France South Africa Scholarship Program 2027 | Fully Funded
Campus France South Africa Scholarship 2027 Overview
The Campus France South Africa Scholarship program offers fully funded opportunities for South African, Lesotho, and Malawian citizens to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees at accredited public universities in France starting in September 2027. While open to all academic disciplines, priority consideration is given to applicants in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as STEM-aligned social sciences and humanities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of South Africa, Lesotho, or Malawi.
- Academic Qualifications: Must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree (for Master's applicants) or Master's degree (for PhD applicants). Final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply contingent on graduation prior to September 2027.
- Language Proficiency: Open to programs taught entirely in English or French, depending on individual degree requirements and applicant language proficiency.
- Priority Fields: Priority is assigned to STEM disciplines and related social sciences/humanities fields, though all fields may apply.
Scholarship Benefits & Award Package
CategoryValue & Coverage DetailsLiving Allowance~€900/month for Master's students; ~€1,850/month for PhD candidatesTuition Exemption100% Tuition Fee Waiver at public higher education institutions applying standard non-EU national ratesTravel & LogisticsOne round-trip international flight ticket between home country and FranceAdministrative BenefitsComprehensive social security coverage, visa application fee exemption, and priority access to university accommodation
Required Documentation
- Official academic transcripts and degree certificates (or proof of final-year enrollment)
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
- Structured Research Proposal (for PhD applicants) or Motivation Letter (for Master's applicants)
- Proof of language proficiency (English or French, depending on program requirements)
- Valid passport / proof of citizenship
How to Apply
- Access the official Campus France South Africa application portal.
- Complete the online scholarship application form.
- Upload all mandatory supporting documents and academic credentials in PDF format.
- Submit the completed application before the official closing deadline of October 8, 2026.