries. Eligibility for the scholarship are in terms of academic excellence, social criteria as well as the criteria as listed below:

• Candidates must be a resident and citizen of one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
• Likewise, Candidates must enroll at Sciences Po’s undergraduate studies programme or to one of Sciences Po’s Master’s programmes

Only students who are first-time applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

Undergraduate studies level:

Successful students will receive a scholarship amounting to 20,000€ per year for the duration of their undergraduate studies programme. Further, s/he will continue to receive the Scholarship for the Master’s programme if s/he continues to study at Sciences Po. Moreover, the scholarship covers full tuition and cost of living expenses.

Masters level:

Successful students will receive a scholarship amounting to 10,000€ per year for the duration of the Master’s programme. However, the scholarship only covers partial tuition.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates must, first of all, apply to study at Sciences Po and indicate their selected programme of study. Applications must be made on Sciences Po’s Admissions website including all supporting documents requested for the Emile Boutmy scholarship application. The deadline is the same as the deadline for Emile Boutmy scholarship applications.

During the two weeks following the student’s application, all candidates must also apply for the Seydoux scholarship by sending an application to Léa Albrieux.

This application must include the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining motivations for interest or previous experience in actions which aim to promote and bring closer together Mediterranean people in social, cultural or scientific spheres
• Any other evidence attesting to the candidate’s motivation (recommendation letter, evidence of voluntary work, personal work, etc.)