Opportunity: France – South Africa Scholarship Programme 2021

Type: Postgraduate scholarship

Location: France

Who Can Apply: Citizens of South Africa and Lesotho

 

The France – South Africa Scholarship Programme is directed to South African students who intend to study in universities or higher education institutions in France for their Master’s degree or PhD.

The programme is also open to Lesothan students.

The current call for applications is open for students who intend to start their studies in France in September 2022. Applicants will be contacted individually as needed. The list of the laureates and the waiting list will be announced according to the indicated timeline. Follow-up requests by applicants will not be answered

 

Due to the differences between the Southern and Northern hemisphere calendars, laureates will follow a specific programme in South Africa from January to July 2022. This track will include online French courses organized by the network of the Alliances Françaises. It may also include an internship in French Companies based in South Africa, depending on the opportunities and the profile of each laureate.

This call for applications is open to all fields of studies.

Applicants are invited to read carefully the rulebook for the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme and the frequently asked questions. You can also consult the Campus France South Africa website to find more details on higher education institutions and study programmes in France. If you need any help or advice on finding the most appropriate programme for you, you can Campus France South Africa.

 

Timeline

• Deadline of the current call for applications: 21 September 2021
• Information webinars by Campus France: follow social media
• Interview of the eligible candidates: October 2021
• Results: November/December 2021
• Specific programme in South Africa (online french courses and possibly internship): January 2022 – July 2022
• Departure to France: Early September 2022

 

Visit Official Scholarship Page to Apply

 

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