International Masters Scholarship program at Universite Paris-Saclay 2026

Paris-Saclay University IDEX Scholarships for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Université Paris-Saclay is offering scholarships for international students to pursue a Master's program at its various institutions, with the goal of promoting academic excellence and supporting students in their educational journey up to the doctoral level. These scholarships, funded by the IDEX (Investissements d’Avenir), are aimed at helping international students access the university’s Master's programs and fostering research development.

Key Information:

Scholarship Type: Master’s Program Scholarships

Value: Scholarships are awarded for 1 or 2 years, depending on the student's level of admission (M1 or M2), and are subject to completion of the required number of credits each year.

• Application Deadline:Master’s Program Selection Deadline: March 25,2026.
  Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31,2026
• Eligible Institutions for the Master’s Program:
• The scholarship applies to Master’s programs at the following institutions within Université Paris-Saclay:
• AgroParisTech
• CentraleSupélec
• ENS Paris-Saclay (École Normale Supérieure)
• INSTN-CEA (Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires)
• Institut d’Optique Graduate School (IOGS)
• Université Évry Paris-Saclay
• Université Paris-Saclay (UPSaclay)
• Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)

Eligibility Criteria:

• International Students: Must be studying in France for the first time.
• Age Limit: Must be 30 years old or younger during the year of selection.
• Master’s Program Admission: Must have been admitted to one of the Master’s programs delivered by the eligible institutions listed above.
• International Students in France:Students who have lived in France for less than a year, either in non-degree training or internships.
• Students who have taken language classes (e.g., FLE courses).
• Students who participated in mobility programs (e.g., Erasmus Mundus) but did not receive a degree from a French institution.
• Not Eligible:Students who have already been enrolled in a French higher education institution during their studies.
• Students who have been out of education for more than 3 consecutive years.
• Students receiving funding that exceeds 600€ per month.

Application Process:

• Master’s Program Admission: Apply to one of the eligible Master’s programs at Université Paris-Saclay.
• Scholarship Invitation: Only students who are admitted to a Master’s program will receive an email invitation to apply for the scholarship.
• Online Application:After receiving the email, students will need to complete the online scholarship application form and provide details for two referees.
• The scholarship application will be considered complete when both recommendation forms are submitted by the referees.
• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that both referees submit their recommendations before the deadline.
• Selection and Results:The results of the scholarship application will be announced in mid May 2026.