Scholarships

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Scholarships and Financial aid available for International Students in France

Problems that may arise due to lack of finance may be overcame  by various trusts and grants available. Many organizations are ready to finance you if you have some extra talent or you are good on your studies. These grants will be very helpful for continuing your higher studies in France.

Some of the grants available are:

French government grants
Grant applications are handled by the cultural service of French embassies abroad. For more information, contact the cultural service of the French embassy in your country, as well as the web site of the French ministry of foreign affairs.

Grants by your own country's government
for study abroad or for study in France in particular. In some countries, private foundations and educational institutions offer financial aid for study abroad. 

Grants from international and non-governmental organizations
For more information: UNESCO publishes a directory of grants in its publication, Study abroad.

Scholarships and grants from the French government

A.1 "Lavoisier" scholarships
DL2005: 14/03/2005

 www.egide.asso.fr/fr/programmes/bfe/lavoisier/
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/education/universitaire/boursiers/Domaine/docmae.html

For a stay outside of France for 5-12 months, for research, further study or specialisation, by a French doctoral student (including cotutelle student). Max monthly grant of 1524 €

 A.2 "Citere" grants
DL2005: 14/03/2005

www.egide.asso.fr/fr/programmes/bfe/lavoisier/citere.jhtml
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/education/universitaire/boursiers/Domaine/docmae.html

For a stay of 12-18 months, outside France, for research or further study by a young French graduate employed in the private sector.

A.3 "Aires culturelles" grants
DL2005: 20/05/2005

www.recherche.gouv.fr/appel/2004/ac.htm

Grants to support short visits abroad by French doctoral candidates in humanities and social sciences.

A.4 "Cotutelle" grants from the French Ministry for Research
DL2005: 20/05/2005

www.recherche.gouv.fr/appel/2004/ct.htm

A 5100 € grant for Australian or French students in a cotutelle program. The grant is given to the French university and used in priority for travel expenses.

A.5 "Excellence" and "Major" scholarships from the AEFE (agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger)
DL2005: 15 may 2005

www.aefe.diplomatie.fr/aefe/Texte.nsf/0/04d02ab6b107fa40c1256c9100598017?OpenDocument#BE*

Undergraduate scholarships for students from the French high schools abroad. In Australia, only the students from Telopea in Canberra and Condorcet in Sydney can apply. This scholarship program is not open to French nationals.

 A.6 "Eiffel" postgraduate scholarships DL2006: 13/01/2006

Postgraduate scholarships in the following fields: engineering, law, political sciences, economy, management. The application is filed by the French university on the behalf of the foreign student.
For further information: www.egide.asso.fr/fr/programmes/eiffel/

A.7 Ministry of agriculture; alimentation, fishing and rural affairs scholarships www.agriculture.gouv.fr
http://www.educagri.fr

The French Ministry of agriculture offers grants and scholarships for French nationals who want to do a study project or internships abroad.

A.8 "Eiffel" doctoral scholarships

New program from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at doctoral students registered in a cotutelle. For more information (in French)  www.egide.asso.fr/eiffel-doctorat

A.9 « Charcot » scholarships in medical sciences.

This scholarship of up to one year is open to young academics and researchers working in the field of medical sciences. The « charcot » scholarships support a project in medical research. 

Scholarships and grants from French institutions of higher education

B.1 ENS - ULM grants
DL2005: 15 March 2005

www.ens.fr/international

Three years scholarships for foreign students (including Australian students) to do a program in humanities or sciences at the ENS (Ecole normale supérieure, rue d’Ulm, Paris). The applicants should be in their final year of undergraduate studies for the humanities program or the 2nd or final year of undergraduate studies for the sciences program.

B.2 ENS- CACHAN grants
DL2005: 15 April 2005

www.ens-cachan.fr/

Postgraduate scholarships to do a master or Phd at the ENS (école normale supérieure) in Cachan.

