International Master’s Scholarships Program

About the opportunity

As part of the internationalization strategy of its master’s programs, Université Paris-Saclay offers scholarships to outstanding international students to facilitate their access to its courses. They are particularly aimed at, but not limited to, those wishing to pursue a PhD. Both M1 (first year of master’s) and M2 (second year of master’s) are eligible. All academic fields are eligible, except vocational programs (“formations en apprentissage”). The scholarship is 10,000 euros per year, paid monthly from September to June, along with a yearly flat fee of up to 900 euros supporting travel and visa costs.

Funding and benefits

• Scholarship amount of 10,000 euros per year, paid monthly from September to June
• A yearly flat fee of up to 900 euros supporting travel and visa costs depending on the candidate's country of origin
• Support in administrative procedures and for the search for accommodation

Who can apply?

• Students of foreign nationality
• Admission in a master's degree of Université Paris-Saclay operated by AgroParisTech, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, Université Évry Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, or UVSQ
• First-time enrolment in France (students who have never been registered in a French Higher Education Institution – except exchange programs, Erasmus Mundus joint master's degrees without a French degree, internships, and language programs)
• Under 30 years of age during the year of application
• Not receiving any other funding above 600 euros per month (cannot be cumulated with France Excellence Eiffel, France Excellence Europa, or Erasmus Mundus scholarships)

Required documents

• Application to a master's degree at Université Paris-Saclay
• Online application form for the scholarship (upon selection by course coordinators)
• Name and contact details of two references (course coordinator, professor, internship supervisor, etc.) for recommendation letters, if applicable
• Statement of purpose (including refugee status or subsidiary protection if applicable)

When to apply

• Candidate selection deadline by master's program coordinators: Wednesday 25 March 2026, 11:59pm (Paris time zone, GMT+1)
• Deadline to apply for the scholarship and for the reception of recommendation forms after being selected: Tuesday 31 March 2026, 11:59pm (Paris time zone, GMT+1)
• Publication of results: mid-May 2026

How to apply

• Step 1: Apply to a master's degree at Université Paris-Saclay before the set deadline for the international scholarship program.
• Step 2: Selected students automatically receive an email with a link to the online application form and must provide contact details for two references if required.
• Step 3: Complete applications are evaluated by a jury of experts, and all applicants are informed of the decision by email.

Additional information

• The scholarship automatically renews for a second year for any laureate admitted in M1 who completes all required credits and is admitted to an M2 program at Université Paris-Saclay.
• Université Paris-Saclay implements a bonus system for refugee students or students with subsidiary protection in cooperation with UNHCR and the MEnS association.
• Email applications cannot be accepted.