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FRANCE EXCELLENCE EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 10 January, 2023

LOCATION: France

The Eiffel Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help French institutions of higher education attract top international students to their master’s and doctoral programs. Its purpose is to train future foreign decision-makers in the private and public spheres in priority areas of study. It gives opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants up to 25 years old from developing countries at master’s level, and applicants up to 30 years old from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level.

ELIGIBILITY:

This prestigious program recognizes international students nominated by a French institution.

Contact the Campus France office in your country of origin or the Cooperation and Culture Office of the French Embassy; both can advise you about your study plans.


Contact the French educational institution or research organization by visiting its website or by emailing or telephoning its office of international relations to learn how to apply for admission
(including the date by which your application must be received). Inform them of your wish to be considered for an Eiffel scholarship.


It is your responsibility to choose the school or university that best suits your plans to study or conduct research in France.


All French institutions of higher education can nominate candidates for Eiffel scholarships.

The educational institution accepts and supports your application for the Eiffel scholarship. The institution files your application online using Campus France’s dedicated website. Applications submitted directly by students or by institutions outside France will not be accepted.
The call for applications and all other necessary information can be found on the Campus France website: https://www.campusfrance.org/fr/le-programme-des-bourses-eiffel

Eiffel Programme rules – 2024 Session

BENEFIT:

Master level:
Eiffel scholarship recipients receive a monthly allowance of €1,181 in addition to certain direct services, notably international airfare, domestic travel support, insurance, assistance in seeking housing, and cultural activities.


Doctoral level:
Eiffel scholarship recipients receive a monthly allowance of €1,700 in addition to certain direct services, notably international airfare, domestic travel support, insurance, assistance in seeking housing, and cultural activities.

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YALE YOUNG AFRICAN SCHOLARS 

Application Deadline: 25 January 2024.

LOCATION: USA

Yale Young African Scholars(YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students who plan to pursue tertiary education and wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

Age: You must be between the ages of 14-18 years old on 18 July 2024 in order to be considered. Please note that a typical YYAS student is between the ages of 16-17

English: You must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.

Citizenship: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living in an African country.

School location: You must currently attend school in an African country.

Grade Level: You must be a current 10th or 11th grade student (or the international equivalents).

BENEFIT:

In 2024, YYAS will offer an online program option and a residential program option. There are no tuition costs for participation in either programThe YYAS Workshop will offer admission to ~200 students, and is open to students across all countries in Africa.

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