Université Paris-Saclay
International Master’s Scholarships in France
Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships funded
International Master’s Scholarships Program Idex
The Université Paris-Saclay, through the IDEX scholarships, aims
to promote access to its master’s (nationally-certified degree) programs to
international students, taught in its member establishments, and to make it
easier for highly-qualified foreign students to attend its University
especially those wishing to develop an academic project through research up to
the doctoral level.
Université Paris-Saclay aims to
promote access for international students to its Master’s programmes, provided
by its faculties, component-institutions and associated universities, and to
make it easier for highly-qualified international students to join the
University, especially for those wishing to develop an academic project through
research up to the doctoral level.
Scholarships will be awarded for the
2022-2023 academic year. Established with the IDEX funding of the 3rd Programme
Investissements d’Avenir, and based on academic achievements, these
scholarships are aimed at students admitted to a Master’s programme delivered
by Université Paris-Saclay and provided by one of the following insitutions:
AgroParisTech, CentraleSupelec, Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay (ENS
Paris-Saclay), INSTN-CEA, Institut d’Optique Graduate School (IOGS), Université
d’Evry-Val-d’Essonne (UEVE), Université Paris-Saclay (UPSaclay), Université de
Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ).
These scholarships are awarded for
1 or 2 years to students enrolled in a Master’s programme at
Université Paris-Saclay, depending on their admission level (M1 or M2), and
subject to completion of the required number of credits to go through to the
following year of study.
Host Country
Ø France
Host Institution(s):
Ø Université Paris-Saclay, France and
enrolled at one of the following member institutions:
Ø AgroParisTech, CentraleSupelec, Ecole
Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay (ENS Paris-Saclay), INSTN-CEA, Institut
d’Optique Graduate School (IOGS), Université d’Evry-Val-d’Essonne (UEVE),
Université Paris-Saclay (UPSaclay), Université de
Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ).
Level/Field of study:
Ø All Master’s programmes in all
academic fields for which Université Paris-Saclay is accredited, except for
vocational training.
Number of Awards:
Ø Not specified
Target group:
Ø International students
Duration of the course
Ø These scholarships are awarded
for 1 or 2 years depending on the admission level (M1 or M2) and
subject to students completing the required number of credits to advance to the
next year level.
Benefits of Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s
Scholarships
Scholarship value:
Ø The scholarship amount is €10,000 per year, It is paid by
Université ParisSaclay for the duration of the academic year,
Ø For a period of no less than 10 consecutive months per year
(September to June). A maximum of €1,000 for travel and visa expenses is also
awarded depending on the candidate’s country of origin.
NOTE: No advance payment can be made.
Eligible Criteria applying Université Paris-Saclay International
Master’s Scholarships
Are eligible:
Students admitted to a Université Paris-Saclay Master’s
programme delivered by one of the following institutions: AgroParisTech,
CentraleSupelec, ENS Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, UEVE, UPSaclay, UVSQ. Among
these students, only those who answer one of the following criteria are
eligible to apply:
Ø Newly arrived international students, aged 30 and less during
the course of the selection year.
Ø Students of foreign nationality living on the French soil for
less than a year, previously or currently enrolled in a training course or
internship that does not lead to certification.
Ø Students of foreign nationality living on the French soil for
less than a year, taking language classes (type FFL).
Ø Students who have lived in France in the past, within the
framework of a mobility programme during their studies (e.g. Erasmus Mundus
Joint Master’s Degrees, exchange programme…) that did not lead to certification.
Are ineligible:
Ø All students who have been or who are enrolled in a French
higher education institution during their studies, except international
students enrolled in a French higher education institution abroad.
Ø Individuals who have interrupted their studies for more than 3
consecutive years.
Ø Students holding any other type of scholarship whose amount
exceeds €650/month.
Application instructions:
Ø To be considered for the scholarships, students must
first be admitted to a Master’s Programme offered at Université
Paris-Saclay. Being admitted into a master’s program of the University
does not automatically entitle you to a scholarship.
Ø Selected students will automatically be sent a link by email to
an online application form. Only students who receive
an email from Université Paris-Saclay inviting them to apply for a Université
Paris-Saclay IDEX scholarship will be able to submit an application. No
unsolicited application is allowed.
Application Deadline
Ø The deadline for receipt of full applications is 7 May 2022.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below)
to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for
this scholarship.