Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships Program IDEX 2024-2025

Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarships

Great news! Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarships fully funded is open now for international master’s students who wants to study in France wishing to develop an academic project through research up to the doctoral level.  

In this article, we will explain to you detailed information about Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships Program IDEX and its benefits, eligibility criteria, deadline and a step-by-step guide to the application process.

Founded in November 5, 2019 Paris-Saclay University is a combined technological research institute and public research university in Paris, France. According to QS World University Rankings it ranks 15th in 2023 and in acadmic year 2024 its ranking is 58th by Subject reinforcement. As a leading university in Europe and the world, it covers the fields of science and engineering, life sciences and health, and humanities and social sciences.

Université Paris-Saclay is now promoting fully funded scholarships for international students to its Master;s programmes. Provided by its faculties, component-institutions and associated universities. This scholarship is established with the IDEX funding of the 3rd Programme Investissements d’Avenir, and based on academic achievements. The amount of the UPSaclay scholarship is 10,000€ per year with additional of 1,000€ for travel and visa expenses can also be awarded depending on the candidate’s country of origin.

Scholarship Summary:

  • Degree: Master’s
  • Scholarship Type: Merit-Based
  • Institution: Université Paris-Saclay,
  • Country: France
  • Number of Scholarships: Not specified
  • International Student: Eligible
  • Period: 2 years for Master’s program 

Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarships Application Deadline:

• Candidate selection deadline by the training manager: April 30, 2024
• After being selected, deadline for applying for the scholarship: May 03, 2024
• Deadline for the reception of the recommendations from the 2 referees, and closure of the call: May 07 2024
• Announcement of the results: end of June 2024

Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarships Benefits:

  • Total amount of 10,000€ per year will be paid for the duration of the academic year (for a period of 10 consecutive months September to June).
  • Additional 1,000€ maximum can also be awarded for travel and visa expenses. depending on the candidate’s country of origin.
  • Applicants will receive their scholarship and travel expenses when they will arrive in France and once get enroll in selected programme.
  • Remember this scholarship depend on their admission level (M1 or M2), and subject to completion of the required number of credits to go through to the following year of study.

Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarships Eligibility Criteria:

  • Université Paris-Saclay, France and enrolled at one of the following member institutions: AgroParisTech, Centrale Supelec, 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).
  • Must be an international student below age 30.
  • Students of foreign nationality living in France for less than a year.
  • Must taking language classes (type FFL).
  • Students who have lived in France in the past, within the framework of a mobility programme during their studies (e.g. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees, exchange programme…) that did not lead to certification.

Students who are ineligible for Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarships :

  • All students who have been or who are enrolled in a French higher education institution during their studies, except international students who enrolled in a French higher education institution abroad.
  • Students who have skipped their studies for more than 3 consecutive years.
  • Students receiving any other type of funding whose amount exceeds 650€ per month.

How to apply for the Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarships?

  • Students eligible for a Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarship will be selected by the admission panel.
  • Students who will get an inviting email from paris-Saclay University to apply for the Paris-Saclay University IDEX scholarship.
  • Upon reception of this email, students will need to complete the online application form provided by the university.
  • Provide (mandatory) the names and contact details of selected two referees who would be willing to submit a reference for the candidate (director of studies, professor, internship coordinator…).
  • Each of the two referees named by the candidate will be sent a link by email to an online recommendation form. They will be asked to complete and submit the form prior to the closing day of the scholarship call. The candidate will automatically be informed when each referee has submitted the form.
  • The application file for a scholarship will be considered complete when both recommendation forms have been submitted by the referees.
  • Please note: the candidate will not receive a message confirming that the application is complete.
    It is up to the candidate to ensure both referees complete and submit the form by the deadline given in the invitation email.
  • Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will automatically be rejected.

For more information regarding fully funded Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships Program IDEX 2024-2025 for international Master’s students please visit their official website.

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