University SchemeVerified for 2026

Emile Boutmy Scholarships Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Completed Sciences Po online application form (indicating interest in the Emile Boutmy scholarship in the 'Financial information' section)
  • Academic transcripts from secondary school (for undergraduate applicants)
  • Academic transcripts and Bachelor's degree or equivalent (for Master's applicants)
  • Diploma or proof of expected graduation
  • English and/or French language proficiency test results (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, TCF, Duolingo, Cambridge English Advanced)
  • Personal essays or written exercises (as specified by the program)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two academic letters of recommendation
  • CV or resume (especially for Master's applicants)
  • Financial documentation (proof of income, income tax returns for both parents, payslips, divorce certificates, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support, retirement pensions, death certificates, etc.)
  • Copy of valid passport or citizenship proof

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for Emile Boutmy Scholarships

Q.Can I apply for the Emile Boutmy scholarship if I am already a student at Sciences Po?

No, the Émile Boutmy scholarship is exclusively for first-time applicants to Sciences Po. Students already enrolled in a degree program at Sciences Po are not eligible to apply.

Q.Is there a separate application form or portal for the Emile Boutmy scholarship?

No, there is no separate application for the Emile Boutmy scholarship. You must indicate your interest in the scholarship within the 'Financial information' section of your main Sciences Po online admission application.

Q.What happens if I am granted the scholarship but decide to defer my admission to Sciences Po?

If you are awarded the Émile Boutmy scholarship and then choose to defer your admission, your scholarship will be forfeited. The scholarship is tied to the admission year.

Q.Can the Emile Boutmy scholarship be combined with other scholarships?

Generally, the Émile Boutmy scholarship cannot be combined with other major scholarships (e.g., AEFE, BGF). However, in some rare cases and if approved by the jury, it may be combined with certain external scholarships like the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, which could provide additional living stipends, travel, and health insurance.