The Fully Funded Sciences Po African Scholarships in France is open for sub-Saharan Africans who want to pursue undergraduate degrees. It is funded by Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation. 

The Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation was established in 2005 to realize the vision of its founder, Geneviève McMillan (1922-2008), and to commemorate the life and work of her friend, the artist Reba Stewart (1930-1971). The scholarship celebrates McMillan’s passion for the African continent.

Since 2010, the McMillan-Stewart Foundation has partnered with the Sciences Po American Foundation to offer merit-based scholarships to access France’s higher education system to meritorious African students from sub-Saharan African countries. This will be done specifically through the undergraduate Europe Africa program of Sciences Po.

For the Fully Funded Sciences Po African Scholarships in France, Successful students will receive a scholarship covering the full Sciences Po tuition fees every year for their undergraduate studies program.

As Social criteria are also considered, an additional grant may be awarded to cover living expenses.

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Sciences Po African Scholarships in France are stated below:

1. Candidates must be citizens of a sub-Saharan African country

2. Candidates must have completed their high school education in a sub-Saharan African country and

3. Candidates must be accepted to Sciences Po’s undergraduate Europe-Africa program

How To Apply?

Candidates must first apply to study at Sciences Po undergraduate Europe Africa program. Applications should be completed on Sciences Po’s Admissions website and include all supporting documents.

During the two weeks following the student’s application, all candidates must also apply for the Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Scholarship by sending an application to [email protected] and [email protected].

This application must include a cover letter outlining motivations to study at Sciences Po’s undergraduate program and to benefit from the Scholarship.

For all questions, you may contact the Office of Admissions, either through the online contact form, or through e-mail to [email protected].