Applications are open for the EURECOM 6G Excellence scholarship to study in France. The scholarship program has been created by EURECOM and the OpenAirInterface Software Alliance to support highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science in Intelligent Communication systems and who can demonstrate their interest in the future intelligent networks (6G).
Applicants should also have potential in some of the following fields: Wireless Communications, Mobile Computing, Networking, Mobile Applications and Services, communication theory, Signal Processing, and learning for networks. All excellent students applying for a master’s in Intelligent Communication Systems with a strong interest in future intelligent networks (6G) are welcome to apply for this scholarship. For external applicants, the program includes 2 (two) 6G EXCELLENCE scholarships of EUR 5.000 for the complete Masters duration (24 months).
Created in 1991, EURECOM is a French Graduate school and a research center in digital sciences, located on the French Riviera, in the heart of Sophia Antipolis Techno Park. The institution is part of the Institut Mines-Télécom and it is a founding member of the SophiaTech Campus in Sophia Antipolis. Eurecom is a mall higher education institution that offers courses and programs leading to master’s degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
Program Details
- Host institution: EURECOM in France.
- Fields of Study: Master of Science in Intelligent Communication Systems.
- Number of Awards: Not specified.
- Duration: programs’ duration.
- Target group: open to all nationalities.
Benefits of EURECOM 6G Excellence scholarship
This scholarship program to study in France is not a fully funded program and it provides a monetary value of EUR 5.000 to selected candidates.
Eligibility for EURECOM 6G Excellence scholarship
This university scholarship program to study in France is open to candidates who meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Computer science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, etc) from a recognized top university that meet the following requirements:
- must appear in one of the international ranking list: THE, QS, ARWU
- or in Top 50 Chinese Universities according to ARWU , Top 50 Indian engineering colleges or universities (NIRF India)
- Depending on the case, top universities of the country appearing in THE, QS, ARWU, CS Ranking, Scimago by subject : computer science and ICT; or Location: Asia or Latin America ranking or in QS BRICS, Asia, Latin America, Arab Region or EECA (Emerging Europe and Central Asia) ranking
- Minimum Overall GPA score of 3.5/4 (Or CGPA of 7/10) or belonging to the top 10% of your graduating class (an official document issued by your university that proves you are among the top 10% of your graduating class, such as a statement signed and stamped by your University, a reference letter, a class ranking certificate, etc.)
- Demonstrate a proven interest in future intelligent networks (6G) and some of the fields of specialization: Wireless Communications, Mobile Computing, Networking, Mobile Applications and Services, communication theory, Signal Processing and learning for networks (a short letter of explanation will be required).
- Knowledge and willingness to work within the OpenAirInterface Alliance are very strong assets. The selection of candidates and the granting of the scholarship is done based solely on the evaluation of the academic records of the candidates, their motivation (interest in future intelligent networks/6G), and the recognition of their university.
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How to Apply for the EURECOM 6G Excellence scholarship
Eligible applicants who wish to apply for this Europe scholarship program should click on the apply button below and follow the given instructions to submit their application. The application for the Master’s program and the scholarship are done through the same form accessible using the apply button below..
However, those who wish to be considered for this scholarship need to specify that in their motivation letter. Besides the normal application package, you will also be asked to upload three (3) additional “6G Excellence scholarship” specific documents:
- Proof of excellence of your university (ex: a screenshot of the ranking webpage)
- Your overall GPA or belonging to the top 10% of your class (one page where the information is highlighted)
- One short letter describing your past experience/courses and interests in the field (one-page maximum).
The application deadline is . For more details on the EURECOM 6G Excellence scholarship to study in France, please visit the official page.