The France – South Africa Scholarship Programme is a prestigious initiative aimed at fostering academic excellence and cultural exchange between France and South Africa.
This programme offers fully funded scholarships to South African students, as well as those from Lesotho and Malawi, to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in France.
In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on the programme, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
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Programme Overview
Fully Funded France – South Africa Scholarships 2025: Eligibility, Benefits, and Application Process
The France – South Africa Scholarship Programme is a highly selective call for candidates, designed to strengthen high-level exchanges between France and South Africa.
The programme is open to all fields of study and is directed at students who intend to start their studies in France in September 2025. The scholarship includes a range of benefits, including social security, priority access to student housing, visa fee exemption, a return flight ticket to France, and a monthly allowance towards living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African, Mosotho, or Malawian national.
- Be born on or after 1st January 1995.
- Be eligible for admission to the chosen Master’s or Doctoral programme.
- Be enrolled in a French Higher Education institution to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD.
Application Process
The application process for the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme involves several steps:
- Create a Member Account: Applicants must create a member account with a valid email address after accepting the terms and conditions of the programme.
- Fill in the Forms Online: Candidates must fill in the forms online, ensuring that all necessary information is provided accurately.
- Upload Required Documents: Applicants must upload all requested documents, including academic transcripts, certificates, and proof of language proficiency.
- Final Submission: The complete scholarship application file must be submitted online before the deadline, 14 October 2024 at 23:59 South Africa time.
Timeline
The timeline for the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme is as follows:
- Call for Applications: The call for applications is open until 14 October 2024 at 23:59 SA time.
- Webinar: A webinar will be organized in June 2024 to provide students with useful information to prepare their applications.
- Interview of Eligible Candidates: Interviews will take place in November 2024.
- Results: Results will be announced at the end of November/early December 2024.
- Specific Programme in South Africa: Laureates will follow a specific programme in South Africa from February 2025 to July 2025, including online French courses and possibly an internship.
- Departure to France: Scholars will depart for France in early September 2025.
Benefits
The France – South Africa Scholarship Programme offers a range of benefits to successful applicants, including:
- Social Security: Scholars will be covered by social security, which includes risk of infection and diseases, risk of accidents, and liability insurance.
- Priority Access to Student Housing: Scholars will have priority access to student housing via Campus France.
- Visa Fee Exemption: Scholars will be exempt from visa fees and will receive assistance from Campus France Paris.
- Return Flight Ticket: Scholars will receive a return flight ticket to France.
- Monthly Allowance: Scholars will receive a monthly allowance towards living expenses, approximately 850 euros for Master’s students and 1400 euros for PhD students.
- Accommodation Aid: Scholars may receive accommodation aid of approximately 150 euros per month.
Conclusion
The France – South Africa Scholarship Programme is an exceptional opportunity for African students to pursue higher education in France.
With its comprehensive benefits and rigorous selection process, this programme is designed to foster academic excellence and cultural exchange between France and South Africa.
If you are a motivated and talented student from South Africa, Lesotho, or Malawi, we encourage you to apply for this prestigious scholarship programme.
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Useful Links
- France – South Africa Scholarship Programme Website
- Campus France South Africa Website
- Rulebook for the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme
Contact
For any queries or assistance, please contact the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme directly.
Note
Please note that this article is for informational purposes only and does not supersede the official information provided by the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme.
