UNIV’R Program – Sciences Po Master’s Scholarship 2026

We are pleased to inform you that the call for applications for the 5th cohort of the UNIV’R Programme (Sciences Po Paris) is now open from 28 November 2025 to 1 February 2026. The programme offers fully funded scholarships for refugees to pursue a two-year master’s degree (in English or French) at Sciences Po Paris, beginning August/September 2026.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: January 22, 2026 (Fee Waiver) · February 1, 2026 (Final Submission)
2. Value: Visa Fee Waiver · Travel Costs · Social Security Coverage · Administrative & Financial Support
3. Study Level: Master’s (2-year programs only)
4. School: Sciences Po
5. Sponsor: UNIV’R Program (UNHCR + AUF)
6. Eligible Country: Refugees residing in a first country of asylum outside the EU

Eligibility Criteria for UNIV’R Program – Sciences Po Master’s Scholarship 2026

To apply to the UNIV'R program and be assessed for potential support, candidates must meet all of the following conditions:

• Be legally recognized as a refugee by the first country of asylum or by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Note: Asylum seekers are not eligible. The refugee status recognition process must be completed.

• Reside in a first country of asylum outside the European Union.

• Be no more than 35 years old at the time of application.

• Have submitted a complete application file via the Sciences Po platform before February 1, 2026 (23:59 Paris time).

Benefits of UNIV’R Program – Sciences Po Master’s Scholarship 2026

This program aims to facilitate access to higher education in France and offers comprehensive support:

1. Administrative, social, and financial support
2. Visa fee waiver
3. Scholarship covering travel and social security expenses

Participants in the UNIV'R program come to France on a student visa. Upon completion of their studies, they can apply for a one-year residence permit to look for work, but there is no guarantee of a permanent stay.

How to Apply

Candidates must complete and send this UNIV'R form via the dedicated UNHCR platform (link to be included) before February 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Paris time).

Important: The UNIV'R form cannot be completed in multiple sessions. Prepare all documents in advance.

For any questions regarding the UNIV'R program at Sciences Po, you can contact direction.engagement@sciencespo.fr .

III- General Calendar

Sciences Po

•January 22, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Paris time): Deadline to request a waiver of application fees from Sciences Po.

•Until January 27, 2026 : Sciences Po processes waiver requests and sends a response by email to applicants.

•February 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Paris time): Deadline to finalize the submission of the complete application file on the Sciences Po platform.

• Admission results communicated by Sciences Po according to the date on which the file is considered complete: response no later than April 23, 2026

For any questions regarding the UNIV'R program at Sciences Po, you can contact direction.engagement@sciencespo.fr.

For more information, visit United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

February 1, 2026

Application Link(s)

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