BOURSES EXCELLENCE 2023-2024
‘EXCELLENCE’ SCHOLARSHIPS 2023-2024
This explanatory note is intended to help you in the administrative process of applying for an ‘Excellence’ scholarship. Please read it carefully before starting your application process.
Policy
The "France Excellence" scholarships are awarded in 2023 by the French Institute of Cyprus. They are scholarships of the French Government.
The selection of candidates is made according to the priorities defined by the scholarship commission, which is sovereign and determines its own selection criteria.
These scholarships are awarded for Programs of Studies in French and English at the Licence/Bachelor (starting year 1) and Master level (starting M1 or M2).
Scholarships
Eligible subject matters for 2023
The priority for 2023 is given to all domains related to sciences and technologies.
Priority will be given to Programs of Studies in environmental sciences, agronomy, earth sciences, life sciences, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering sciences, sports, health and all related fields.
Licence – Bachelor (Undergraduate programs)
This type of scholarship allows candidates after the completion of their final year of secondary education to apply for 10 months of funding, starting in their first year of Higher Education Undergraduate Program (L1) and up to three (3) years of the Program of Studies. Excellent academic results, as well as a very good command of the French language are necessary to apply except if the language of instruction is English.
Master (Post-graduate programs)
This type of scholarship can be awarded either for the first year of the master's degree (M1) or for the second year (M2).
In the case of "professional" masters (M2) the scholarship covers the duration of the courses and the planned internship period (usually 3 months) and in no case can exceed 10 months. Non-extendable and non-renewable scholarship.
In the case of "research" masters (M2), masters without internship, the scholarship cannot exceed 10 months. Non-extendable and non-renewable scholarship.
Applications for M1 level are also eligible and the scholarship then covers up to two years of studies (M1&M2).
Excellence Scholarship Program Eligibility Criteria
- Cypriot nationality. Students of French nationality, including bi-nationals, are not eligible for the program.
- Hold a secondary school leaving certificate (Apolytirion, Baccalauréat, A-Levels etc.) or a minimum Bachelor's degree at the time of departure (September 2023).
- If applicable, proof of good knowledge and practice of French for candidates who have chosen a program in French. Provide an official DELF B2 diploma or a diploma issued by a French higher education institution (baccalaureate, bachelor's or master's degree).
- For candidates who have chosen a course taught in English, an official English language diploma equivalent to the level required by the Program of Studies.
- 2023-2024 Proof of admission and/or certificate of enrolment for the planned Program of Studies.
Application process
The application file must be submitted to the French Institute of Cyprus (electronically only) and must include the following documents, translated by a certified translator (if other than French or English):
For the Licence/Bachelor:
- The application form completed on Word
- A photo uploaded on the application form
- Letter of acceptance or certificate of enrolment to the relevant Program of Studies
- A copy of the identity card
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- A copy of the transcript of the last two years of high school as well as the Secondary School Leaving Certificate
- A copy of the DELF B2 or DALF C1 diploma or English Language Certification if applicable
- A personal statement presenting the project and the candidate's goals and motivation (800 words maximum, in french or in english)
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher (issued within the last 6 months)
For the Master:
- The application form completed on Word
- A photo uploaded on the application form
- Letter of acceptance or certificate of enrolment to the relevant Program of Studies
- A copy of the identity card
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- A copy of the university degree and academic transcripts of the last 2 years
- A copy of the DELF B2 or DALF C1 diploma or English Language Certification if applicable
- A personal statement presenting the project and the candidate's goals and motivation (800 words maximum, in french or in english)
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrative manager (issued within the last 6 months)
Deadline for applications: 11 August 2023 at 17:00
The application form and the supporting documents have to be submitted to the French Institute of Cyprus only by email to the following address: Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.
ANY INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE EXAMINED.
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INFORMATION FOR BENEFICIARIES OF THE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
File to be compiled by scholarship beneficiaries
Bachelor's & Master's degree
Following their notification of the results of the deliberation of the scholarship award committee, the beneficiaries will have to constitute a new file. Once submitted to the IFC, it is sent to Campus France Paris, the organization responsible for managing scholarships.
The File must include the following documents, translated and certified:
- Scholarship file
- A photo
- A copy of the identity card
- Proof of enrolment to the Program of Studies
- A document indicating the amount of the tuition fees.
Download the documents, forms and brochure in French and/or English:
Folow the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zp6TWwGIrP_UGCXvYq5FBDixqK98JZqP?usp=sharing
1. Application Form 2023 EN / Formulaire de candidature FR (Word)
2. EN Note Scholarship 2023 / FR Notice Bourses 2023 (PDF)
3. Brochure (PDF)
4. Formulaire Passerelle Etudes (beneficiaries only)
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