Scholarship Program "Studies in France"
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The "Studies in France" scholarship campaign for 2026-2027 will be open in November!
Since the first campaign was launched in 2020, more than 12,000 applicants have applied for a scholarship to study in France under this program which was created by the French Embassy in Mozambique and Eswatini in partnership with the companies: TotalEnergies EP Mozambique Area 1, Lda., as operator of Mozambique LNG Project, Schlumberger, Banco Société Générale Mozambique and the University of La Réunion.
The platform for submitting applications will be open until January 14th, 2026!
CONTEXT
The France - Mozambique Scholarship Program is the result of a partnership between companies based in Mozambique, the University of La Reunion and the French Embassy in Mozambique and Eswatini.
These scholarships are aimed for the youth and professionals from Mozambique and Eswatini who are over 18 years of age (or who will turn 18 before June 30th, 2026 and wish to undertake higher education in France, in French and/or English, mfrom September 2026.
The scholarship program offers training at the "Master" and "Doctorat" levels for candidates from Mozambique, and at the "Master" level for candidates from Eswatini.
The scholarship program is open to citizens of both countries, of all genders and from all provinces.
These scholarships reinforce existing training programs and partnerships. They are testimony to France's deep bilateral cooperation ties with Mozambique and Eswatini and underline the fundamental role played by public-private partnerships in the country's training and development.
ATTENTION: Applicants are invited to carefully read all the information available on this website, in particular the sections Study in France, Language Level, Scholarship Programme Manual and frequently asked questions
ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY
All fields of study relevant to the development of cooperation between France, Mozambique and Eswatini are eligible, in particular (non-exhaustive list) :
“Master” and “Doctorat” levels**
Arts and Letters
- Fine arts, Visual arts, Spatial arts.
- Music, Theatre, Performing Arts.
- Languages, Literature, Translation, and Interpretation.
Sciences and Engineering
- Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Mechanics.
- IT, Networks and Telecommunications, Digital, Technology.
- Chemistry, Hygiene, Safety and Environment.
- Biology, Environmental Sciences.
- Geology, Geosciences.
- Agronomy, Food processing.
- Logistics, Transport, Maintenance.
- Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering.
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Political and Legal Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration.
- Economics, Finance, Business management, auditing, and accounting.
- Geography, Sociology.
- History, Archeology.
- Communication, Journalism.
- Education sciences.
- Philosophy, Theology.
Health and Sport
- Medical and paramedical sciences.
- Public health, medical-social, administration.
- Veterinary sciences - Sports sciences.
Remember that the list presented above refers to fields of study and not specific training, as such candidates need to research existing trainings in each fields.
*"Doctorat” level valid only for mozambican application.
CALENDAR (Provisional)
November 14th, 2025 – January 14th, 2026, 5:00 PM (Mozambique time): deadline for online application;
February 2026 – May 2026: application period at French universities for the ''Master'' levels. For the “Doctorat” level, the candidate must submit an application to research laboratories in France;
Beginning of February 2026: Interviews with shortlisted candidates for "Master" and "Doctorat" levels;
End of March 2026: Announcement of results;
June 2026 – August 2026: preparation sessions for living in France, in Maputo/online.
- End of July - Beginning of September 2025: departure to France and start of classes.
NB: APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IS INDEPENDENT OF APPLICATION FOR UNIVERSITIES. EACH UNIVERSITY AND EACH DEGREE HAS SPECIFIC OPENING AND CLOSING DATES FOR REGISTRATIONS AND THE SCHOLARSHIP CALENDAR DOES NOT NECESSARILY FIT IN WITH THE DIFFERENT ADMISSION DATES AT VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES.
THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THAT EACH STUDENT AT THE MASTERS AND DOCTORAL LEVEL GET DUE INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION DATES AND MAKE THEIR APPLICATION AT THE UNIVERSITIES IN PARALLEL TO THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.
SELECTION
A rigorous selection process will be conducted by a joint committee made up of Companies and the Embassy to identify motivated candidates with solid academic and professional projects.
We strongly encourage applications from young people and professionals from all provinces of Mozambique and Eswatini, and from people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Female candidacy will be highly appreciated.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed, in Portuguese or English depending on the academic project.
In order to identify scholarship beneficiaries, the Advisory Board will consider:
- The candidate’s skills and merit, as indicated by their academic background and professional experience.
- The quality of your study project and its coherence with your previous studies.
- The level of proficiency in foreign languages and its adequacy with the suggested curriculum.
It is essential that applicants present, by June 5th, at least one admission letter of the university (master's degree) and the qualification letter by one or more thesis supervisors in France (doctorate). Selected candidates will be individually contacted. Due to the high number of applications, we ask that you do not attempt to contact the French Embassy to obtain more information about your selection.
All relevant information and news about the campaign will be communicated from the Campus France Mozambique Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages
Please note that the final deliberations and decisions cannot be disputed.