THE GENEVIÈVE MCMILLAN-REBA STEWART FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
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 collaborated with the Sciences Po American Foundation to provide merit-based scholarships. These scholarships aim to facilitate access to France’s higher education system for deserving African students from sub-Saharan countries, particularly through Sciences Po’s undergraduate Europe-Africa program.
Eligibility:
The Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation scholarship is granted based on academic excellence and social criteria. Additional eligibility requirements include:
- Citizenship of a sub-Saharan African country
- Completion of high school education in a sub-Saharan African country
- Acceptance into Sciences Po’s undergraduate Europe-Africa program
Scholarship Amount:
Successful students will be awarded a scholarship covering the full tuition fees at Sciences Po annually throughout the duration of their undergraduate studies program. Considering social criteria, an additional grant may also be provided to cover living expenses.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
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 requested for the Emile Boutmy scholarship application. The deadline for the Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation Scholarship is the same as the deadline for Emile Boutmy scholarship applications.
During the two weeks following the student’s application, all candidates must also apply for the Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart FoundationScholarshipby sending an application to scholarship@usscpo.org.
This application must include a cover letter outlining motivations to study at Sciences Po’s undergraduate program and to benefit from the Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation Scholarship.
For all questions, you may contact the Office of Admissions through the online contact form.
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