About scholarship
The Sophie Germain Scholarship 2026/27 is now open for international students worldwide. This fully funded scholarship supports outstanding students to pursue Master’s (M1 or M2) and PhD studies in Mathematics and related fields in France. The program is funded by the Jacques Hadamard Mathematics Foundation.
Host Country: France
Study Location: Paris
Host Institutions: University of Paris-Saclay, Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Degree Levels: Master M1, Master M2, PhD
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Duration
- Master’s (M1): 1 year
- Master’s (M2): 2 years
- PhD: 3 years
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:
- Annual stipend of €11,000
- Coverage of university registration fees
- Up to €2,000 for round-trip airfare and visa costs
- Housing support and essential living items for international students
Eligible Fields
The scholarship is available for Mathematics and Applications programs.
Eligible Master’s Programs – 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 (École Polytechnique)
- Pure Mathematics
Eligible Master’s Programs – 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
- Open to all international students
- Applicants from outside Europe are eligible
- Applicants must apply to one of the eligible Master’s programs
- Non-European students must obtain a student visa after selection
Selection Criteria
- Based on academic excellence
- Evaluation of academic transcripts
- Quality of recommendation letters
Required Documents
- Completed personal information form
- Selected Master’s program name
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts
- Academic CV
- Names and email addresses of referees
- Study plan (maximum 2 pages)
Application Procedure
- Admission and scholarship applications are combined under one process
- No separate scholarship application after admission
- Applicants must apply online through the official Sophie Germain Scholarship platform
- No application fee is required by the scholarship itself (any program-specific admission fees depend on university rules)
- After selection, non-European students must apply for a French student visa
Additional Opportunity
Applicants may also consider applying for the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship if eligible.
How to Apply
- Submit your online application through the official Sophie Germain Scholarship website before the deadline.