The France - South Africa Scholarship Programme is directed to students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi who intend to study in universities or higher education institutions in France for their Master’s degree or PhD.

The current call for applications is open for students who intend to start their studies in France in September 2023.

Due to the differences between the Southern and Northern hemisphere calendars, laureates will follow a specific programme in South Africa from February 2023 to July 2023. This track will include online French courses organized by the network of the Alliances Françaises. It may also include an internship in French Companies and organisations based in South Africa, depending on the opportunities and the profile of each laureate.

This programme is open to all fields of studies.

How to apply

Visit the France - South Africa Scholarship Programme for full details on how to apply for this programme.

Applicants must read the Rulebook for the France - South Africa Scholarship Programme carefully and the frequently asked questions.

Webinar

A webinar on the France - South Africa Scholarship Programme was held 4 May 2022.

The presentation covers the following topics:

• Reasons to choose to study in France
• Key differences between the SA and French higher education system
• Finding a programme to study in France
• The France - South Africa Scholarship Programme Questions & Answers

Another seminar on the scholarship will be held on 12 October.