France has been a popular study destination for overseas students. However, studies and living expenses in France are not always reasonable. Although annual tuition prices at public institutions are inexpensive, ranging between €200 and €600, private universities can charge up to €10,000. Living expenses are roughly €10,000 per year. Fortunately, there are several French scholarships for overseas students available.
1. Eiffel Excellence Scholarships
The Eiffel scholarship program was created by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help French higher education institutions attract the brightest international students for master’s and PhD degree programs. Eiffel scholarship holders on Master’s studies receive €1,181, while those on PhD courses receive €1,400. In addition, the program covers a variety of expenses, such as return travel, health insurance, and cultural activities. Scholarship holders may also be entitled for an additional lodging payment. The program does not pay tuition costs.
2. Emile Boutmy Scholarships at Sciences Po University
Sciences Po established the Emile Boutmy Scholarship in honor of the university’s founder in order to attract the top foreign students from outside the European Union who have applied and been admitted to Sciences Po. Scholarships might range from €5,000 to €10,000 for two years of postgraduate study and €3,000 to €12,300 for three years of undergraduate study.
3. Université Paris-Saclay offers International Master’s Scholarships.
The Université Paris-Saclay would like to encourage international students to enroll in its master’s (nationally certified degree) programs, which are offered in partner institutions. The scholarship is worth €10,000 each year and includes up to €1,000 in travel and visa expenses.
4. Ecole Normale Supérieure International Selection
Every year, the ENS organizes an international selection, allowing approximately thirty of the most talented international students, either in Science or Humanities, to pursue a two or three-year degree at the ENS. They are paid a monthly stipend of about 1,000 Euros for 2-3 years. Each year, approximately 30 foreign students get awards.
5. Grenoble Institute of Technology Foundation Scholarships
The Grenoble Institute of Technology Foundation funds a scholarship program for overseas students who want to pursue an international master’s degree at Grenoble INP. The stipend totals 5,000 euros per semester.
6. INSEAD MBA Scholarships
The INSEAD Scholarships are restricted in number, and there is fierce competition for each scholarship. These scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria, which are divided into two categories: need-based and non-need-based. The scholarships range in value from $5,000 to $25,000.
7. Ampere Scholarships for Excellence at ENS de Lyon
Through the Ampere Scholarships of Excellence, the ENS de Lyon and its partners provide scholarships to outstanding overseas students pursuing Masters degrees in the Exact Sciences, Arts, and Human and Social Sciences (excluding Professional Masters in Teaching). The scholarships cover €1000 per month for a period of 12 months and are renewed subject to certain restrictions.
8. HEC Paris MBA Scholarships
HEC Paris provides significant scholarships to overseas students from a variety of nations and backgrounds. HEC scholarships are divided into three categories: merit-based, need-based, and based on particular criteria. The scholarship sum fluctuates between €6,000 and €24,000.
