The French Government is offering scholarships for students from Uruguay to pursue a Master's degree in France. This program, known as the Bourse d'études niveau Master, provides an excellent opportunity for talented individuals to further their education and gain valuable experience in a foreign country.
Program overview
The scholarship is open to students from all fields of study and offers a maximum period of 24 months. It is funded by the French Government and provides financial support, as well as access to healthcare and visa fees.
Benefits and funding
- Monthly allowance: €860 per month
- Health coverage: Comprehensive health insurance is provided
- Visa fees: Covered by the scholarship
- Tuition fees: Exemption from tuition fees for students applying to public higher education institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education and Research
- Administrative support: Facilitated administrative procedures for staying in France, including assistance with finding accommodation
Fields and study levels
The scholarship is available for the following fields of study at the Master's level:
- Agriculture and food industry
- Architecture, urban planning, and territorial development
- Arts, culture, design, and fashion
- 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
Eligibility criteria
Regulations: Maximum age of 35 years
Target levels: Required level for Master's degree applications
Orientation: All fields of study are eligible
Language requirement: Varies depending on the chosen program
Country note: Uruguayan nationality or residence
How to apply
For more information and application details, visit the website of the French Embassy in Uruguay: https://uy.ambafrance.org/Convocatoria-2024-a-becas-del-gobierno-frances-Maestrias-en-Francia
Required documents:
- Application form
- Passport copy
- Curriculum Vitae (1 page maximum)
- Motivational letter (1 page maximum, in Spanish or French)
- Pre-enrollment or acceptance letter from the chosen program, or proof of contact with the institution
- Last obtained diploma
- Optional: Academic recommendation letter
- French or English language certificate, or any other document proving the required level for the academic project
- Proof of the required level to complete the academic project
Key takeaways
- The French Government offers scholarships for Master's students from Uruguay.
- Scholarship covers a monthly allowance, health insurance, visa fees, and tuition (for public institutions)
- Available in various fields of study at the Master's level
- Eligible candidates must be under 35 years old and meet specific language requirements.