Val d'Oise International Scholarship (BIVO) - for the Japanese students only

Published in 30 Sep 2026 by @Marwen 30 Sep 2026

Viewed 3 times

The "BIVO" scholarship program is supported by the Council of Val d'Oise, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Tokyo and the partners Higher education institutions located in the Val d'Oise department (CY Cergy Paris Université, EISTI, EBI, ESSEC, ENSEA et ENSAPC).

The Val d'Oise International Scholarship (BIVO) is an exciting opportunity for Japanese students seeking academic excellence and international experience in France. This scholarship program, supported by the Council of Val d'Oise, offers a unique learning journey with its partners in higher education.

Program Overview

The BIVO scholarship is dedicated to fostering international mobility and strengthening partnerships between Japan and France. With over 30 years of collaboration, this program aims to select Japanese students based on their academic excellence and provide them with a semester or up to 10 months of study in the Val d'Oise department.

Benefits and Funding

Monthly Living Fee: CY foundation covers €600 per month.
French Lessons (FLE): Provided by the host institution.
Exemptions: Cost of visa, university fees, social security, support of procedure + fees “Etudes en France”.
Transportation: Round-trip airplane ticket (Japan-France).
Accommodation: Reservation of student housing by Campus France (under conditions)

Fields and Study Levels

Eligible fields include Arts, culture, design and fashion, Communication and journalism, Law, Languages and literature, Management, finance and commerce, Education sciences, Economic and political sciences, Humanities and social sciences.

Study levels: Bachelor (Licence 2), Master (Licence 3, Master 1, Master 2)

Eligibility Criteria

Target Levels: Candidates can apply in Licence 2, Licence 3, Master 1 and Master 2 (according to the host institutions).
Orientation: Scholarship is available for those studying Human and Social Sciences in a partner academic institution located in the Val d'Oise department.
Language Proficiency: Level depends on the program. For Law, B2 French is mandatory.
Additional Conditions: Candidates must register at CY Cergy Paris Université, ESSEC, or ENSAPC for 1 semester to 1 year (1 university year).
Nationality: Scholarship is exclusively for Japanese nationals.

How to Apply

Send applications by email and mail to the Direction du développement international, Europe et Enseignement supérieur Conseil départemental du Val d'Oise. Required documents include a latest score report, resume, motivation letter (in French or English), application form, attestation of inscription from the host institution, passport, and a photo.

Timeline: Application deadline for 2023-2024 is June 23, 2023. Next call for applications will be in spring 2024.

Selection Process

Applications are selected based on the submitted documents.

Key Takeaways

The BIVO scholarship is for Japanese students, promoting international mobility and collaboration with France.
It offers a unique academic experience in the Val d'Oise department, covering living fees, transportation, and more.
Eligible fields include Arts, Communication, Law, Languages, Management, and Social Sciences.
Application deadline is June 23, 2023, with a next call in spring 2024.