Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville
Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
The French Embassy in Brazzaville and Campus France Congo fund Congolese students for degree study in France, listing every open bourse — French government awards, Excellence-Major and Erasmus+ mobility — on the country's own Campus France portal.
- Provider
- Campus France Congo / Ambassade de France au Congo
- Host country
- France
- Deadline
- Annual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.
- Region
- Europe
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Congolese nationals resident in the Republic of the Congo with strong academic results, applying through Espace Campus France Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. The Excellence-Major track is reserved for graduates of the AEFE French lycée network (including the lycées in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire); other French government bourses are open to any qualifying Congolese applicant admitted to a French institution.
- Funding
- Varies by track — French government bourses cover living allowance, social cover and fee exemption; Excellence-Major covers up to five years of study in France.
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Deadline
- Annual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.
Key eligibility criteria
- Congolese nationals resident in the Republic of the Congo with strong academic results, applying through Espace Campus France Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. The Excellence-Major track is reserved for graduates of the AEFE French lycée network (including the lycées in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire); other French government bourses are open to any qualifying Congolese applicant admitted to a French institution.
Recorded funding information
- Varies by track — French government bourses cover living allowance, social cover and fee exemption; Excellence-Major covers up to five years of study in France.
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Varies by track — French government bourses cover living allowance, social cover and fee exemption; Excellence-Major covers up to five years of study in France.
Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Congolese nationals resident in the Republic of the Congo with strong academic results, applying through Espace Campus France Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. The Excellence-Major track is reserved for graduates of the AEFE French lycée network (including the lycées in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire); other French government bourses are open to any qualifying Congolese applicant admitted to a French institution.
Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.congobrazzaville.campusfrance.org/les-bourses to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Congolese nationals resident in the Republic of the Congo with strong academic results, applying through Espace Campus France Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. The Excellence-Major track is reserved for graduates of the AEFE French lycée network (including the lycées in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire); other French government bourses are open to any qualifying Congolese applicant admitted to a French institution.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Annual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Annual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineAnnual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.
Provider deadline information: Annual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
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Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville?+
Congolese nationals resident in the Republic of the Congo with strong academic results, applying through Espace Campus France Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. The Excellence-Major track is reserved for graduates of the AEFE French lycée network (including the lycées in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire); other French government bourses are open to any qualifying Congolese applicant admitted to a French institution.
What funding does the Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville offer?+
Listed funding: Varies by track — French government bourses cover living allowance, social cover and fee exemption; Excellence-Major covers up to five years of study in France.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Annual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.congobrazzaville.campusfrance.org/les-bourses to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Congolese nationals resident in the Republic of the Congo with strong academic results, applying through Espace Campus France Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. The Excellence-Major track is reserved for graduates of the AEFE French lycée network (including the lycées in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire); other French government bourses are open to any qualifying Congolese applicant admitted to a French institution.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual cycles aligned to the Études en France calendar — most calls open between October and March.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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