Fully Funded Master's & PhD Scholarships Covering Tuition Fees, Monthly Living Allowance, Return Airfare, Social Security Coverage, Visa Fee Exemption, French Language Training & Study at Leading French Universities
Campus France South Africa & Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi
Program Location
• France
The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027 offers fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships for outstanding students from South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi to pursue higher education in France. The programme aims to strengthen academic cooperation between France and Southern Africa by supporting talented students in a wide range of disciplines. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive financial support, language preparation, and access to world-class French universities while developing global academic and professional networks.
Eligibility Criteria
• Be a citizen of South Africa, Lesotho, or Malawi
• Apply for a Master's or PhD programme in France
• Meet the admission requirements of the chosen university
• Demonstrate strong academic performance
• Meet the language requirements of the selected programme
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Successful scholars will receive:
• Full tuition fee coverage (where applicable)
• Monthly living allowance
• Return economy-class airfare
• Social security/health insurance coverage
• French student visa fee exemption
• Online French language training before departure
• Priority assistance with student accommodation
• Opportunity to study at leading French universities
Eligible Study Level
• Master's Degree
• PhD (Doctoral Degree)
Eligible Fields
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics (STEM)
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Business & Economics
• Other Eligible Academic Disciplines
Eligible Countries
• South Africa
• Lesotho
• Malawi
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Successful scholars will receive:
• Full tuition fee coverage (where applicable)
• Monthly living allowance
• Return economy-class airfare
• Social security/health insurance coverage
• French student visa fee exemption
• Online French language training before departure
• Priority assistance with student accommodation
• Opportunity to study at leading French universities
Eligible Study Level
• Master's Degree
• PhD (Doctoral Degree)
Eligible Fields
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics (STEM)
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Business & Economics
• Other Eligible Academic Disciplines
Eligible Countries
• South Africa
• Lesotho
• Malawi
8 oktober 2026