The France–South Africa Scholarship Program is designed for South African, Lesothoan, and Malawian students seeking to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees at universities or higher education institutions in France.
Applications are currently open for students planning to commence their studies in France in September 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified individually, with the list of awardees and waitlisted candidates announced according to the specified timeline.
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Applicants are advised not to send follow-up inquiries.
Due to differences in academic calendars between the Southern and Northern hemispheres, recipients will participate in a specific program in South Africa from February 2024 to July 2024.
This program includes online French courses offered by the Alliances Françaises network and potential internships with French companies and organizations in South Africa, contingent upon available opportunities and individual profiles.
Eligible Study Programs
The scholarship supports Master’s or PhD programs at French higher education institutions located in France.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the France–South Africa Scholarship Program, applicants must:
— Be born on or after January 1, 1994.
— Hold citizenship from South Africa, Lesotho, or Malawi.
— Be enrolled in a French higher education institution to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD within the stipulated timeframe for obtaining the degree.
The scholarship duration corresponds to the necessary period spent in France to complete the degree requirements.
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For Master’s degrees, the scholarship duration ranges from 10 to 22 months, aligning with the typical two-year program duration.
In specific cases, such as graduates with Honours Bachelor’s degrees, students may apply directly to M2 (the second year of the Master’s Program).
Admission decisions rest solely with the hosting higher education institution.
At the end of the first academic year, the Embassy of France assesses students’ progress to determine continuation into the second year of the Master’s program.
For PhDs, the scholarship covers a maximum of 3 years. Renewal requires annual justification of research progress.
In the case of PhDs under co-supervision/cotutelle, specific periods in France must be outlined.
The scholarship is applicable only during these periods spent in France.
If the curriculum includes coursework outside France, applicants must detail these requirements and intentions during the application process for both PhD and Master’s degrees.
Scholarship Types
Under the France–South Africa Scholarship Program, two schemes are available:
- Full Scholarship by the Embassy of France:
— France Excellence scholarship status including social security, priority for student housing, visa fee exemption, and Campus France Paris assistance.
— Round-trip flight ticket to France.
— Monthly allowance (approximately 850 euros for Master’s students and 1400 euros for PhD students).
— Additional personalized accommodation aid (around 150 euros/month) available from the French Government via CAF.
- Cost-Sharing Scholarship:
— Monthly allowance fully or partially provided by a partner (Advisory Board member, company, higher education institution, or other funding agency).
— All other benefits of the full scholarship provided by the Embassy of France.
— Candidates can propose this scheme during their application or be recommended by the Advisory Board, with specific instructions from the French Embassy for securing co-funding.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek additional funding from local or French higher education institutions, as well as private sector companies, for their academic projects.
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Preference will be given to applicants who secure alternative sources of financing. However, parental commitment or funding from family businesses will not qualify as co-funding.
Applicants and scholarship recipients must promptly notify the Embassy of France of any additional funding they receive.
Timeline:
— Webinars: Scheduled for June 2023 to provide application preparation tips. Follow Campus France South Africa on social media for webinar details.
— Interview of eligible candidates: November 2023.
— Results announcement: End of November/early December 2023.
— Specific program in South Africa (online French courses and possibly internship): February 2024 – July 2024.
— Departure to France: Early September 2024.
Applicants and scholarship recipients will be contacted individually as needed. Due to the high volume of applications, follow-up inquiries from candidates will not receive responses.
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Application deadline: October 16, 2023, at 23:59 SA time.
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