The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme is a special chance for South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi students. They can go to France to study for their Master’s degree or PhD. Every year, they start taking applications. The next time they will start is on 14th June 2024. This is for students who will start studying in France in September 2025. You can apply no matter what you want to study.
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France- South Africa Fully Funded Scholarship Programme
The French Embassy in South Africa started this programme to help France and South Africa learn from each other. People from different places oversee the programme and choose who gets the scholarship.
What Can You Study?
You can use the scholarship for Master’s or PhD programmes at a school in France. But make sure the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research recognizes your programme. It’s important to note that many Master of Science (MSc) degrees are not recognized as Master’s degrees in France.
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Who Can Apply?
To apply, you must:
- Be born on or after 1st January 1995
- Be a citizen of South Africa, Lesotho, or Malawi
- Be enrolled in a French school to study for a Master’s degree or PhD
The scholarship lasts for a certain amount of time that you will spend in France. This time matches the time you need to get your degree.
What Does the Scholarship Include?
The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme offers two types of scholarships:
- Full Scholarship by the Embassy of France: This scholarship is fully funded by the Embassy of France. It includes:
- A return flight ticket to France covers your travel from your home country to France and back.
- A monthly allowance: This is a set amount of money each month to help cover your living expenses in France.
- Extra help for accommodation: Additional financial support is provided to help cover your housing costs in France.
- Cost Sharing Scholarship: This type involves a partnership between the Embassy of France and another organization. In this case:
- The monthly allowance is provided either fully or partially by a partner organization. This means that the Embassy of France and the partner organization share the cost of the monthly allowance.
Application Process
The application process for the France-South Africa Scholarship Programme is conducted online. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Application Submission: You must submit your application online. Please fill out all the required fields and upload any necessary documents.
- Deadline: It’s important to submit your application before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
- Final Submission: Once you’ve reviewed your application and made sure everything is correct, you can make your final submission. After this point, you won’t be able to change your application.
- Application Status Notification: After you’ve made your final submission, you’ll receive a delivery status notification by email. This will confirm that your application has been received.
- Incomplete Applications: Your application will be automatically rejected if it is incomplete. So, make sure to provide all the required information and documents.
How are Applicants Chosen?
Applicants are chosen based on their application files. If your application is shortlisted, you will be interviewed. The Advisory Board will then choose the scholarship recipients based on several factors, including:
- The candidate’s skills and merit as indicated by his/her academic record and professional background.
- The quality of his/her studies project and its coherence with his/her background.
- For PhD applicants, the Advisory Board will favour PhDs under co-supervision. The commitment of South African and French supervisors will be decisive.
- The level of proficiency in foreign languages and its adequacy with the chosen study programmes.
Conclusion
The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme is a great chance for students from South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi to study in France. It offers many benefits and allows you to choose from a wide range of study programmes. So, go ahead and apply! Good luck!
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