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Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

€11,000 net/year; registration-fee contribution. First-time international students: up to €2,000 travel/visa contribution, accommodation offer at Orsay/Evry and housing kit. Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Appl

Provider
Fondation Mathématique Jacques Hadamard / Université Paris-Saclay / Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Host country
France
Deadline
2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Apply separately for the degree as well as the scholarship. Current official-source clarification: Wave 1 only students outside Paris-Saclay perimeter, including eligible African applicants; research mathematics M1/M2 at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; separate administrative admission required.
Funding
€11,000 net/year; registration-fee contribution. First-time international students: up to €2,000 travel/visa contribution, accommodation offer at Orsay/Evry and housing kit.
Study level
Master (M1 or M2)
Deadline
2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris

Key eligibility criteria

  • Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Apply separately for the degree as well as the scholarship.
  • Current official-source clarification: Wave 1 only students outside Paris-Saclay perimeter, including eligible African applicants; research mathematics M1/M2 at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; separate administrative admission required.

Recorded funding information

  • €11,000 net/year; registration-fee contribution. First-time international students: up to €2,000 travel/visa contribution, accommodation offer at Orsay/Evry and housing kit.

About the Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1 (2026)

## Funding €11,000 net/year; registration-fee contribution. First-time international students: up to €2,000 travel/visa contribution, accommodation offer at Orsay/Evry and housing kit. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Cannot combine with another excellence scholarship. Accommodation offer is not expressly described as free housing. ## Eligibility Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Apply separately for the degree as well as the scholarship. Current official-source clarification: Wave 1 only students outside Paris-Saclay perimeter, including eligible African applicants; research mathematics M1/M2 at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; separate administrative admission required. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris ## How to apply Apply using scholarship link AND submit a separate master admission application to Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; arrange two references by later reference deadline. Official application/programme: https://fmjh.imo.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/our-programs/transversal-programs/graduate-program/apply-for-a-sophie-germain-scholarship/ ## Official sources - https://www.fondation-hadamard.fr/en/our-programs/transversal-programs/graduate-program/apply-for-a-sophie-germain-scholarship/ - https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/FMJH/FMJHMASTER2027V1 - https://fmjh.imo.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/our-programs/transversal-programs/graduate-program/apply-for-a-sophie-germain-scholarship/ - https://fmjh.imo.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/our-programs/transversal-programs/graduate-program/ ## Source limitations Public official call pages checked; no account created, application submitted or authenticated form tested. Official indexed text read; direct call-page retrieval timed out. Exact reference cutoff time not specified. ## Publication recheck Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

Funding information

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  • €11,000 net/year; registration-fee contribution. First-time international students: up to €2,000 travel/visa contribution, accommodation offer at Orsay/Evry and housing kit.

Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1 eligibility

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  • Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Apply separately for the degree as well as the scholarship.
  • Current official-source clarification: Wave 1 only students outside Paris-Saclay perimeter, including eligible African applicants; research mathematics M1/M2 at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; separate administrative admission required.

Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1 document information

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    How to apply for the Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://fmjh.imo.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/our-programs/transversal-programs/graduate-program/apply-for-a-sophie-germain-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Apply separately for the degree as well as the scholarship. Current official-source clarification: Wave 1 only students outside Paris-Saclay perimeter, including eligible African applicants; research mathematics M1/M2 at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; separate administrative admission required.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris

      Provider deadline information: 2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1?+

    Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Apply separately for the degree as well as the scholarship. Current official-source clarification: Wave 1 only students outside Paris-Saclay perimeter, including eligible African applicants; research mathematics M1/M2 at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; separate administrative admission required.

    What funding does the Sophie Germain Master Scholarships – 2027 Wave 1 offer?+

    Listed funding: €11,000 net/year; registration-fee contribution. First-time international students: up to €2,000 travel/visa contribution, accommodation offer at Orsay/Evry and housing kit.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://fmjh.imo.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/our-programs/transversal-programs/graduate-program/apply-for-a-sophie-germain-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Worldwide applicants outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter entering an eligible Mathematics and Applications research track. Apply separately for the degree as well as the scholarship. Current official-source clarification: Wave 1 only students outside Paris-Saclay perimeter, including eligible African applicants; research mathematics M1/M2 at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris; separate administrative admission required.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027-01-24 23:59; references by 2027-01-31 — Europe/Paris. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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