Fellowships
The Michel David-Weill Scholarship supports U.S. students in pursuing a Master's program at Sciences Po in Paris. Brown University is able to nominate one student each year for this opportunity.
- What’s provided: Tuition and living expenses for any two-year Master's program at Sciences Po, excepting journalism
- Location: Sciences Po, Paris, France
- Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: All
- Program Type: Graduate Study Funding
- Duration: Two years
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and a currently-enrolled senior
- Must be 19-25 years of age
- Must meet the eligibility requirements of an eligible Sciences Po Master's program
- A 3.7 minimum GPA is required
Timeline
| Campus Deadline | 11:59pm EST - October 1, 2025 |
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| National Deadline | 5:00pm EST - November 15, 2025 |
How to Apply:
1. Students must be nominated by Brown to apply for the Michel David-Weill Scholarship. To apply for nomination, complete the Michel David-Weill Scholarship UFunds application, including:
- A completed candidate information form (available on the Michel David-Weill Scholarship website)
- A candidate personal statement (1000 words)
- C.V.
- Three letters of recommendation – two of which must be from academic referees
- A recent graded research paper, 8-10 pages in length, with professor comments
2. Submit your application through our UFunds online application system by the campus deadline of 11:59pm EST on October 1, 2025.
Brown’s Michel David-Weill Review Committee will review and nominate one applicant. If you are nominated, you will:
- Meet with a fellowship advisor to discuss application logistics
- Apply for a Master's program at Science Po via the online application by the national deadline: 5:00pm EST on November 15, 2025. (Note: If your program requires a TCF or DALF French language test score, you must submit it with your application.)