Fellowships
The University of Lille's Graduate Programmes extend scholarships to attract highly talented students to their master's tracks. These scholarships not only recognize academic excellence but also aim to foster a diverse and vibrant academic community.
Calendar
| APPLICATIONS | RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 CALL | February 15 2026 - March 15th 2026 | April 15th 2026 | |
| #2 CALL | April 1rst 2026 - April 30th 2026 | May 29th 2026 |
THE FIRST CALL HAS BEEN DELAYED TO FEBRUARY 15TH
The decisions of the selection panels are strictly confidential and may not be disclosed.
Scholarships & Grants
Arriving in France
You are coming to study in France for the 1st time?
- Eligibility: incoming international students enrolling for the first time in a French higher education institution for a master track of one of the Graduate Programmes.
- Grant allocation criteria: Selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Academic criteria based on the study track followed, the academic record, and the institution of origin
- Professional criteria based on the research project and the consistency with the scope of the Graduate Programme
- €8,500
NB : The scholarship covers one academic year and is paid in ten monthly installments starting in October. The scholarship may be renewed for the second year of the master's program upon request.
*after academic registration*, upon presentation of a certificate of registration at the University of Lille, as well as proof of physical presence at the University of Lille.
Studying in France
You have already studied in France?
- Eligibility: French students, international students already in France, and those renewing their scholarship into the second year, in a master track of Graduate Programmes.
- Grant allocation criteria: Selection based on the following criteria:
- Academic criteria based on the study track followed, the academic record, and the institution of origin
- Professional criteria based on the research project and the consistency with the scope of the Graduate Programme
- €4,500
NB : The scholarship covers one academic year and is paid in ten monthly installments starting in October. The scholarship may be renewed for the second year of the master's program upon request.
*after academic registration*, upon presentation of a certificate of registration at the University of Lille, as well as proof of physical presence at the University of Lille.
Guidelines for online application
- Dowload and read the Application Check List available on our 'resources' page
- Fill-out the application form in English or French
- Navigate through the online application form, divided into different steps, each associated with one page. All registration steps can be modified prior to the final submission of the application (final step).
- Submit a fully completed application online before the deadline.
- Provide all the documents indicated as mandatory through the application form.
- If you submit more than one application, only the most recent one will be considered.
- After the submission of your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of receipt by email (check your spam box if necessary).
Upload required documents
If you meet all the requirements and wish to apply for the Graduate Programmes Scholarships, the following list of documents should be attached to the application in PDF format:
- Curriculum Vitae, detailing your education and degrees obtained (with indication of global grade average and rank when possible), your work experience including internships, certificates and awards, skills and any information that may help to assess your application.
- Certified copy of your degree(s) (add an English translation if necessary) or certificate of registration from your university (for final year students)
- Transcript of marks for the last two years.
- Passport (or valid identity document)
- two reference letters by teachers or researchers who have spent some time with you. They should explain in which circumstances they have known you and then describe what they think are your qualities and strengths, and why they think we should award a scholarship to you.
- Any other document you consider useful for the application
All the documents indicated as mandatory must be provided through the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are missing a mandatory document, please attach a text file explaining your situation.
For any questions or concerns, you may reach out to our grants administrator
grants-graduate-programmes@univ-lille.fr