France South Africa Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a citizen of South Africa, Lesotho or Malawi
• Have been born on or after 1 January 1996
• Be intend on studying towards a Master’s degree or PhD
• Be intend on enrolling at a French Higher Education institution (you do not have to be accepted in a higher education institution before applying for this scholarship)
• Intend on starting your studies in September 2026

Documents you will need

• Updated resume/ curriculum vitae, including entire academic record
• Covering letter, including motivations and interests in the selected academic project
• University transcripts for the last 2 years of study
• Proof of acceptance for the study programme stating in the application (between February and May/ June 2026)
• Supervisor commitment letter (or by the two supervisors, South African and French in case of a co-tutelle) indicating their commitment to supervise in France and in South Africa
• Cost-sharing commitment letter from the corresponding organisation

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Register an Account
   • Login
   • France South Africa Scholarship Rulebook
   • France South Africa Scholarship FAQ’s
   • Why to study in France
   • Help or advice on finding the most appropriate programme – contact Campus France South Africa

   Applications must be submitted online at: France South Africa Scholarship Application 2026

   Candidates will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About France South Africa

Campus France is the French government agency that promotes higher education in France to international students.