SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Host Country: France
Location: Paris
Universities: University of Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Degree Level: Master’s (M1 or M2) and PhD Programs
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
About the Sophie Germain Scholarship
The Sophie Germain Scholarship is fully funded by the Jacques Hadamard Mathematics Foundation and offers international students the opportunity to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in Mathematics and Applications at leading French institutions. The program is designed for talented students worldwide and supports both European and non-European students (visa required for non-Europeans).
Approximately 50 Master’s scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year.
Scholarship Duration
- Master’s M1: 1 Year
- Master’s M2: 2 Years
- PhD: 3 Years
Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
- €11,000 annual stipend
- University registration fees coverage
- Up to €2,000 for round airfare and visa costs
- Housing support and essential living expenses for international students
Eligible Fields
The scholarship is available for programs in Mathematics and Applications.
Master 1 (M1) Programs:
- Analysis Modelling Simulation
- Applied Algebra
- Applied Mathematics (ENSTA-Orsay / Evry)
- Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematics and Interaction
- Mathematics and Statistical Learning
- Program J. Hadamard Mathematics (Orsay / ENS Paris-Saclay / Ecole Polytechnique)
- Pure Mathematics
Master 2 (M2) Programs:
- 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
- Open to all international students
- Students must apply to an eligible master’s program
- Non-European students must apply for a visa
Selection Criteria
- Selection is based on academic merit
- Evaluated using transcripts, letters of recommendation, and study plan
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- Personal information
- Master’s program name
- Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts
- Academic CV
- Names and emails of referees
- Study plan (maximum 2 pages)
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via the official website. Applicants must follow the detailed instructions provided to complete their submission.
Application Deadline
February 1, 2026
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