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MastersPartial: around €10,000 per year as a monthly living allowance, renewable for year two. Tuition fees not automatically waived.

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

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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)

As part of its internationalisation strategy, Université Paris-Saclay offers IDEX scholarships to outstanding international students joining its Master's programmes. The scheme particularly targets students who intend to continue to a PhD. ## What it covers - Around €10,000 per academic year, paid as a monthly allowance - Renewable for the second year of the Master's subject to academic results - Support with visa and residence-permit procedures ## Who can apply Students of foreign nationality who have not previously studied in France, who meet the university's academic excellence criteria, and who are applying to an eligible Master's programme (M1 or M2). Nationals of all 54 African countries are eligible. ## How to apply Apply to your chosen Master's programme through the Paris-Saclay admissions platform and tick the scholarship option. The annual call generally closes in late March for the September intake; check the official page for the current regulations and dates.

Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX) eligibility

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  • 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.

    1. 1
      Check 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.

    2. 2
      Check 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.

    3. 3
      Check 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.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual 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.

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    Verified on the official Paris-Saclay scholarship page and the 2026-2027 programme regulations PDF (both HTTP 200).
    Last checked 9/7/2026

    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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