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Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships 2025: A Gateway for Global Talent

Table of Content

  1. Overview of Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarship
  2. Why This Scholarship?
  3. Who Can Apply?
  4. Scholarship Benefits
  5. Internship Rules
  6. Who Is Eligible?
  7. Fields of Study
  8. Application & Selection Process
  9. Important Dates

Pursuing a Master’s degree in France at one of its top-ranked universities can be a dream come true for many international students. If you’re an academically driven student with aspirations in research and higher education, the Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships for the academic year 2025–2026 could be your gateway to an exceptional academic journey. Backed by the IDEX (Initiative of Excellence) funding under France’s prestigious Programme Investissements d’Avenir, this scholarship aims to attract the brightest international minds and ease their transition into world-class Master's programmes—particularly for those planning to pursue research and doctoral studies. Whether you're passionate about science, engineering, humanities, or social sciences, this scholarship offers a golden opportunity to study at one of Europe’s leading institutions.

Why This Scholarship?

The goal of the Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarship is to enhance access to world-class Master's programmes for high-achieving students worldwide. It is particularly focused on those aspiring to engage in research and possibly continue to doctoral studies. These scholarships are available for the academic year 2025–2026 and are awarded based on academic merit.

Who Can Apply?

These scholarships are specifically available for students enrolled in Master's programmes offered by Université Paris-Saclay and its associated institutions:

  • AgroParisTech

  • CentraleSupélec

  • ENS Paris-Saclay

  • INSTN-CEA

  • Institut d’Optique Graduate School (IOGS)

  • Université Évry

  • Université Paris-Saclay (UPSaclay)

  • Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)

Depending on the student's entry level (M1 or M2), the scholarship may be awarded for one or two academic years, contingent on academic performance and completion of required credits.

Scholarship Benefits

  • €10,000 per academic year, paid over 10 months (September–June)

  • Up to €900 for travel and visa expenses (based on the country of origin)

  • Funds are disbursed only upon arrival and after registration—no advance payments are made

Internship Rules

Scholarship holders are encouraged to undertake their research internships within Université Paris-Saclay labs. If internships are done elsewhere in France and the stipend exceeds €1,000/month, or if the internship is overseas, the scholarship may be suspended or reduced.

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Eligible:

  • Admitted to a Master’s programme at Université Paris-Saclay or its associated institutions

  • Aged 30 years or younger in the selection year

  • First-time international students in France

Also eligible are students:

  • Living in France for under a year for non-degree training or language courses

  • Previously in France on student mobility programmes (e.g., Erasmus) that did not award a French degree

Not Eligible:

  • Students who have already studied or earned a degree in France (unless it was through a French institution abroad)

  • Those who have taken a study break of more than 3 years

  • Students receiving another scholarship exceeding €600/month

Additionally, the University supports refugee and protected-status students in collaboration with the UNHCR and MEnS association. Such candidates can mention their status in the application statement to be considered for additional support.

Fields of Study

All academic disciplines are welcome under this scholarship—except for vocational training programmes. Programmes must be accredited by Université Paris-Saclay.

Application & Selection Process

Admission into a Master's programme does not guarantee a scholarship. Only students who are shortlisted and invited via email by Université Paris-Saclay are eligible to apply. No unsolicited or direct applications are accepted.

Once selected, candidates will receive an email with a link to the application portal. Applicants must:

  • Complete the online form

  • Provide contact details for two referees (professors, research supervisors, etc.)

Each referee will receive an email link to submit a recommendation. The application is only considered complete once both references are submitted before the deadline.

Note: Applicants will not be notified when their application is marked complete—it’s their responsibility to follow up with referees.

Important Dates 

  • Master’s programme coordinator selection deadline: May 5, 2025

  • Scholarship application deadline (for selected students): May 9, 2025

  • Recommendation letter submission deadline: May 12, 2025

  • Results announcement: Late June 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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