Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships (IDEX) for International Students

The Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships, funded through IDEX, give international students a way to enter nationally certified master’s programmes at the university and its member institutions. The award is designed for highly qualified foreign students, particularly those who want to build an academic project that leads toward doctoral research. It provides €10,000 per year, with an additional travel and visa allowance of up to €900 depending on the candidate’s country of origin.

• Host: Université Paris-Saclay, France, at one of its member institutions
• Level: Master’s (M1 or M2)
• Study destination: France
• Value: €10,000 per year plus up to €900 for travel and visa
• Duration: 1 or 2 years depending on admission level
• Deadline for master’s application: 25 March 2026, 11:59 pm
• Deadline for scholarship application: 31 March 2026, 11:59 pm
• Results: mid-May 2026

Université Paris-Saclay, France. Students are enrolled at one of the following member institutions:

AgroParisTech, CentraleSupelec, Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay (ENS Paris-Saclay), INSTN-CEA, Institut d’Optique Graduate School (IOGS), Université d’Evry-Val-d’Essonne (UEVE), Université Paris-Saclay (UPSaclay), Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ).

All Master’s programmes accredited by Université Paris-Saclay are eligible, except vocational training.

Not specified

International students.

The scholarship is €10,000 per year, paid monthly by Université Paris-Saclay for the entire duration of the academic year, from September to June. The 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. An additional yearly flat fee of up to €900 covers travel and visa expenses, depending on the candidate’s country of origin.

Awards last 1 or 2 years depending on the admission level (M1 or M2). 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.

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.

Are eligible:

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.

Are ineligible:

• Students who are receiving any other funding above 600 euros per month.
• The international master’s scholarship cannot be cumulated with France Excellence Eiffel or France Excellence Europa scholarships, neither with Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

This award suits international students who are new to the French higher education system and have just been admitted to a Paris-Saclay master’s programme. It is also open to foreign nationals 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).

If you already hold a scholarship worth more than €600 per month, or you have been enrolled at a French higher education institution (other than a French institution abroad), you are not eligible.

Applications are currently closed.

To be considered, students must first be admitted to a Master’s Programme offered at Université Paris-Saclay. Admission to a master’s programme does not automatically entitle you to a scholarship.

Selected students will automatically be sent a link by email to an online application form. Only students who receive an email from Université Paris-Saclay inviting them to apply for a Université Paris-Saclay IDEX scholarship will be able to submit an application. No unsolicited application is allowed. Email applications cannot be accepted.

If applicable, selected students 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.

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).

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.

The deadline for application to a Master’s Program (in order to be selected) is 25 March 2026, 11:59 pm. The deadline for receipt of scholarship applications and for the reception of the recommendation form from the references (if applicable) is 31 March 2026, 11:59 pm. All dates and times are listed in the associated Paris time zone (GMT+1).

Visit the official website (link below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply.

• Who can apply for the Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarship? International students admitted to an eligible master’s programme who meet the cumulative criteria listed under Eligibility, such as first-time enrolment in France and being under 30 years of age during the year of application.
• What does the scholarship cover? It provides €10,000 per year, paid monthly for the entire duration of the academic year, from September to June, plus a yearly flat fee of up to €900 for travel and visa expenses depending on the country of origin.
• How long does the award last? 1 or 2 years depending on whether you enter at M1 or M2. 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.
• How do I apply? First apply for admission to a master’s programme by 25 March 2026, 11:59 pm. If selected, you will receive an email with a link to the online scholarship application form, which must be submitted by 31 March 2026, 11:59 pm. Unsolicited applications are not allowed.
• Can I apply if I already have another scholarship? No, if the other scholarship amount exceeds €600 per month you are ineligible. The scholarship cannot be cumulated with France Excellence Eiffel or France Excellence Europa scholarships, neither with Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

• Read the official guidelines on the university website before starting your master’s application.
• Prepare your documents early, including proof of nationality and previous academic records.
• Check whether your programme requires a language test and book it well before the deadline.
• Keep the email invitation you receive after admission; you will need it to access the scholarship form.
• Submit your master’s application ahead of the 25 March 2026 deadline to leave time for the scholarship step.