Université Paris‑Saclay International Master’s Scholarships 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s Support in France

April 2026 — France – Université Paris‑Saclay has launched its International Master’s Scholarships Programme 2026, offering generous financial support to high-achieving international students admitted to master’s degree programmes at its member institutions. This fully funded initiative aims to make world-class graduate education in France more accessible and to attract future researchers, innovators, and academic leaders.

Overview of the Scholarship

The programme supports students across all academic fields (excluding vocational apprenticeship training). Scholarships are available for both first-year (M1) and second-year (M2) master’s study, with the possibility of continuation into the second year for students who successfully complete the first-year credits and are admitted to M2.

Who Is Eligible

Eligible applicants must:

• Be admitted to a master’s programme at Université Paris‑Saclay or one of its associated institutions, such as AgroParisTech, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris‑Saclay, INSTN‑CEA, IOGS, Université Évry Paris‑Saclay, or UVSQ.
• Be of foreign nationality and have never previously enrolled in a degree programme at a French higher-education institution (exceptions may apply).
• Be under 30 years old during the year of application.
• Not receive other funding exceeding €600 per month and not combine this scholarship with major French government or Erasmus Mundus awards.

Additional eligibility rules may apply for students who have briefly lived in France for non-degree studies or internships.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students receive substantial support to cover study and living costs in France:

• €10,000 per year, paid monthly from September through June.
• Travel and visa allowance, up to approximately €900 depending on country of origin.
• Continued funding for a second year if progressing from M1 to M2 with satisfactory academic performance.
• Administrative and accommodation guidance; students are responsible for arranging housing.

Scholarship funds and travel allowances are typically disbursed after arrival in France and official registration at the university.

Application Process & Timeline

Admissions and scholarship selection involve several steps:

1. Apply for a master’s programme at Université Paris‑Saclay by the internal deadline.
2. Preselected applicants are invited to complete the scholarship application, including reference letters.
3. A scholarship jury evaluates candidates based on academic merit, personal project, and motivation.
4. Final decisions are announced in early May 2026, with offer acceptance deadlines about one week later.

Key administrative deadlines include a mid-March cutoff for programme admissions and a late March deadline for scholarship applications and references.

Why This Scholarship Matters

This programme provides vital financial support and strengthens access to France’s academic and research ecosystem. It is especially beneficial for students planning to continue toward doctoral study, research, or innovation careers. The scholarship encourages global talent to contribute to academic excellence, cross-cultural exchange, and advanced research across diverse disciplines.