The University of Paris-Saclay is pleased to offer Master Fellowships and Scholarships Programme for the 2017-2018 academic year. French and International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.

The aim of the Sciences for Environmental Challenges program, the first year of Master’s degree, is to allow students to address the environmental scientific challenges on an interdisciplinary base by familiarizing them with knowledge and tools in areas which can be theoretical, experimental, or based on mathematical modeling.

University of Paris-Saclay provides a master’s level education program backed by research of the highest international level, benefiting from the pooling together of the resources and attractiveness of partners, and targeting a diverse student population, willing to reach the highest degree of knowledge to help them access the jobs of the future.

Course Level: Scholarships and Fellowships are available to pursue master degree programme.

Study Subject: This program is organized around three main facets of the environment: Biodiversity and Ecology, Geophysical Environment, Environmental Economy and Management. The Sciences for Environmental Challenges program opens up career opportunities in research, as well as in engineering positions connected to themes such as biodiversity, environment, natural resources and to their management:• State bodies• Project manager and jobs related to research and development in a company or in an academic environment• Conception and Production in companies• Environmental Management policies• Ambitious projects and technological challenges• Audit and consulting

Scholarship Award: Fee waivers are available under certain conditions.Fellowships are also awarded to a few highly qualified students to partially cover living expenses.

A few accommodations are available on the Palaiseau campus for students.

Requests for fee waivers, fellowships and accommodations are submitted online as part of the Master’s application procedure

Admission of the students is based on the evaluation of academic transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation.

Number of Scholarships: An enrolment of 30 to 40 students is expected.

Scholarship can be taken in France

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

The program is open to highly qualified French and international students with a strong scientific background who hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

Nationality: French and International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their Bachelors degree or equivalent.

English language Requirements: Although almost written material and slides are in English, some lectures of this M1 year may be given in French, ask the program directors for details. International students are strongly urged to enrol in a “French as a foreign language” course at Ecole Polytechnique.

Scholarships in France

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Beyond the 2nd session, the application procedure will reopen on May 15 and close definitely on June 30, 2017, then the admissibility of your application will depend on the results of the first 2 sessions of recruitment and in every case, you will receive an answer on July 15, 2017 at the latest.

Scholarship Link