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Scholarship granted by the French government

French government scholarship (Bourse du gouvernement français)

This scholarship, offered by the French Embassy in Italy and the Institut français d’Italie, is aimed at Master’s students undertaking a Franco-Italian dual degree.

Costs covered by the scholarship:

If selected, the student receives the status of French government scholarship holders (Boursier du gouvernment français) along with:

• a monthly grant of approximately €860 for the duration of one academic semester in France,
• social security and supplementary health insurance,
• priority access to CROUS accommodation.

To be eligible for the monthly grant, the study period in France must take place during the first or second semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.

This grant cannot be combined with any other grant awarded by a French ministry, nor with an Erasmus+ grant, nor with a grant from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, nor, as a general rule, with any grant funded by the European Union.

Application requirements:

Application submission and timetable:

There are two steps to complete to apply for the scholarship:

• complete an online form, available on the webpage dedicated to this scholarship on the Institut français d'Italie’s website,
• send the supporting documents in a single PDF file by email to the following address: borse.bgf@institutfrancais.it

The following documents must be submitted:

• A cover letter, in which the applicant introduces themselves and explains the reasons behind their choice,
• A CV in Europass format (https://europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=it),
• A signed copy of an identity document,
• Copies of academic results from the last two academic years,
• A copy of your certificate for the most recent qualification obtained (laurea triennale or Esame di maturità),
• Proof of enrolment on a dual-degree programme at the French institution, or, failing that, a signed certificate from the French dual-degree coordinator confirming that the application has been submitted,
• The programme outline for the course to be undertaken in France, including the 2026–2027 academic calendar, and a letter from the programme directors or the French coordinator specifying the start and end dates of the first semester and the start and end dates of the second semester.

The single PDF file must be named using the applicant’s surname, first name and date of birth, and must begin with the word ‘magistrale’, as follows: magistrale_surname_firstname_ddmmyyyy

Applications will be assessed by an ad hoc committee on the basis of the following criteria:

• The applicant’s academic background,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Statement of motivation,
• The value of the Franco-Italian programme and its relevance to the applicant’s career plans.

If the application is successful, the applicant must:

• confirm that they accept the scholarship offered and specify the dates of their stay in France,
• submit additional supporting documents, namely:
  • An original certificate of their most recent qualification,
  • The original certificate of enrolment at ESSEC as part of a Franco-Italian dual degree programme,
  • The academic calendar for the course being undertaken.

Useful links for further information:

The summary document for the call for applications for the French government scholarship is available below (French and Italian versions).

Contact: borse.bgf@institutfrancais.it