Bourses d'études Excellence-Major AEFE

The Excellence-Major AEFE scholarship supports top non-French high-school graduates from the AEFE network to pursue higher education in France, with privileged access to Sciences Po programmes. The scholarship provides financial and practical support throughout the recipient's higher-education curriculum and facilitates integration in France. It is awarded following selection by the candidate's French lycée abroad and a national selection commission. The scholarship may be granted for up to five years, covering studies through Master 2 or equivalent.

Monthly allowance, full or partial tuition exemption, priority access to university housing, privileged boursier status, assistance with visa and residence procedures; scholarship duration up to 5 years (through Master 2).

Non-French students enrolled in terminale at a French lycée abroad (AEFE network) who obtain the baccalauréat with the mention 'Très Bien' or 'Bien', present an excellent academic record and motivation, and are selected by their head of establishment. Final award is conditional on confirmation of registration in an eligible programme at the host institution.

Pre-selection by the principal of the candidate's French lycée abroad; transmission of the dossier to diplomatic and cultural services; examination by the national selection commission; final validation conditional on obtaining the required baccalauréat mention and confirmation of registration at the host institution.