B.3 ENS- LYON grants
DL2005 : 15 April 2005

www.ens-lyon.fr/international

Scholarships and grant from French and international organizations

C.1 Bourses de mobilité de l’AUF

www.auf.org/programmes/programme6/

The AUF (agence universitaire de la francophonie) offers a number of scholarships and grants for students and academics.

C.2 "Erasmus Mundus" scholarships.

Each Erasmus Mundus master program offers scholarships for students coming from outside the European Union. The Australian students interested in applying for these scholarships have to contact the universities managing the Erasmus Mundus masters.

The list of the programs selected and funded by the European Union and the contacts for the programs are on the following websites:

europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/mundus/projects_en.html

or

www.delaus.cec.eu.int/education/erasmus_mundus.htm

C.3 Grant for studies in law schools

Three grants given annually to students for a study program in economic law. For further information visit www.whitecase.com

C.4 Medicine scholarships
DL2005: 10/01/2005

Scholarships for young doctors or medical student (after at least 4 years of studies) to study in France.  visit www.cmhp.asso.fr/

C.5 "Fondation de la Résistance" scholarships
DL2005: 15/03/2005

www.fondationresistance.org

Two scholarships for French or foreign doctoral students who plans to do research at PhD level on Resistance during WWII.

C.6 "Ville de Paris" Master scholarships
DL2005: 30/04/05

Scholarships at Master level for Parisian students who wants to study abroad or foreign students interested in studying in Paris. For more information (in French)  www.cnous.fr/_vie_131.htm

Scholarships and grants from the Australian government

D.1 International Postgraduate scholarships
DL2005 according to the chosen university. See the website for further information

www.dest.gov.au/highered/research/aiprss.htm

A grant which covers the tuition fees but not the travel or living costs for foreign students (including French students) who plan to do a master by research or doctorate in Australia.

D.2 Endeavour Australia-Europe Postgraduate Student Awards
DL2005 : TBC (July 2005?)

www.dest.gov.au/international/awards/end_auseur.htm

Grant for 6 months to three years, for postgraduate studies in Australia. This grant is open to applicants from 14 European countries (including France).

D.3 Endeavour Australia Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
DL2005 : TBC (October 2005?)

www.dest.gov.au/international/awards/end_postgrad.htm

The Endeavour Australia Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research in Australia in any field of study. The duration of the Award is for four to six month’s duration.

D.4 General Sir John Monash Postgraduate Student Awards
DL2005 : TBC (August 2005?)

www.monashawards.org/home.asp

Awards (up to A$ 150 000 per award) for outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian Universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad at the world’s best Universities, appropriate to their field of study.

Scholarships and grants from Australian institutions of higher education

E1. Kelver Hartley scholarships in French

These programmes (graduate and honours scholarships) are open to students or recent graduates from the University of Newcastle. For more information on these grants :

www.webapps.newcastle.edu.au

E2. Elizabeth and Nicholas Slezak scholarship

A scholarship for University of Melbourne women graduates to study French language and Literature in France. For more information :

www.arts.unimelb.edu.au

See the information on grants and scholarships offer by the Australian universities on the following websites and on individual websites of the Australian universities:

www.study-in-australia.org (general information on higher education in Australia, good scholarship section)

www.goingtouni.gov.au (information on higher education in Australia with a good section on scholarships, especially on scholarships given by the universities)

www.jason.edu.au (Australian search engine for scholarships and grant, very useful and informative)

Scholarships and grants from Australian organizations

F.1 Australian Federation of University Women
DL2005: 30 June 2005

www.afuwqfellowshipsw.com

Fellowships and scholarships for postgraduate research and study. For Australian and French women.

F.2 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
DL2005: End of February

www.churchilltrust.com.au

Churchill Fellowships for permanent residents of Australia with an overseas study project of value to the community, aged 18 and above.

( http://www.ambafrance-au.org/article.php3?id_article=918 ) 

French Embassy

Student Work Permit

Student Visa