Applications are being received for the Idex Scholarships at Côte d’Azur University to study in France. This scholarship program to study in Europe aims to attract outstanding students for studies at the university. The scholarship program is open to candidates of all nationalities who wish to study in one of the eligible Master’s degrees and covers all of your tuition fees, including a stipend of €5,000 paid in two installments over the academic year.
The main selection criterion is academic excellence. Candidates must have an excellent academic record and demonstrate the potential to excel in their field of study. About 10 Idex scholarships are awarded each year to the best MSc candidates. Côte d’Azur University is a public research university in France. The university won the prestigious Initiative d’Excellence (Idex) label in 2016, which positions it among the 10 best French research-intensive universities.
The institution has 35,000 students in initial and continuing education, including 20% foreign students, and eight University and research Schools (EUR). Its university campuses are located in several cities of the Alpes-Maritimes department as well as Sophia Antipolis technology park. It is part of the academic region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur which includes the academies of Aix-Marseille and Nice.
Program details
- Host institution: Université Côte d’Azur in France.
- Fields of study: Please see list below.
- Number of scholarships: About 10.
- Duration: One year.
- Target Group: open to candidates of any age or nationality.
Idex Scholarships at Côte d’Azur University Benefits
This university scholarship program to help study in France is a scholarship of excellence based on merit that covers the full tuition fees and includes a stipend of €5,000 paid in two installments over the academic year. The selected candidate will then be able to focus on their studies without worrying about those expenses. The scholarship is only awarded for one year.
Eligible Programs
This scholarship program is open for candidates who apply to one of the international programs at the Université Côte d’Azur listed below:
- European Masters Molecular Pathology
- MSc Biobanks and complex data management
- MSc Data science & artificial intelligence
- MSc Biocontrol solution for plant health
- MSc Modeling of neuronal and cognitive systems
- MSc Environmental hazards and risks management
- MSc Music scoring for visual media and sound design
- MSc Management of the flavor and fragrance industry
- MSc Marres Ocean science conservation and innovation
- MSc SMART-EDTECH.
Idex Scholarships at Côte d’Azur University Eligibility
The main criterion of selection for this scholarship to Study in France is academic excellence. Therefore, candidates of any age or nationality can apply as long as their results match expectations. Furthermore, candidates must:
- hold an Undergraduate degree diploma;
- have applied for one of the eligible programs above;
- Satisfy any other requirements of their chosen program. Please contact the university for more details
Note : Students who have already been registered at Université Côte d’Azur are NOT eligible. In addition, this scholarship cannot be combined with any other.
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- Japan and World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries;
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How to Apply for the Idex Scholarships at Côte d’Azur University?
Those who wish to apply for this scholarship to study in Europe should first apply for the MSc program of their choice BEFORE applying for the IDEX Scholarship. To apply, please follow the steps below:
- Complete the Idex Scholarship Application Form electronically. Do not print to fill in manually (see “How should I complete the form” section for more details).
- Rename the file “IDEX Scholarship application – your name”
- Prepare a PDF copy of your academic transcripts for your last academic year
- Merge the form and the academic transcript into one single document
- Send your application to [email protected] with the title “IDEX Scholarship application + your name + MSc you applied to”.
Note : If you are currently completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent, provide your transcript for the academic year 2021-2022. If you have already completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent, provide your transcript for the final year of your degree.
How should I complete the form
The form is divided into 2 parts. The first one covers your personal details and is straightforward. Two remarks though:
- Regarding your date of birth (D.O.B.) please use the format dd/mm/yyyy
- Make sure you indicate an e-mail address that will not be deactivated as it will be used to inform you of the outcome
The second one covers your Academic Background and the results obtained.
- If you are currently completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent, we will want to know about the 2021-2022 academic year. You will need to provide the title of your degree, the name and location of your university and also the overall grade for that year. This will be checked against the academic transcript included in your application.
- If you have already completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent, we will want to know about your final year of studies. You will need to provide the title of your degree, the university name and location as well as your overall grade for that year. This will be checked against the academic transcript included in your application.
Note: Candidates will receive an automatic confirmation when the administration receives their applications. The outcome of the scholarship should be announced around mid-June 2023, whether favorable or not.
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