FranceMaster, PhDDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedFrench Government (BGF) Scholarships: Master's and PhD 2027–2028
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French embassies award French Government (BGF) scholarships for master's and PhD study in France, with a €900 or €1,850 monthly allowance and fee exemption. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and also branded France Excellence, the scholarships are offered through country-specific calls run by the cultural service of each French embassy or Institut français, according to bilateral cooperation priorities: examples include the Rifaa Al-Tahtawi master's programme in Egypt via the Institut français d'Égypte and embassy programmes in Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan and many African countries. Campus France manages the scholarship in France. The monthly allowance follows an official French government rate grid: €900 for bachelor's and master's students and €1,850 for doctoral students for applications made since 2023, although some national programmes set their own rates, such as €860 in Egypt's Tahtawi programme. Scholars are exempt from enrolment fees for national and engineering degrees at public institutions and from the student life contribution (CVEC), join French social security free of charge with temporary insurance on arrival, can request a CROUS university residence in most cases, and may have their airfare booked when the embassy funds it. Other formats include social security scholarships, which give the same exemptions without a monthly allowance, and cotutelle PhD grants with stays in France. Rules and dates differ by country; most calls open between November and March for study starting the following September, and applicants usually need admission or a planned admission at a French institution and a suitable level of French or English for the programme.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
5 Benefits€900 per month (€1,850 for PhD)
Official rate for applications since 2023; some national programmes use other rates, such as €860.
Enrolment fee exemption
For national and engineering degrees at public institutions, plus CVEC exemption.
Social security
Free French social security registration with temporary insurance on arrival.
University housing
Campus France offers a CROUS residence in most cases, subject to availability.
Airfare
When funded by the embassy or the Ministry.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
5 CriteriaAll except: France (specific track conditions apply)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: €900 per month (€1,850 for PhD), Enrolment fee exemption, Social security, University housing, Airfare.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/studying-in-france/finance-your-studies-scholarships/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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