Scholarships in France for international students

7 scholarships you can use to study in France are listed on Pathyras — France's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 2 Master's · 7 PhD / research · 2

France scholarships

Émile Boutmy Scholarship (Sciences Po)
Sciences Po · Bachelor's / Master's
Undergraduate: full exemption or EUR 9,500 off tuition; Master's: up to EUR 18,500 off tuition per year
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs · Master's / PhD
Monthly allowance of EUR 1,200 (Master's) or EUR 2,100 (PhD), plus travel, insurance, housing help and cultural activities

Multi-country scholarships you can use in France

International and regional awards whose host universities include France.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in France
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
World Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in France
Tuition, living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance for a development-related Master's
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation · Bachelor's / Master's
🌍 International award — usable in France
Full scholarship (tuition, living costs, travel) plus leadership and career support; exact package set by each partner university

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in France.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in France?

Yes. 7 scholarships you can use to study in France are listed on Pathyras: France's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Émile Boutmy Scholarship (Sciences Po), Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do France scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 2, Master's 7, PhD / research 2. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.