Sophie Germain Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious opportunity for international students aspiring to pursue advanced studies in France. This scholarship offers €11,000 per year to cover living expenses and accommodation, along with an additional €2,000 to support travel and visa costs for non-European students. Designed to attract talented scholars from around the globe, the Sophie Germain Scholarship provides access to world-class programs in Applied Algebra, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and other specialized fields at the renowned University of Paris-Saclay.

• Country: France
• Host: University of Paris Saclay, Institut Polytechnique de Paris
• Study Level: Masters
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 1 February 2026

The Sophie Germain Scholarship 2026 covers;

• €11,000 net per year for living expenses.
• €500 annually for university registration fees.
• Up to €2,000 for travel and visa costs for foreign students.
• Single studio accommodation is available for international students.
• €100 welcome cleaning kit with essentials provided.
• Networking with a global academic community

To be considered for the Sophie Germain Scholarship 2026, you must:

• Be international students, especially from outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter.
• Be eligible for a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Applications at the University of Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
• Have strong academic records, evidenced by transcripts and recommendation letters.
• Non-European students must complete a Campus France file number for visa processing.
• Be enrolled in or applying to specific Master’s programs listed in the scholarship guidelines.

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Completed online application form
• Academic transcripts
• Academic CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• Study plan (max. 2 pages)
• Proof of program enrollment (if applicable)
• Campus France file number (for non-European students)

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

• Master 1 (M1)
  • Analysis Modeling 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 Modeling 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
  • Optimization
  • Quantitative Finance

• Click the button below to navigate the scholarship webpage.
• Determine which application cycle applies to you: first call for international students and those outside the Paris‑Saclay perimeter, second call for students already studying within the perimeter.
• Prepare your application online once the call opens.
• Upload your personal information.
• Select the Master’s program you are applying for within the “Mathematics and Applications” track.
• Provide transcripts from your bachelor’s degree and any previous Master’s year.
• Submit an academic CV highlighting your achievements and experience.
• List two referees with their contact emails for letters of recommendation.
• Include a study plan (maximum two pages) explaining your motivation, academic goals, and any relevant achievements.
• If applying from outside Europe, start your visa preparations early and obtain the necessary CAMPUS France file number.
• Apply simultaneously to the chosen Master’s program at the relevant university.
• After the application window closes, a jury will review all applications.
• Successful applicants will be notified by email roughly five weeks after the call closes.
• Upon acceptance, complete the university’s official enrollment to secure your place in the Master’s program.