French Embassy Master And PhD Scholarship Program 2018/2019

This programme forms part of the commitment between France and South Africa to establish fruitful partnerships between their universities while building a vast network of academic and professional contacts.

Degree level

• Masters

Who can apply?

Applicants must: 

• Be citizens of South Africa or Lesotho
• Hold a bachelor’s or honour’s degree

If the applicant has not yet been accepted to study at a French institution (in English or French), he/she must apply for admission to three French institutions while completing the scholarship application.

Knowledge of English is required.

Fields of Study

• Engineering, Energy, Transport
• Environment, Biodiversity, Space and earth science
• Management, Economy, IT
• Architecture/design
• Sports
• Social and Political Science

Scholarship benefits and period

The duration of the bursary is one year, once renewable should the student continue with the Master 2 programme.

Full bursary includes visa expenses, round-trip flight tickets, social and medical insurance, tuition fees (up to a limited amount) and a monthly stipend for living expenses (partial funding may also be granted).

Application Process Link

French Embassy Master and PhD scholarship program 2018/2019