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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
France
Accepted nationalities
All except: France
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Age limit
25 years old at most
Other conditions
  • You must be enrolled in a study programme abroad. Candidates with dual nationality, one of whose nationalities is French, are not eligible.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be of foreign nationality (non French) and enrolled in a study program abroad. Candidates with dual nationality, one of whose nationalities is French, are not eligible.
  • You must live in France during the academic year for which the scholarship is given. A Wings scholarship cannot be awarded to students who take distance courses from abroad.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Live in France during the academic year for which the scholarship is given. A Wings scholarship cannot be awarded to students who take distance courses from abroad.
  • You commit to doing your final Master 2 internship (and possibly your Master 1 internship) in one of the Digital Systems for Humans Graduate school partner laboratories, which makes Wings scholarships incompatible with work-study students / apprenticeship contracts.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Commit to doing your final Master 2 internship (and possibly your Master 1 internship) in one of the Digital Systems for Humans Graduate school partner laboratories (which makes Wings scholarships incompatible for work-study students / apprenticeship contracts)
  • You must express interest in pursuing a PhD degree following the Master's Degree.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Express interest in pursuing a PhD degree following the Master's Degree.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

At your expense
Tuition
What is left for you to pay
  • Tuition fees are not covered by the Wings programme.
When it is paid
The €8,000 allocation is paid in two instalments: 50% in the first semester and 50% in the second semester, subject to passing the first semester's exams.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for the eligible master's degree of your choice.To do at the same time as: step 2 and step 3
    With whom
    You (the applicant)
  2. Step 2: Explain in your master's application letter why you wish to receive a Wings scholarship.To do at the same time as: step 1 and step 3
    With whom
    You (the applicant)
  3. Step 3: Fill in the form on pages 5-6 of the Wings document and send it to eur-ds4h.international@univ-cotedazur.fr.To do at the same time as: step 1 and step 2
    With whom
    You (the applicant)

Where to apply

Université Côte d'Azur (opens in a new tab) · WINGS Excellence Scholarships Program

Official title (in English): Excellence Scholarships Program - WINGS

Verified on 1 November 2026

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