Exact dates are to be verified by the students on the official scholarship page within the period of their admission.

Science Po Scholarships for Non-European Students

Here is the list of scholarships provided for Non-European Students with the benefits and application deadlines.

Scholarship Name	Benefits	Deadline
Émile-Boutmy Scholarship (Undergraduate)	• Full tuition exemption or • Partial tuition reduction up to €9,500 per year	January (aligned with undergraduate admission deadline)
Émile-Boutmy Scholarship (Master’s)	• Tuition fee reduction up to €18,500 per year (for 2 years)	November (with Master’s application – 1st or 2nd round)
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship	• Monthly stipend (government-funded) • International travel support • Health insurance & cultural activities Does not cover tuition fees	October (application via Sciences Po, internal pre-selection)
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program	• Full tuition fees • Monthly living allowance • Housing support • Travel costs • Academic & leadership training	Early January
Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation Scholarship	• Partial or full financial support (varies by case)	With undergraduate application
Chalhoub Scholarship	• Partial tuition fee support	With program application (dates vary)
Country-Specific / Government Scholarships (Fulbright, CSC, COLFUTURO, Embassies, etc.)	• Varies by country (stipend, tuition, travel)	Varies by country & sponsor

Scholarships and Financial Aid are Available for French Students at Sciences Po Paris

Here is the list of scholarships provided for French Students with the benefits and application deadlines.

Scholarship / Aid	Benefits	Deadline / Notes
CROUS Bursaries	• Means-based annual bursary from the French Ministry of Higher Education & Research • Eligible students also receive full tuition fee waiver at Sciences Po • Paid monthly	Apply via DSE (Student Social File) each year (typically early spring). Exact national CROUS deadlines vary
Sciences Po Additional Cost-of-Living Bursary	• Top-up bursary = 75% of CROUS amount (paid monthly)	Automatic if registered and eligible; no separate deadline once CROUS bursary is awarded
Financial Aid for Students without a CROUS Bursary	• €400 annual automatic aid (if tuition after means-based calculation is €0)	Disbursed from September after finalizing registration
Aulagnon-Bettan Prize	• Award for first-year students (specific benefits vary)	See programme info for timeline
Bourses Talents (formerly ALDIV)	• Bursary for students in competitive civil service prep	See programme info for deadline
Franco-American Fulbright Commission Scholarships	• Funding for French students pursuing a PhD in the U.S.	Varies by Fulbright cycle
Henri de Castries Scholarship	• For French/American dual BA with Columbia or Berkeley	Via dual programme application
INSP Bursary	• For students in Institut National du Service Public prep	Programme-specific
One-Year Master’s Programme Scholarships	• 10–50% tuition waiver (for select outstanding students)	Varies by programme; contact respective programme
Other Scholarships (Campus France / Fondation de France / Guidebook listings)	• Various external funding opportunities accessible via guide databases	Depends on each external award

Scholarships and Financial Aid Options for European (EU/EEA) Students

Here is the list of scholarships provided for European Students with the benefits and application deadlines.

Scholarship / Aid	Benefits	Deadline / Notes
CROUS Bursaries	• Needs-based bursary from the French CROUS system• Tuition fees may be reduced or exempted depending on income	Apply each year via the Dossier Social Étudiant (DSE) before 31 May.
Financial Aid (no CROUS bursary)	• €400 annual financial aid if tuition calculates to €0	Paid in September after registration; pro-rated if part-year.
Aulagnon-Bettan Prize	• Award for first-year students	Programme info for details.
Bourses Talents (formerly ALDIV)	• Bursary for students preparing French civil service competitive exams	See programme info; EU/EEA and Swiss nationals eligible.
Campus France Grants (Search Engine)	• Database to find external grants (varies by award)	Apply per each external scholarship’s timeline.
DAAD Merit Scholarship	• For German students pursuing a Master at Sciences Po	External application; see DAAD deadlines.
ECB Scholarship for Women	• Support for women from low-income backgrounds in economics/statistics/engineering fields	Apply via ECB; deadlines vary.
Fondation de France (Guidebook)	• List of various external scholarships	Apply to individual awards.
French Government Scholarships (AEFE)	• Support for students from French high schools outside France	See AEFE deadlines.
Funding from Sciences Po’s School of Research	• Scholarships for PhD students	Programme-specific deadlines.
France Excellence Descartes	• For Dutch students pursuing a Master in select fields	External programme deadlines.
INSP Bursary	• For students in Institut National du Service Public prep courses	See INSP timeframe.
One-Year Master’s Programme Scholarships	• Partial tuition waivers (10–50%) for outstanding students	Contact programme directly; varying deadlines.

Mobility Grants / Programmes

These are the most important features of the Sciences Po Mobility Grants.

Purpose: It is provided to support Financial aid of mandatory, credited study or internship abroad. It is the additional assistance, not complete funding.
Eligibility: Such grants are provided on the family income basis. Mandatory mobility only.
- Dual-degree programs have been restricted by Science Po.
Types of support:
- Mobility grants in Europe (incompatible with Sciences Po mobility aid).
- Sciences Po International Mobility Financial Support Study/internship outside Europe.
CROUS bursary admits: Students on CROUS bursary carry on with their CROUS bursary and other Sciences Po supplements in the host country.
Application timing (2025–26):
- Feb May- 1st semester/ full year abroad
- Sept–Oct → 2nd semester abroad

Significant: Application after confirmation of destination; applications that are not finished or submitted late are not taken into consideration.

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