Administered By: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs & Campus France
Monthly Allowance of €1,181 (Master's) or €1,800 (Doctoral) + International Airfare + Train Transportation in France + Cultural Activities Subsidy + Comprehensive Mutual Health Coverage
Master's Level (12 to 36 Months) or Doctoral Level (12 to 36 Months dual-degree)
Foreign candidates nominated directly by accredited French higher education establishments (Universities, Grandes Écoles). Maximum age 25 for Master's, 30 for PhD.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
Master's Level (12 to 36 Months) or Doctoral Level (12 to 36 Months dual-degree)
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Foreign candidates nominated directly by accredited French higher education establishments (Universities, Grandes Écoles). Maximum age 25 for Master's, 30 for PhD.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to 10 Jan 2027.
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