FRANCE GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

FRANCE GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

The French Government High School Scholarship (Bourse du Gouvernement Français) is a prestigious program for outstanding international students to complete their lycée (high school) studies in France. It is typically offered through:  The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs

French Embassies/Consulates (in partnership with the AEFE Agency for French Education Abroad) 

Coverage (Benefits)

Full or partial tuition fee waiver at a public or AEFE-affiliated lycée

Monthly stipend for living expenses (varies by case) 

Health insurance (Sécurité Sociale)

Housing assistance (if placed in a boarding school) 

Visa & residency support

Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Open to non-French students (some programs target specific countries). 

Academic Excellence: Strong grades (top 10–15% of class). 

Language Proficiency: 

French-taught programs: B2 level in French (DELF/DALF preferred). 

Bilingual programs: Some schools offer support for beginners. 

Financial Need: Some scholarships are means-tested. 

Application Procedure

Check Eligibility via the French Embassy/Consulate in your country. 

Submit Application:  https://www.campusfrance.org

Required Exams/Interviews: 

French language test (if applicable). 

Interview with the selection committee. 

Results & Enrolment:

Successful candidates receive an acceptance letter for a lycée in France. 

Required Documents

Completed application form 

Academic transcripts (last 2–3 years) 

French language certificate (DELF/DALF if available) 

Recommendation letters (from teachers) 

Motivation letter (in French or English) 

Passport copy 

Proof of financial status (for need-based scholarships) 

For support:  https://www.varsityscholarsconsult.com/

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