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Campus France Scholarships (Government of France)

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Provider
Government of France (Campus France)
Host country
France
Deadline
Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
African nationals; criteria depend on the specific programme — bilateral BGF scholarships through French embassies are explicitly open to nationals of partner African countries.
Funding
Varies (partial to fully funded depending on programme)
Study level
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Deadline
Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies

Key eligibility criteria

  • African nationals; criteria depend on the specific programme — bilateral BGF scholarships through French embassies are explicitly open to nationals of partner African countries.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies (partial to fully funded depending on programme)

About the Campus France Scholarships (Government of France) (2026)

Campus France is the French national agency for the promotion of higher education. Its CampusBourses search engine lists hundreds of scholarship programmes funded by the French government, French regions, French universities, foreign governments and private foundations. Notable programmes for African students include the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, France Excellence Major, the bilateral cooperation programmes through French embassies in African countries (BGF — Bourses du Gouvernement Français), and the Make Our Planet Great Again initiative.

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 (partial to fully funded depending on programme)

Campus France Scholarships (Government of France) eligibility

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  • African nationals; criteria depend on the specific programme — bilateral BGF scholarships through French embassies are explicitly open to nationals of partner African countries.

Campus France Scholarships (Government of France) 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 Campus France Scholarships (Government of France) 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.campusfrance.org/en/scholarships 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: African nationals; criteria depend on the specific programme — bilateral BGF scholarships through French embassies are explicitly open to nationals of partner African countries.. 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: Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Campus France Scholarships (Government of France) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies. 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
      Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies

      Provider deadline information: Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies. 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 Campus France Scholarships (Government of France)?+

    African nationals; criteria depend on the specific programme — bilateral BGF scholarships through French embassies are explicitly open to nationals of partner African countries.

    What funding does the Campus France Scholarships (Government of France) offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies (partial to fully funded depending on programme). 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: Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies. 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.campusfrance.org/en/scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: African nationals; criteria depend on the specific programme — bilateral BGF scholarships through French embassies are explicitly open to nationals of partner African countries.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies — most BGF deadlines fall between November and March via local French embassies. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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