French Government Scholarships for Foreign Students (Campus France) 2027

Overview

Campus France administers French government scholarships for foreign students pursuing Masters, doctoral, or research stays in France. The largest scheme is the Bourse du Gouvernement Français (BGF), awarded through French embassies in the applicant’s home country, with quotas reserved for African and other developing-country applicants. Cycles vary by embassy; most close between January and April for the following academic year.

Benefits

• Monthly living allowance of approximately EUR 700 to 1,700 depending on level.
• Tuition fees paid or covered through registration exemption.
• French health insurance and student social security.
• Housing assistance: priority access to CROUS residences.
• Visa application and return travel costs covered.
• Cultural and academic activities organised by Campus France.

Eligibility

• Citizen of a country eligible at your local French embassy (varies by country and by year).
• Bachelor’s degree for Masters applications; Masters degree for PhD applications.
• Excellent academic record (typically first class or strong upper second).
• Some French language proficiency for French-taught programmes; many programmes are taught in English.
• Specific country-quota and field-of-study criteria published by each embassy’s cooperation service.

How to apply

1. Open the Campus France bursaries page at the source link to find your country’s embassy contact.
2. Apply through your local French Embassy’s cooperation service, not directly to Campus France.
3. Submit: academic transcripts, language test scores, motivation letter, project description (for doctoral applications), and two references.
4. Embassy deadlines vary; most close between January and April for the autumn intake. Contact your embassy at least three months ahead.
5. Awards are announced between May and July for autumn entry.