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France
International Master's Scholarships Program (IDEX) — Université Paris-Saclay
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Masters
Fully funded
Award
EUR 10,000 / per year
Paid per year. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline
May 12, 2025
Deadline passed
Duration
2 Years
How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type
Fully funded
Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
o A flagship merit-based scholarship funded via IDEX/Investissements d’Avenir, aimed at enabling top international students admitted to Master’s programmes (M1 or M2) at Paris-Saclay and partner institutions.
o Supports students for up to two years (depending on entry level), with a generous stipend and travel support.
o Emphasis is placed on academic excellence and, especially for M2 entrants, a well-argued motivation to pursue doctoral-level research.
o Requires admission to a Master’s programme first; scholarship is by invitation only (not open-call).
o Research internships are encouraged to be conducted within Paris-Saclay labs; external or foreign internships may risk suspension of the scholarship, especially if stipend exceeds €1,000/month
o Supports students for up to two years (depending on entry level), with a generous stipend and travel support.
o Emphasis is placed on academic excellence and, especially for M2 entrants, a well-argued motivation to pursue doctoral-level research.
o Requires admission to a Master’s programme first; scholarship is by invitation only (not open-call).
o Research internships are encouraged to be conducted within Paris-Saclay labs; external or foreign internships may risk suspension of the scholarship, especially if stipend exceeds €1,000/month
Scholarship details
Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.
Study level
Masters
Field of study
Business & Management
Host country
France
Competition
Medium
Opens
May 5, 2025
Eligibility
Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.
The eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Must be admitted to a Master’s programme at one of Université Paris-Saclay’s member institutions (e.g., AgroParisTech, CentraleSupélec, ENS-Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, Université Évry, UVSQ, UPSaclay) Université Paris-SaclayUniplus Global Education
- International students studying in France for the first time (or less than one year), including those previously in non-degree mobility (like Erasmus) Université Paris-Saclay
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
The requirements are as follows:
- No direct application permitted—only invited applicants (after being shortlisted) receive the scholarship application link by email Université Paris-SaclayUniplus Global Education
- Submission requires: online form completion and details of two referees who provide recommendation letters via emailed links — application is only considered complete once both references are submitted Université Paris-Saclay
What is covered
Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.
The scholarship includes coverage for:
- Annual stipend: €10,000 per year, paid over 10 months (September to June)
Up to €1,000 for travel and visa expenses (depending on country of origin)
- Submission requires: online form completion and details of two referees who provide recommendation letters via emailed links — application is only considered complete once both references are submitted Université Paris-Saclay
- No direct application permitted—only invited applicants (after being shortlisted) receive the scholarship application link by email Université Paris-SaclayUniplus Global Education
- International students studying in France for the first time (or less than one year), including those previously in non-degree mobility (like Erasmus) Université Paris-Saclay