Studying in France is a dream for many foreign students. But between registration fees, housing, food and administrative procedures, the budget can quickly become an obstacle. Fortunately, grants exist to help you finance your project. Campus France is the main gateway to discover and apply for these grants.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarships
Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships
National mechanisms or specific calls for doctoral students and post-docs.
Networks MSCA doctoral students (Marie Skłodowska-Curie)
Funding for networked theses: doctoral salary + research.
- Excellence scholarships from French universities :
Some schools and universities grant partial or total aid to the most deserving international students.
- Bilateral grants :
Based on agreements between your country of origin and France (example: cooperation programs).
Grants from international organizations:
Several organizations offer funding for international students, including UNESCO, the European Union (Erasmus+) or even the World Bank. These scholarships can cover all or part of the tuition fees, the stay or specific projects.
Where to look: official websites of organizations, specialized platforms and university international relations services.
- Private grants and foundations :
Offered by companies, associations or NGOs.
To maximize your chances of getting a grant, several criteria are taken into account by the funding organizations:
- Academic excellence : good academic and university results are often essential. Excellence scholarships reward students who stand out for their background and performance.
- Clear and motivated project : there must be coherence between your career, the training chosen and your professional project. The juries want to understand that your project is thoughtful and ambitious.
- Language level : some scholarships require a good level of French (TCF, DELF, DALF) or in English (TOEFL, IELTS), according to the language of instruction of the course.
- Social situation : some financial aid takes into account family income or economic situation to target the most deserving students or students in need of help.
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