Emile Boutmy Scholarship for Bachelor’s & Master’s Programs 2025. For international students outside of the European Union, the Emile Boutmy Scholarship Programme 2025 in France is a fantastic chance to pursue their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees at the esteemed Sciences Po University. High achievers with solid academic credentials are the target audience for this scholarship, which provides financial support to enable them to succeed in their pursuit of higher education at one of France’s best universities. Talented students can concentrate on their academic goals without being distracted by financial worries thanks to the Emile Boutmy Scholarship, a partially funded award that considers both merit and financial need.

Summary of the Scholarship:

• Host Country: France
• University: The Institute of Political Studies, Paris (Sciences Po)
• Scholarship Type: Partially Funded
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s
• Application Deadlines:
  • Bachelor’s: To be Confirmed
  • Master’s: 1 December 2024

Scholarship Benefits:

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship offers tuition fee grants for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes. The amount awarded varies based on the degree level and financial need of the student.

For Bachelor’s Degree:

Tuition fee subsidies are offered in the following amounts:

• €11,420 per year for three years
• €9,000 per year for three years
• €6,500 per year for three years
• €3,900 per year for three years

For Master’s Degree:

• €13,100 per year for the two-year Master’s programme

Important Notes:

• Scholarships are automatically renewed if students continue with graduate studies at Sciences Po.
• The scholarship is forfeited if the student defers admission.
• Scholarship holders will retain their award during their third year abroad in the undergraduate programme.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must hold a foreign secondary school diploma (non-French).
• Must be a citizen of a country outside the European Union.
• The candidate’s household should not be a European Union tax filer.
• Must be fluent in French or English, depending on the programme they are applying for.
• Cannot combine the Emile Boutmy Scholarship with other scholarships (e.g., Eiffel Scholarship).

Ineligible Applicants:

The following groups are not eligible for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship:

• Swiss and Norwegian applicants (they may be eligible for CROUS scholarships).
• Applicants with dual EU citizenship.
• Candidates from Quebec for Master’s programmes (they are eligible for sliding scale fees like EU students).
• Candidates for the Joint Master of Journalism and International Affairs degree.
• Candidates for dual-degree Master’s programmes (except for specific eligible programmes like Sciences Po/Columbia University Journalism Dual Degree).
• Students enrolled in a PhD programme or one-year Master’s programmes.
• Students applying through the French graduate admissions process.

Required Documents:

When applying for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship, be sure to submit the following:

• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Official transcripts and certificates from your previous studies
• A copy of your passport
• Academic reference (letter of recommendation)
• English language test scores (if applicable)
• Proof of income and documents explaining your family’s financial situation (required for both undergraduate and graduate programmes)

Key Points to Consider:

• Reapplying for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship is not possible if you were previously denied.
• Only complete applications will be considered.
• Applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected.
• Applicants cannot apply for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship after being admitted to Sciences Po or during their studies.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship, follow the appropriate procedure based on your academic level:

For undergraduate applicants:

1. For international applicants from foreign secondary schools: Indicate your desire to apply for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship in the “Financial information” section of your Sciences Po application.
   • You may need to submit proof of income and other family documents.
2. For applicants from French secondary schools: After validating your application on Parcoursup, contact the Admission Office using the provided form and submit necessary financial documents.

For Master’s Applicants:

1. Indicate your interest in the Emile Boutmy Scholarship in the “Financial information” section of your Sciences Po application for a Master’s programme.
   • Submit proof of income, family documents, and any applicable language test scores.

Selection Criteria:

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded based on:

• Academic merit: Candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance.
• Social factors: Financial need and family circumstances are also considered.
• Interest in the programme: Candidates must express their commitment to the chosen programme in their application.

Application Deadlines:

• Master’s Programme Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Bachelor’s Programme Deadline: To be confirmed

Important Notes:

• Applications must be submitted by the specified deadlines to be considered.
• Students cannot apply for the Emile Boutmy Scholarship once admitted to Sciences Po or during their studies. All scholarship applications must be submitted with the initial application.

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