Grant opportunity
France-South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme supports postgraduate students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi to study in France.
- Funder
- Embassy of France in South Africa / Campus France
- Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time
- Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time: Oct 8, 2026
- Award
- Scholarship support for eligible Master's and PhD study in France; benefits depend on the award category
- Applicant
- Eligible nationals and residents of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi applying for Master's or doctoral study in France beginning in September 2027.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi / France
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The annual programme develops academic and research links by funding eligible postgraduate study at French higher-education institutions.
Who can apply
Applicants must satisfy nationality, academic, admission and programme rules and plan to begin eligible study in France in September 2027.
What it supports
- Master's and doctoral study at eligible French institutions.
- Academic excellence and a coherent study or research plan.
- Mobility and cooperation between Southern Africa and France.
Funding and duration
- Benefits vary by scholarship and may include living, tuition, travel, insurance or related support.
- Applicants should use the official FAQ and application portal for the current package.
Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time
Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time: Oct 8, 2026
How to apply
Register on the official scholarship platform, complete the online application and upload all required academic and admission documents by 8 October 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Embassy of France invites eligible students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi to apply for postgraduate scholarships for study in France beginning in September 2027. Selection considers academic quality, the proposed programme and the strength of the candidate's plans.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy nationality, academic, admission and programme rules and plan to begin eligible study in France in September 2027.
Funding and benefits
Benefits vary by scholarship and may include living, tuition, travel, insurance or related support.
Applicants should use the official FAQ and application portal for the current package.
Themes and supported activities
Master's and doctoral study at eligible French institutions.
Academic excellence and a coherent study or research plan.
Mobility and cooperation between Southern Africa and France.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time: Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time: Oct 8, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Register on the official scholarship platform, complete the online application and upload all required academic and admission documents by 8 October 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.