Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX)
Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Merit scholarships of around €10,000 per year for international students entering a Master's programme at Université Paris-Saclay, one of Europe's leading research universities.
- Provider
- Université Paris-Saclay
- Host country
- France
- Deadline
- Annual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.
- Region
- Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Foreign-national students meeting the academic excellence criteria and admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay Master's programme; not previously enrolled in French higher education.
- Funding
- Partial: around €10,000 per year as a monthly living allowance, renewable for year two. Tuition fees not automatically waived.
- Study level
- Masters
- Deadline
- Annual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.
Key eligibility criteria
- Foreign-national students meeting the academic excellence criteria and admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay Master's programme; not previously enrolled in French higher education.
About the Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX) (2026)
Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX) eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Foreign-national students meeting the academic excellence criteria and admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay Master's programme; not previously enrolled in French higher education.
Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX) document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX) 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/admission/bourses-et-aides-financieres/international-masters-scholarships-program to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Foreign-national students meeting the academic excellence criteria and admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay Master's programme; not previously enrolled in French higher education.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Annual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX) deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Annual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineAnnual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.
Provider deadline information: Annual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX)?+
Foreign-national students meeting the academic excellence criteria and admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay Master's programme; not previously enrolled in French higher education.
What funding does the Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX) offer?+
Listed funding: Partial: around €10,000 per year as a monthly living allowance, renewable for year two. Tuition fees not automatically waived.. 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: Annual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.. 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://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/admission/bourses-et-aides-financieres/international-masters-scholarships-program to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Foreign-national students meeting the academic excellence criteria and admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay Master's programme; not previously enrolled in French higher education.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual call — applications usually close in late March for the September intake.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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