Luksic Scholarship at Sciences Po

About the Program

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Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are open and close on Sunday, 4 January 2026. To be considered for the Luksic Scholarship, candidates must first apply to the Master’s program and then to the Luksic Scholarship via the Luksic Scholarship Application Form, exclusively managed by Sciences Po. 

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The Luksic Scholarship for Public Service at Sciences Po has been established to support the creation of trained leaders and experts with a public vocation, based on specific competencies and experiences that allow individuals to generate change in their professional environment.

Sciences Po’s overarching mission is to educate future leaders in the public and private sectors. Curious and open-minded, Sciences Po graduates, regardless of their focus and trajectory, all share the ability to “learn how to learn,” which is one of the priorities of the University’s education.

A total of 3 Scholarships are available for Chilean candidates who are accepted into any of the following two-year Master’s programs at Sciences Po:

• School of Public Affairs: Master of Public Policy, Master of European Affairs.
• Paris School of International Affairs: Master in International Governance and Diplomacy, Master in International Economic Policy, Master in International Development, Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action, Master in Environmental Policy, Master in International Energy Transitions, and Master in International Security.

Program Duration: 2 years.

Program Location: Paris, France.

Program Language: Classes are taught in English or French. Candidates must have proficiency in the language of the Master’s program, demonstrated by one of the following certifications:

ENGLISH:

• TOEFL IBT: 100
• IELTS Academic: 7
• Cambridge C1 Advanced
• Linguaskill General: 180
• TOEFL Home edition: 100

FRENCH:

• TCF 500
• DALF C1
• C1 French certificate delivered by Sciences Po Summer School (CIEP label)

Scholarship Coverage: The Luksic Scholarship is a comprehensive funding package that provides full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend, based on a cost-of-living analysis, to cover living expenses for the entire program duration (2 years). It also includes a one-off payment once Scholars register for their classes at Sciences Po to retroactively cover the costs involved in arriving and installing themselves in Paris (i.e., flight costs, accommodation deposits, etc.).

Application Procedure:  To be considered for the Luksic Scholarship, candidates must apply to the eligible Master’s program and then to the Luksic Scholarship via the Luksic Scholarship Application Form, exclusively managed by Sciences Po. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year close on Sunday, 4 January 2026. 

Sciences Po exclusively manages the application, selection, and allocation of funding processes without any input or participation from the Luksic Scholars Foundation.

Applicant Characteristics and Eligibility: Please refer to the Sciences Po Application page, as Sciences Po manages the admissions and selection processes of these programs and the Scholarship.

The Luksic Scholarship at Sciences Po was originally established in 2021 through a collaboration between Sciences Po and Quiñenco S.A., the Luksic Group’s industrial and financial holding company. In April 2022, the Luksic Foundation became the coordinating entity of the Scholarships.