The Embassy of France in the Philippines is pleased to offer the PhilFrance-DOST Scholarships for the 2021 academic year (September intake).
All applications must be submitted through www.philfrance-scholarships.com
Applications sent through other channels (paper, email, etc.) will not be accepted, and will therefore be considered invalid.
PhilFrance-DOST Scholarships Program
Through a partnership between the French Embassy and the Department of Science and Technology’s Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI); the jointly-administered PhilFrance-DOST Scholarships Program aims to encourage Filipino professionals working in academic, research, or government institutions to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate degree at French public higher education institutions.
Intending to strengthen exchanges of scientific knowledge and expertise between France and the Philippines, the PhilFrance-DOST Scholarships prioritizes the following fields of study:
- Agriculture
- Bioengineering
- Bioinformatics (Medical)
- Biological Sciences
- Climate Change
- Forestry
- Health and Medical Research
- Material Sciences
- Medical Chemistry
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Nuclear Application on Health
- Nuclear Medicine
- Veterinary Sciences
- Virology
Selected candidates will be entitled to the following benefits for the expected length of their academic programs:
From the DOST:
- one round trip ticket from Manila to France,
- a monthly living allowance covering the duration of their studies
- a relocation allowance
- coverage of pre-travel expenses
From the French Embassy:
- an exemption from public university registration fees
- an exemption from visa application fees
- a health care package
- priority access to public student accommodations
Awardees of this scholarship must return to the Philippines immediately after completion of their graduate degree, to render return service of a period equivalent to twice the length of time that they spent in France for their degree.
Interested applicants are highly encouraged to visit the FAQ and Other Resources sections of the website for useful tips and information on finding French higher education institutions and programs, among others.
Complete information on the following topics are found on the PhilFrance Scholarships website
- Eligibility criteria
- Eligible programs
- Application material
- Calendar and evaluation guidelines
- Scholarship benefits
- Service obligations
- Other conditions
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email to inform them of the result of their application.
Contacts and questions: applications@philfrance-scholarships.com
- Before sending your inquiries, please consult the FAQ and Other Resources sections of the website.
