International Master's Scholarships Program
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.
General information
Eligibility criteria
Students of foreign nationality meeting the following cumulative criteria are eligible to apply:
- Admission in a master’s degree of Université Paris-Saclay operated by one of the following institutions: AgroParisTech, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, Université Évry Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, 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
Students who are receiving any other funding above 600 euros per month will be declared ineligible. The international master’s scholarship cannot be cumulated with France Excellence Eiffel or France Excellence Europa scholarships, neither with Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Eligible programs
All academic fields are eligible.
All master’s programs of Université Paris-Saclay are eligible except vocational programs (« formations en apprentissage »).
Level of studies
Both M1 (first year of master’s) and M2 (second year of master’s) are eligible.
The scholarship will automatically renew for a second year for any laureate admitted in M1 who, upon completion of all required credit, is admitted in an M2 program of Université Paris-Saclay.
Benefits
The international master’s scholarship is 10 000 euros per year. It is paid monthly by Université Paris-Saclay for the entire duration of the academic year, from September to June. Its amount is reduced during months spent abroad (compulsory international mobility, delocalized master’s programs) or during internships undertaken outside of Université Paris-Saclay affiliated labs.
A yearly flat fee of up to 900 euros supporting travel and visa costs is paid to each laureate. Its amount depends on the country of origin of the candidate.
Laureates will receive their scholarship as well as travel expenses only upon arrival in France and once they have registered in the program to which they have been admitted. No advance payment can be made.
Laureates are supported in their administrative procedures and for the search of accommodation. However, the reservation of accommodation cannot be guaranteed and it is of laureates’ responsibility to anticipate the search for housing.
How to apply
Step 1 : Application to a master’s degree at Université Prais-Saclay before the set deadline for the international scholarship program
All master’s programs of Université Paris-Saclay are eligible except vocational programs (« formations en apprentissage »). However, only students who have applied and have been admitted before the set deadline for the international master’s scholarship program can be selected by course coordinators. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Step 2 : Selection of candidates to the scholarship by course coordinators
Selected students will automatically receive an email with a link to the online application form. If case applies, they will be requested to provide the name and contact details of two references (course coordinator, professor, internship supervisor, etc.) who can recommend their application. These references will receive an email inviting them to complete their recommendation online before the set deadline. Candidates will receive a confirmation of receipt of the recommendation but will not have access to the recommendation in itself.
Email applications cannot be accepted.
Step 3 : Selection of laureates by the scholarship jury
Complete applications will be evaluated by a jury composed of experts from Graduate Schools of Université Paris-Saclay. Applications are evaluated according to the following criteria: academic background, personal project, motivation for pursuing a PhD thesis at Université Paris-Saclay (M2 candidates).
Together with UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) and supported by MEnS association (Migrants dans l'Enseignement supérieur / Migrants in Higher Education), Université Paris-Saclay is implementing a bonus system for refugee students or students with subsidiary protection in the evaluation of its international master’s scholarship program.
If you are concerned by this status, please indicate it in your statement of purpose right from your application to the master's degree.
All applicants to the international master’s scholarship program will be informed by email of the jury’s decision. The jury being discretionary, its decisions are confidential and cannot lead to appeal.
Important dates - 2026
Please note that all dates and times are listed in the associated Paris time zone (GMT+1).
- Candidate selection deadline by master’s program coordinators: Wednesday 25 March 2026, 11:59pm
- After being selected, deadline to apply for the scholarship and for the reception of the recommendation form from the references (if applicable): Tuesday 31 March 2026, 11:59pm
- Publication of results: mid-May 2026
Additional information
For any additional information, please read the regulations of the program: