IDEX Master Scholarships at Grenoble University in France 2024-2025

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: France
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Host Institution: Université Grenoble-Alpes (UGA)
• Application Deadline: September 2024 (refer to your desired master’s program for the exact deadline)
• Result Announcement Dates: Shortly after programme admission results
• Target Group: International students entering the first or second year of a master’s degree or the second or third year of an engineering degree
• Field: Various master’s and engineering programs offered by UGA
• Study Level: Master’s
• Duration: One academic year (scholarship must be reapplied for the second year)

Fields of Study

Applicants can apply to the following fields; for further details, review the specific booklets:

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive the following:

• Scholarship Amount:
  • 8,000 euros for the first year of a master’s
  • 5,000 euros for the second year of a master’s or third year of an engineering degree
• Payment Schedule:
  • The first payment will be in mid-October 2024, after confirmation of registration and attendance
  • Second payment in February 2025, after confirmation of attendance and participation in exams
• Additional Support:
  • Assistance in finding student accommodation, subject to conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Please check these requirements if you meet to apply for the IDEX Master’s Scholarships:

• Applications are open to international students
• The following students can apply for this scholarship:

1. Students currently enrolled in a university outside France
2. Or who have obtained their last degree in a foreign university
3. Or who have obtained their “baccalaureat” in a foreign university

•  Applicants should apply for one of the Master’s or Engineer Schools at the aforementioned academic fields of Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA).
• Selection is based on academic excellence.

Selection Process

• Initial application for a master’s or engineering programme at UGA
• Indication of interest in the Idex scholarship during the application process
  • Either online during the application submission
  • Or by contacting the relevant academic component
• Evaluation of applications based on academic records and potential
• Notification of scholarship results shortly after programme admission results

Documents Required

Please provide these documents:

• Proof of enrollment or degree obtained from a foreign university
• Academic transcripts and records
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• A letter of motivation explaining the candidate’s academic goals and reasons for applying
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
• Proof of proficiency in the language of instruction (if required by the programme)

How to Apply

Please follow these instructions to apply for the IDEX Master Scholarships:

1. Apply for a Master’s Degree:
   • Check the list of available master’s programs on the UGA website
   • Apply for the desired programme
2. Indicate Your Wish to Apply for the Scholarship:
   • Indicate your interest in the Idex scholarship during the online application process
   • If not possible online, contact the academic component’s office or the program’s academic advisor
3. Follow Up:
   • Await the evaluation of your application by the academic advisors
   • If selected, your application will be forwarded to the Idex committee for final consideration
4. Receive Notification:
   • If awarded the scholarship, follow the provided instructions to confirm your allocation
   • Ensure all required documentation and procedures are completed for the scholarship disbursement

Please visit the Université Grenoble Alpes website for further details about the IDEX Master Scholarships.