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Sophie Germain Scholarship in France (Fully Funded)

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Next deadline expected around Jan 31, 2027, based on the last confirmed round (closed January 31, 2026). Most scholarships open again at a similar time each year, but dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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The applications are open to apply for the Sophie Germain Scholarship in France. This is a Fully Funded Scholarship to Study in France for International students from all around the world. The Sophie Germain Scholarship allows International students to pursue a Masters Degree (M1 or M2) and a PhD Program from the University of Paris-Saclay or the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. This Scholarship is Funded by the Jacques Hadamard Mathematics Foundation. Around 50 Master’s Degree scholarships are available under the Sophie Germain Scholarship Program. International students from outside Europe must apply for the Visa. Do you know that the French Government Scholarship is also open? You can apply for the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. More information on the Sophie Germain Scholarship at Paris-Saclay University and the benefits is given below.

Summary

  • Host Country: France
  • Location: Paris
  • University Name: University of Paris-Saclay or the Institut Polytechnique de Paris
  • Degree Level: Master M1 (One Year), M2 (2 Years), PhD
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 31st January

Scholarship Duration

  • Masters: 1 or 2 Years
  • PhD: 3 Years

Benefits

The Sophie Germain Scholarship Covers:

  • €11,000 Annual Stipend
  • University registration fees.
  • Up to €2,000 for Round Airfare Travel and Visa
  • Housing and Essential Items for International Students

Eligible Fields

The scholarship is available in Mathematics and Applications programs. Below you will see the list of eligible master’s degrees:

  • Master 1 (M1)
    • Analysis Modelling Simulation
    • Applied Algebra
    • Applied Mathematics (ENSTA-Orsay)
    • Applied Mathematics (Evry)
    • Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
    • Mathematics and Interaction
    • Mathematics and Statistical Learning
    • Program J. Hadamard Mathematics (Orsay)
    • Program J. Hadamard Mathematics (ENS Paris-Saclay)
    • Program J. Hadamard Mathematics (Ecole Polytechnique)
    • Pure Mathematics
  • Master 2 (M2)
    • Analysis Modelling Simulation
    • Analysis, Number Theory, and Geometry
    • Applied Algebra
    • Data Science: Health, Insurance, Finance
    • Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
    • Mathematics and Statistical Learning
    • Mathematics for the Life Sciences
    • Mathematics of Randomness
    • Mathematics – Vision – Learning
    • Program J. Hadamard Mathematics
    • Optimisation
    • Quantitative Finance

Eligibility Criteria

  • The scholarship is open to all international students.
  • Students from outside Europe can also apply.
  • Applicants must apply in an eligible master’s program.
  • Non-European students must apply for the visa.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are selected based on academic criteria, evidenced by transcripts and letters of recommendation.

Required Documents

  • Personal Information
  • Master’s Program Name
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Transcripts
  • Academic CV
  • Referee Names and Emails
  • Study Plan (2-page maximum)

How to Apply?

Applicants have to apply online by following the instructions. The link to the official website is given below.

To Apply, click here (Start Your Application here).

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