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Undergraduate, Masters, PhDVaries 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

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

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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

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  • 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.

    1. 1
      Check 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.

    2. 2
      Check 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.

    3. 3
      Check 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.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual 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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    Frequently 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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