The Guillaume Dupaix International Master’s Scholarship, funded by the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, offers a unique opportunity to high-achieving individuals like you. Whether you aspire to advance your studies or experience academic exchange in Europe, this scholarship aims to support your academic journey at the University of Luxembourg.

Eligibility Criteria

• International applicants, both from EU and non-EU countries, applying to a master’s degree
• Only Master programmes that run their two-year programme in Luxembourg. Master programmes that have a mandatory semester or year abroad are not eligible.
• Excellent academic performance during undergraduate studies
• Full-time students
• Non-beneficiaries of Luxembourg’s State Financial Aid for Higher Education

Scholarship Benefits

The Guillaume Dupaix International Master’s Scholarship provides a stipend of €10,000 per academic year for 2 years. The stipend is in two parts: one covers housing, while the other covers an amount paid in instalments at the beginning of each semester for a maximum of two years.

The scholarship is subject to performance evaluation and may be withheld, for example, in the case of academic misconduct, poor academic performance, or withdrawal from the master’s programme.

The scholarship does not cover the security deposit and the insurance. The student needs to apply for their accommodation in a timely manner and closely follow the instructions and deadlines in the accommodation section.

Application Procedure

Applying for the scholarship involves a two-step process:

1. Consultation for Admission Requirements: The applicants are required to check out the admission requirements on the webpage of the Master programme of their interest to ensure they are eligible.
2. Apply for a Master’s degree: Then, proceed to apply for a master’s degree programme of your choice. Visit the online admission portal to do that.
3. Wait for Evaluation: After submitting your online applications for the master’s degree programme, the application will be evaluated by the Director of Studies of the selected master’s programme. If the Director of Studies considers that your application meets the required excellence criteria, you will receive a notification inviting you to apply for the excellence scholarship separately. The link to submit your scholarship application will be included in this notification.

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Application Deadline: March 29, 2024

Scholarship application:

For your online scholarship application, you will need to:

• Complete the online form dedicated to the scholarship. Remember, the link will be sent to your email after your application has been successful
• Attach a personal statement on your motivations for applying and elaborating on your strengths,
• Attach two academic recommendation letters

Once you have submitted your scholarship application, it will be evaluated.

Required Documents

Applications for the Master’s degree programme must include the following documents:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Two letters of academic or professional recommendation with contact details
• A copy of the email confirming the successful submission of your master’s application to the University of Luxembourg

Please Note: Selection is based on academic performance, the originality of the personal statement, and the strengths of your candidacy.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of applicants for the scholarship will go through an internal evaluation procedure.

Successful candidates will be notified by mid-May 2024, and they will need to confirm the acceptance of their scholarship within three business days.

Meanwhile, all candidates will receive a final response, regardless of their scholarship application status.

Successful scholarship awardees will be required to sign a Scholarship Agreement, including a declaration of honour in acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Guillaume Dupaix International Master’s Scholarship, upon resumption in September 2024.

For more information, visit the University of Luxembourg scholarship page.