France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
Embassy of France in South Africa × Campus France
Master’s and PhD funding in France for citizens of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, with priority for STEM.
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At a glance
- Funding
- Funded study in France
- Format
- In person · France (participating institutions), FR
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 8 Oct 2026, 23:59 Johannesburg time
- Language
- English, French
The programme funds master’s and doctoral study at French universities and institutions, with French language courses running February to July 2027 before a September 2027 start. The scholarship rulebook on the programme site sets out exactly what is covered — read it before you apply.
Who can apply
- University students, Graduates
- ZA, LS, MW
You will need
- Online registration on the programme portal
- Academic transcripts
- Study project
- Application to a French institution
About this opportunity
The French Embassy in South Africa and Campus France fund master's and doctoral study in France, with a French language course beforehand so you are not starting cold.
Who can apply. Citizens of South Africa, Lesotho or Malawi. All disciplines are accepted, but priority goes to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The timeline. Applications opened 21 July 2026 and close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South African time. French language courses run February to July 2027, and study begins in September 2027.
Cameroon is not eligible for this call — it is a bilateral programme tied to South Africa. Cameroonians looking at France should start with Campus France Cameroun and the Eiffel Excellence scholarship instead.
What is covered. The programme site publishes a rulebook with the financial terms. Read it before you apply rather than relying on figures quoted elsewhere; Campus France South Africa can confirm details.
How to apply. Register at southafrica-france-scholarships.com/register and complete the online application there.
Having a French institution already interested in you makes a real difference here — start those emails before the portal work.
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