ELIGIBILITY:

Be a resident or citizen of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa. You must be legally resident in the region or be able to prove that you are temporarily studying or working elsewhere.

Show a willingness to commit to bringing about change in Africa and making a genuine impact on the region in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.

Have a demonstrable need for higher education funding (please note that proof of your financial circumstances will be required as part of your application).

Provide a recommendation from your university.

Have obtained a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) by the following academic year. 

Be applying for a two-year Master’s programme at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools. Applicants to one-year Master’s programmes, dual degree programmes or joint Master’s programmes are not eligible for the scholarship.

Have attained a minimum of C1 level in French or English, depending on the programme you are applying for (see the language requirements for each programme). Please note that programmes are either taught entirely in French, entirely in English, or in both languages.

Not have obtained or be working towards a prior Master’s degree.

Be under 35 at the start of the graduate academic year.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in France throughout the period of study at Sciences Po.