Scholarship Program "Studies in France"

Manual Overview Requirements Details about the scholarship Online Application Selection process Results

Manual (English)

Programme overview

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, from 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.
 

ELIGIBLE STUDY AREAS

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.

*"Doctorat” level valid only for mozambican application.


A reminder that the list presented above deals with field of study and not specific courses, so we invite applicants to research existing courses within each field.

CALENDAR

  • 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.

     

A few notes on applying for the scholarship programme:

 

1. All applicants must prepare their own academic project (do research on the French public courses and universities that fit their research project and career plan) which will be requested at the time of application.

2. APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IS INDEPENDENT OF APPLICATION FOR UNIVERSITIES. EACH UNIVERSITY AND EACH COURSE HAS SPECIFIC OPENING AND CLOSING DATES AND THE SCHOLARSHIP TIMETABLE DOES NOT NECESSARILY FIT WITH THE DIFFERENT ADMISSION DATES AT THE VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES.

THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THAT EACH STUDENT AT MASTER’S AND DOCTORATE LEVEL PROPERLY INFORM THEMSELVES ABOUT THE APPLICATION DATES AND APPLY AT THE UNIVERSITIES AT THE SAME TIME AS THAT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

3. Prepare your language level and certification, according to the requirements of the desired university. This level must be reached at the time of registration at the university (between February and May).

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the Scholarship programme, applicants must:

  • You must have Mozambican or Liswati nationality;
  • You must be resident in Mozambique or Eswatini;
  • in due time, be registered with a French higher education institution to start a "Master"or ""Doctorat" course from September 2026. Registration at French universities takes place between February and May.

The scholarship is granted for a certain period of time of residence in France, corresponding to the time required to obtain the certificate. At the end of the first academic year, the student's success will be verified so that they may continue with their studies in the second year of the Master’s programme.

For the Master’s: Master’s programmes have a duration of 2 years.

For the Doctorate: Doctorates have a duration of 3 years.

 

Scholarship details

This is a full Scholarship and it includes:

  • Return ticket from Mozambique-France/Eswatini-France;
  • A monthly allowance (enough to cover all subsistence and accommodation expenses in France);
  • Priority for access to a student residence in France*;
  • Payment of the annual cost of fees at the higher education institution in France;
  • The visa fee waiver;
  • Social security during your stay in France;
  • Administrative and logistical assistance from Campus France, operator of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

*The scholarship does not provide access to self-catering accommodation in France. The scholarship beneficiary has to research and pay for their accommodation with their allowance.

ONLINE Application

The application must be submitted online before January 14th, 2026, 5pm (Mozambique time), and must include:

1) Mandatory documents for all applicants:

  • Copy of passport or identity card;
  • Curriculum vitae containing full academic and professional history (maximum of 1-2 pages): in Portuguese, or in English for those wishing to take a course taught in English;
  • Motivation letter (recommended max. 1 page): in Portuguese or in English for those wishing to take a course taught in English
    • Describe your academic and professional situation;
    • Highlight your study project in France;
    • Explain the fit between your studies in France and the relevance of your career plan in Mozambique.
  • Certificate of Equivalence issued by the National Institute of Examinations, Certification and Equivalences (INECE) in Mozambique. Students who have completed their studies abroad must submit the equivalency  issued by INECE, applicable only for Mozambique.


 

2) Mandatory documents according to the desired education level
 

Go to the section Study in France to find out about the French university system

a) For Master’s degree applications:

  • Copy of university degree(s) or certificate(s);
  • Statement of courses completed that includes the results of the degree (academic transcript).

b) For Doctorate applications:
 

  • Copy of university degree(s) or certificate(s);
  • Statement of courses completed that includes the results of the Bachelor's and Master’s degree (academic transcript);
  • Research project (4 - 10 pages);
  • Proof of interaction with one or more potential thesis supervisors in France.


Some notes on certificates and other documents

  • The authenticity of certificates will be verified.
  • For this stage of application, certificates and transcripts in the original language are sufficient, i.e., no translation is required. A translation into French may be required if the application is selected.


3) Optional documents:

    • Research project for Master’s degree (max. 2-4 pages);
    • Personalised academic and/or professional recommendation that explains the relevance of the applicant's study project, in relation to their academic/professional training and ambitions after graduation in France;
    • Language proficiency certificates: French (TCF, DELF/DALF, academic degree...) or English (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge certificate, academic degree...).

    Selection process

    SHORTLISTING CRITERIA

    Applicants will be selected for interviews if:

    Master

    • they have distinguished themselves in their academic and/or professional career;
    • they submit a coherent, harmonious study project that has a career plan;
    • they completed their online registration on this website and duly completed all the spaces presented on it, inserting the required documents;
    • they submit proof of application at 3 or more universities (Master’s)
      • It must have an education fee of no more than 5000 euros per year;
      • It must be a national master's degree recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research;
      • It must be a course taught in a public higher education institution;
      • It must have been taught on French territory;
    • they submit the language certificate required by the university where they applied;

    Doctorat
     

    • they have distinguished themselves in their academic and/or professional career, particularly in scientific research;
    • they submit a coherent, harmonious research project of extreme relevance to the country and have professional projection in the area of teaching and scientific research;
    • they have completed their online application on this website and duly completed all the spaces presented on it, inserting the required documents;
    • they provide proof of interaction or a letter of engagement from one or more thesis directors/supervisors or a research laboratory in France;
    • they meet the admission criteria established by the intended Doctoral School;
    • they submit the language certificate required by the university where they applied;
    • they provide letter letters of acceptance for the academic year 2026-2027 with availability to leave by October 2026;
    • they have co-tutelle status and/or a thesis co-director in Mozambique is an advantage.

    SELECTION CRITERIA

    Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in Portuguese or English, depending on the academic project.

    In order to identify the scholarship beneficiaries, the Advisory Board will consider:
     

    • The applicant’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).

    The final deliberations and decisions cannot be disputed.

    Results

    Applicants should not take the initiative to establish follow-up contacts regarding the status of their application. Applicants and laureates will be contacted individually if necessary.

    The final results will be announced in End of March 2026. The results will consist of a list of confirmed laureates and a waiting list.

    No ranking on any of the lists is communicated to applicants. Confirmed laureates need to comply with all scholarship programme administrative requirements and rules.

    For selected students:
     

    • Finalize your registration in the study programme you indicated during your scholarship application.
    • Participate in the preparatory sessions for living in France that will be held between June and August 2026 in Mozambique. Some sponsors may offer intensive French courses during this period. This preparation implies a commitment on the part of the candidate to be available as soon as the results are announced, regardless of their personal situation (student, worker, etc.). Failure to fulfil this obligation will result in the funding of the scholarship being cancelled;
    • After your departure to France, commit to the study project for which you were selected. Any changes to the scholarship beneficiary’s programme of study must be submitted to the sponsors for approval.
    • Live in France for the entire period of your studies.

    Candidates should not take the initiative to establish follow-up contacts regarding the status of their application. Candidates and laureates will be contacted individually if necessary.
     

    For applicants on the waiting list:

    There is a good chance that wait-listed students can move up in the main list, depending on availability. They will be informed individually. Thus, applicants on the waiting list are highly encouraged to continue the procedure and secure their registration in French higher education institutions. They will have to participate in the same activities on the main list. If they fail to do so, they will be removed from the list.

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