Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

European students can beneficiate of a scolarship up to 23 000 euros for the 2 years which is used to pay the tuitions fees (8 000 euros) for these 2 years. They have to go to Chili (Pontifica Universidade de Chile), South Africa (University of Stellenbosch) or Switzerland for a study stay or an internship of 3 months minimum.

Erasmus scholarship

  For stays of studies lasting three months carried out in one of the 27 European Union countries and 3 EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway).
  The beneficiaries are the French and nationals of the European Union
  The amounts vary each year depending on the total amount available. The grant amount is prorated for months spent abroad.

Scholarships of the region Pays de la Loire : ENVOLEO (Students from the European Union)

Terms of attribution :

  Being in a training course in Pays de la Loire region for at least one academic year at the time of filing the application,
  Be Under the age of 30 years at the time of transmission of the file,
  Be a French citizen or national of the European Union or a member of the International Organization of Francophony,
  Do not be a beneficiary of Erasmus Mundus scholarship,
  Get a mobility (Stay of study or practice) with a duration of 13 weeks,
  Regarding the practices, students should not receive a monthly allowance of more than 30% of the SMIC (or 396 euros in 2008).

Nature :

  Scholarship flat of 1 000 euros.
  An additional premium of 500 euros was paid to recipients on social criteria, levels 4, 5 and 6. (For french students)

Scholarships of Pays de la Loire of students in double-degree training

Aid for these students of all nationalities (no French) can meet these conditions :

  Be on a educational training with a bachelor level validated at the minimum.
  be less than 30’years old.
  Not be employed
  Do not be a beneficiary of Erasmus mundus scolarship, Eiffel programm, General council.

  The "Pays de la Loire scolarship" can be attributed on the first 7 months at ESA :

Scolarship : 170 € / week (2008-2009) for a maximum of 7 months.

Applications to deposit with the Group ESA before March 20th for the following school year.

Warning ! ! : A student can benefit only once during their studies

French Embassy in the country of origin of the student)

  The French embassies offer financial aid to foreign students wishing to study in France.
  Amount (in 2008-2009) : 767 € / month for 9 months + Support for tuition fees up to 6 000 € / year + social security and Insurance French housing allowance. Travelling costs are charged by student.
  Applications to withdraw before the month of February for the following school year, with the French embassy in your country of origin or the French Institute. For more info, click The French embassy in your country of origin or French Institute

EIFFEL Scholarships

In France, there is an Eiffel program which give access to scholarships called "Eiffel". For information on the subject, see : http://www.egide.asso.fr/fr/programmes/eiffel .

These scholarships cover students from all countries coming to study in France. The deadline is usually in October / November.

The Department of the General Council of Maine-et-Loire (Specific to students of Hungarian nationality)

As part of its twinning with the County of Veszprem in Hungary, the department of Maine-et-Loire awards grants to young hungarian people interested in studies in Maine-et-Loire (Angers which is the capital)

Scholarship : Tuition up to 3 500 € (the rest is charged by the student) + 445 € / month for the cost of living (in 2008-2009). Applications to deposit with the Group ESA before May 31 for the following school year.

ESA scolarships

An application must be filed at ESA to request a scholarship sometimes giving access to financial aid. It usually implies a reduction in tuition or monthly. It is provided by ESA directly or through the Alumni Association of Engineers ESA.

Trentino Scolarship

Work opportunities in France to make money and finance his studies

French law allows international students residing studies to work during their stay. The maximum allowed is 800 hours per academic year, see the procedure for work permits .

Contact :

Carine BILLAUD
Assistant International Relations Office
Groupe Ecole Supérieure d’Agriculture
55, rue Rabelais - BP 30748
F-49007 ANGERS CEDEX 01

Tel. : 33 (0) 2 41 23 56 54 (direct)
Fax : 33 (0) 2 41 23 55 32

E-mail : c.billaud@groupe-esa.com