Amount: Approx. €769 - €1,700 per month (stipend) + social security + tuition waiver
Deadline: Varies by country (typically January - April)
Level: graduate, phd
Renewable: No
About
The French Government offers scholarships to foreign students through its embassies and consulates abroad, as part of bilateral cooperation agreements. These are highly prestigious.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: various countries, often through bilateral agreements
- GPA: 3.0+
- Nomination often comes through the French Embassy in the applicant's home country.
- Admission to a French higher education institution.
Required Materials
- Application form (often via Campus France or French Embassy)
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Application procedures and deadlines vary significantly by country. Contact the Campus France office or French Embassy in your home country.
Tips
Your primary point of contact is the French Embassy or Campus France office in your home country. Start the process very early, as it often involves a pre-selection process at the embassy level.