Scholarships

Scholarships in France for International Students

Discover 5 scholarships available for international students looking to study in France, including government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.

France · University

Sciences Po Emile Boutmy Scholarship 2026

Sciences Po (Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris)

Full Tuition

Bachelor's Master's
Open · Next: January 2026
France · Government

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026-2027

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, managed by Campus France

EUR 1,200/month

Master's PhD
Open · Next: 2026 cycle closed; next institution deadline expected early January 2027 (call opens ~Oct 2026).
Japan · NGO

Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2026

Ashinaga

Full Ride

Bachelor's
Open · Next: Direct applications now only for Francophone (deadline ~Aug) and Lusophone (deadline ~Oct) countries; Anglophone countries moved to a school-partnership model (no direct applications since Aug 2024). Confirm 2026 dates on the official Ashinaga website.
United States · NGO

Margaret McNamara Education Grants 2026

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

One-time grants for women from developing countries; up to US$15,000 (US-Canada), US$7,000 (S.Africa/Latin Ame

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Deadlines vary by program: US-Canada and Trinity Washington close January 15; France closes January 15; South Africa closes September 14; Latin America & Caribbean closes September 30. Confirm current dates on the MMEG site.
United Kingdom · Government

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: For the 2026 cycle the application deadline has been reported as 27 February 2026 (about six weeks from publication of the call). Confirm exact dates on the official PTDF Scholarship Portal.