France Excellence Slovénie Scholarships - French Institute of Slovenia

Program overview

The France Excellence Slovenia Scholarships are designed to support Slovenian students at the Bachelor or Master level who wish to pursue their studies in France. The program has been established by the French Institute of Slovenia and is funded by the French Government.

Benefits and funding

The scholarship covers a monthly grant of €860, which can be used for various expenses. Students may also have access to accommodation in university residences, subject to availability. Additionally, the program includes return travel between the nearest international airport and the destination city of your host establishment, as well as social security and civil liability coverage.

Tuition fees are fully exempt at most public institutions, and students enrolled at a public institution will also be exempt from the student and campus life contribution (CVEC).

Fields and study levels

The scholarships are available for a wide range of fields of study, including:

• 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

The scholarships are available for both Bachelor's and Master's degree levels.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be of Slovenian nationality (not open to candidates with dual French nationality)
• Be enrolled in a regular Bachelor's or Master's degree course in France at a French higher education institution
• Have the objective of obtaining a degree issued by this institution
• Not benefit from another scholarship (e.g., Erasmus+, Ad Futura...) for the same period of study
• Not be current or former French government scholarship holders

There is no age restriction, and all fields of study are eligible.

How to apply

The application process begins in January each year. Applicants must fill out the application form (available in French and English) and submit it along with the required documents by email before the deadline of April 25, 2025.

Required documents include:

• A copy of an identity document (passport or ID card)
• A curriculum vitae in French or English (maximum 2 pages, including any publications)
• A letter of motivation in French or English, outlining background and personal/professional objectives (maximum 1 page)
• A letter of pre-admission or, if not available, a letter of intent/interest from the French host establishment
• Copies of diplomas obtained since the Matura (inclusive) and transcripts for the previous two years of study, accompanied by translations into French or English
• Optional: A copy of the DELF/DALF certificate (certifications of French as a foreign language)

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in May at the Institut français de Slovénie. The results will be communicated via email between late May and mid-June.

Key takeaways

• The France Excellence Slovenia Scholarships offer a great opportunity for Slovenian students to study in France, with a focus on various fields of study at the Bachelor's and Master's levels.
• The program provides financial support, including a monthly grant, accommodation assistance, and travel coverage.
• Eligibility criteria include Slovenian nationality, enrollment in a French higher education institution, and not holding another scholarship for the same period.