2025 Université Paris-Saclay Master Degree Scholarships
The Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships Program IDEX for the class of 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for highly qualified international students to pursue their Master’s degree in France.
Designed to promote academic excellence and research ambitions, the scholarship aims to support students in their academic journey, particularly those intending to continue to the doctoral level.
Sponsorship Benefits
1.) Financial Support:
- €10,000 per year for 10 consecutive months during the academic year (September to June).
- Up to €1,000 for travel and visa expenses, depending on the candidate’s country of origin.
2.) Academic and Research Opportunities:
- Access to a wide range of Master’s programs across Université Paris-Saclay and its associated institutions, including AgroParisTech, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, Université Évry Paris-Saclay, UVSQ, and more.
- Opportunities to conduct research within Paris-Saclay University laboratories.
3.) Additional Support for Refugee Students:
- Refugee students or those with subsidiary protection may benefit from a bonus system under the IDEX scale of scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Admission: Be admitted to a Master’s program at Université Paris-Saclay or its affiliated institutions.
- Age: Be 30 years old or younger during the year of selection.
- International Status: Be an international student studying in France for the first time.
- Additional Criteria:
- Students of foreign nationality living in France for less than a year and enrolled in non-degree courses or language programs.
- Students who participated in previous mobility programs (e.g., Erasmus Mundus) that did not result in a French degree.
Ineligibility:
- Students already enrolled in French higher education institutions (except those enrolled abroad).
- Students with a study interruption of more than three years.
- Students receiving other funding exceeding €600/month.
Application Process
- Selection: Admission to a Master’s program does not automatically qualify students for the scholarship.
- Submission: Applicants must complete the online form and provide two referees’ contact details for recommendations.
- Recommendations: Referees must submit their forms before the deadline.
- Complete Applications: https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/admission/bourses-et-aides-financieres/international-masters-scholarships-program-idex.
The last date to apply for International Master’s Scholarships Program IDEX at Université Paris-Saclay is May 9, 2025 whereas the final results will be announced before June 2025.
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