French Government scholarship 2024 - 2025

Program overview

This scholarship program provides financial support to students with excellent academic records. It is organized by the Ambassade de France en Bosnie-Herzégovine and Institut francais de Bosnie-Herzégovine, offering a unique opportunity for international mobility and academic growth.

Benefits and funding

The scholarship covers fees and provides a monthly allowance of 850 euros for Master's students (10 months) and 1,580 euros for Doctoral students (6-10 months). Additionally, it includes a short research stay of 15 days.

Fields and study levels

Eligible fields include Agriculture and food industry, Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Communication and journalism, Law, Environment and earth sciences, Computer science, Languages and literature, Management, finance and commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Health and social professions, Education sciences, Engineering sciences, Economic and political sciences, Humanities and social sciences, Sports, Tourism, hospitality and catering, Transport and logistics. Study levels include Master's, Doctorate, and Postdoctoral.

Eligibility criteria

• Under 26 years old for the Master's degree.
• Excellent academic score.
• Scholarships are reserved for Master's or Doctoral research.
• Sufficient language level (B2 of the common European framework of reference for languages in French or English).

How to apply

The application process opens in November of the previous year. Required documents include a compulsory form, passport copy, cover letter (in French or English), curriculum vitae (in French or English), transcripts of studies followed during the last two university years (in Bosnian with translation), last diploma obtained and its translation, language level certificates, and a thesis subject proposal for Doctoral applicants.

Selection process

All applicants will be informed of the results by the French Embassy. A main list and a complementary list will be established. Candidates must confirm their interest in the scholarship within ten days after the publication of the results, with written confirmation of admission to the Master's program from a high-level French establishment before July 15.

Key takeaways

• The French Government scholarship offers financial support for international students from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• It covers fees, provides a monthly allowance, and includes a short research stay.
• Eligible fields include various disciplines at Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral levels.
• Application opens in November of the previous year, with specific eligibility criteria.