Scholarship Program "Studies in France"

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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 30, 2025) and wish to undertake higher education in France. The courses will be in either French or English at the "bachelor universitaire de technologie"-BUT, "master" and exceptionally "doctorat" levels from September 2025.

The scholarship program covers Mozambican nationals of all genders and from all the provinces of the country residing in Mozambique . For example, last year, this program offered 33 scholarships to mozambican students, of which 37% were awarded to female applicants, but we also had significant participation from the provinces, which resulted in the admission of 42% fo students from provinces outside Maputo such as Tete, Sofala, Zambézia, Inhambane and Nampula.

For the 33 French government scholarships in 2024, 26 were co-financed by TotalEnergies EP Mozambique Area 1, Lda., and 7 totally financed by French government.

The French Embassy also offers master's scholarships to Liswati citizens. Liswati citizens are then welcome to apply.

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) :

"Bachelor universitaire de technologie"-BUT level (taught 100% in French)* :

Sciences and Engineering

  • BUT Chemistry
  • BUT GB - Biological Engineering
  • BUT GCCD - Civil Engineering and Sustainable Construction
  • BUT GC GP - Chemical and Process Engineering
  • BUT GEII - Electrical Engineering and Industrial IT
  • BUT GIM - Industrial Engineering and Maintenance
  • BUT GMP - Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering
  • BUT HSE - Health, Safety and Environment
  • BUT INFO - IT
  • BUT INFO COM - Information and Communication
  • BUT MLT - Logistics and Transport Management
  • BUT MMI - Multimedia and Internet
  • BUT MP - Physical Measurements
  • BUT MT2E – Energy Transition and Energy Efficiency
  • BUT PEC - Packaging, Packaging and Packaging
  • BUT RT - Networks and Telecommunications
  • BUT SD - Data Sciences
  • BUT SGM - Materials Science and Engineering

Humanities and Social Sciences

  • BUT CJ - Legal careers
  • BUT CS - Social careers
  • BUT GACO - Administrative and commercial management of organizations
  • BUT GEA - Business Management and Administration
  • BUT QLIO - Quality, Industrial Logistics and Organization
  • BUT TECH de Co - Marketing techniques

*Bachelor Universitaire de Tecnologie” - BUT valid only for mozambican application.

“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

  • From 04th November 2024 to 19th January 2025, 08:00pm (Mozambique time): deadline for online application
  • February 2025 – May 2025: 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 March 2025: written exams for eligible candidates for the "Bachelor universitaire de technologie"-BUT
  • Mid-March 2025: interviews with shortlisted candidates, "Bachelor universitaire de technologie"-BUT "Master" and "Doctorat" levels
  • End of April 2025: results announced
  • May 2025- August 2025: 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.

    For the ''Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie"-BUT, admissions are managed by the French Embassy together with the Assembly of Directors of University Institutes of Technology (ADIUT).

    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’s or Doctorate course from September 2025. Registration at French universities takes place between February and May.

      For the Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie, the application will be made by the French Embassy together with the university partners. Applicants for the "Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie''-BUT do not have to apply to universities.

      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 Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie: the Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie programmes have a duration of 3 years.

      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 19th january 2025, 8pm (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 or Homologation issued by the National Institute of Examinations, Certification and Equivalences (INECE) in Mozambique. Students who have completed their training abroad or obtained a diploma from a foreign institution in Mozambique must present the equivalences or Homologation issued by INECE.


      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 Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie applications:

      • Copy of 12th grade certificate or equivalent;
      • For Technical-Profissional Education: Level 5 Vocational Certificate and Academic Transcript (with mention achieved).
      • For Cambridge Education: A Level Diploma

      b) 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).

      c) For Doctorate applications:

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

        BUT

        • 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 application on this website and duly completed all the spaces presented on it, inserting the required documents;
        • they have good results in the selection exams organised by the ADIUT - Assembly of Directors of the University Institutes of Technology with the support of the French Embassy and the Sponsor.

        Master's

        • 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 submit the language certificate required by the university where they applied;
        • they provide letter letters of acceptance for the academic year 2025-2026 with availability to leave by October 2025;
        • 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 4th, 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 April 2025. 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:

          • Finalise 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 May 2025 and August 2025 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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