Émile Boutmy Scholarship at Sciences Po Paris
The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is Sciences Po's flagship scholarship for outstanding non-EU undergraduates and Master's candidates — including Africans. Awards, eligibility, deadlines.
At a glance
- Sponsor
- Sciences Po Paris
- Level
- Undergraduate (Collège Universitaire) and Master's
- Funding
- Up to €13,000/year (undergrad) or €19,000/year (Master's) — fee waiver + living allowance
- Deadline
- Aligned with the Sciences Po admissions deadline — typically early January
Who is eligible
- Non-EU citizen (including African applicants) applying as a first-time Sciences Po undergraduate or Master's student.
- Family income below the Sciences Po threshold — need-based.
- Admitted via the Sciences Po dual application — not awarded to current students.
- Strong academic profile; no separate scholarship test required.
What the award covers
- Undergraduate: up to €13,000/year — partial-to-full tuition (€10,540 standard) plus stipend
- Master's: up to €19,000/year — partial-to-full tuition (€18,150 standard) plus stipend
- Renewable for the full duration of the degree subject to academic progress
- Boutmy does NOT cover visa, travel, or insurance — budget separately
How to apply
- Apply to a Sciences Po program by the early January deadline via the Sciences Po online portal.
- Tick the Boutmy box during your application — there is no separate form.
- Provide household income documentation and parental tax returns.
- Boutmy decisions are announced together with admission decisions in spring.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Émile Boutmy a full scholarship?
It can be — the full Boutmy tier (€13,000 undergrad / €19,000 Master's) covers tuition and contributes to living costs. Partial Boutmy awards just waive part of tuition. The level you receive depends on your family income.
Which African countries are eligible?
All non-EU African countries. Applicants are evaluated on academic strength and demonstrated financial need.
Can I get Boutmy plus another French scholarship?
You can combine Boutmy with the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship for Master's (different administration), but normally not with French government aid. Always declare other awards.
What language do I study in?
Sciences Po offers many English-taught Master's. Undergraduate tracks are bilingual or French-taught depending on the campus (Reims English-track is most popular with African applicants).