French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, via embassy Cooperation and Cultural Action Departments (SCAC)
French Government Scholarships (Bourses du Gouvernement Français)
The French Government Scholarships (Bourses du Gouvernement Français) is a partially-funded scholarship from French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, via embassy Cooperation and Cultural Action Departments (SCAC) for , Master's, PhD pursuing any field in France. Deadline: Set locally each year by the SCAC of the French embassy in your country.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- language, Master's, PhD
- Where
- France
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Varies by country and programme; may include a monthly living allowance, tuition coverage, social security and other benefits
- Deadline
- Set locally each year by the SCAC of the French embassy in your country
- Host countries
- France
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
International students; eligibility varies by country Nationality Requirements Academic Requirements Eligibility, levels and fields vary locally, but the programme generally supports students with solid academic records heading into master's, doctoral or specialised study. Many calls expect you to already hold, or to be about to complete, the degree below the level you're applying for. Programme and Field Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly living allowance, where the embassy programme provides one.
- Tuition coverage or fee support, depending on the call.
- Enrolment in the French social security system.
- Additional benefits that some SCACs offer, such as insurance, housing assistance or travel support.
- The precise package is decided by each embassy's SCAC, so confirm exactly which of these apply to the call you're considering before you assume any single benefit is included.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Set locally each year by the SCAC of the French embassy in your country
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.