Ecole Inter Etats des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires de Dakar

People who would like to enrol in one of EISMV’s master courses, and who are looking for funding to pay for their tuition and local expenses, are advised to apply for scholarships from the following institutions, depending on their nationality. The following information is not exhaustive, and students should also look for other possible funding opportunities which are not mentioned on this Website. Equally, we do our best do update data, but if some links were broken, or some contact details not accurate anymore, please do not hesitate to inform us, so that we might make appropriate corrections.

French Embassy in Benin (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

We couldn’t get updated information regarding scholarships from the Cultural and Cooperation Service of the French Embassy in Cotonou for 2012-2013. Since scholarships were available in the past years, Beninese students who are willing to apply for a grant should directly contact the head of the scholarships office to make sure the scholarship program still exists.

For more information :

• Head of the scholarships office : Ms Isabelle Mayet isabelle.mayet@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Belgian Development Agency (CTB)

The Belgian Development Agency has a scholarships programme for master’s or postgraduate students, which can be allocated to people studying in Senegal. Candidates must be Beninese, must not have received another grant from the Belgian cooperation in the past three years, must not be older that 35 when applying, and must have had, at least, a two-year professional experience since obtaining their last diploma. The selected course must be consistent with the applicant’s education and / or professional experience.

The application form, as well as the list of documents to enclose in the file, is available, from the beginning of the civil year, at the Cooperation Section (BCD) of the Belgian Embassy in Cotonou.

Three copies of the applicant’s file should be sent to the embassy before April 15th, 2011. People may contact the Head of the Cooperation Section in Cotonou for more detailed information.

• Phone : 00-229-21.30.18.75
• E-mail : Cotonou@diplobel.fed.be

French Embassy in Burkina Faso (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

Burkinabe students who would like to apply for a master’s degree scholarship for 2012-2013 should submit their file before April 30th, 2012, at the Campus France Burkina Agency, within the grounds of the Georges Méliès Cultural Centre, Ouagadougou. Incomplete files will be rejected. A mixed Franco-Burkinabe commission, meeting in June 2012, will assess the files. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection by the end of June.

The applicant’s file must include :

• A handwritten request for a scholarship, addressed to the Head of the Cooperation Service, French Embassy – 01 BP 510 Ouagadougou 01
• A (non legalised) copy of the Burkinabe ID card or passport
• A detailed CV, dated and signed (model available on-line)
• A (non legalised) copy of all diploma since their Bac
• A motivation letter
• A letter of recommendation written by an academic figure
• A pre-enrolment certificate from EISMV Public servants should have their files sent by their hierarchy.

For more information :

• Cooperation attaché in charge of education and research : Mr François Gaudeau francois.gaudeau@diplomatie.gouv.fr

French Embassy in Burundi (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

The French Embassy in Burundi had said it might provide master’s degree scholarships for students having the required academic degree and a good application file, for the year 2011-2012. Since we couldn’t get updated information for 2012-2013, we recommend that candidates should directly contact the person mentioned below.

For more information :

• Cultural and Cooperation Service : Ms Adélaïde Fernandes adelaide.fernandes@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Belgian Development Agency (CTB)

The Belgian Development Agency has a scholarships programme for master’s or postgraduate students, which can be allocated to people studying in Senegal. Candidates must be Burundian, must not have received another grant from the Belgian cooperation in the past three years, must not be older that 35 when applying, and must have had, at least, a two-year professional experience since obtaining their last diploma. The selected course must be consistent with the applicant’s education and / or professional experience.

The application form, as well as the list of documents to enclose in the file, is available, from the beginning of the civil year, at the Cooperation Section (BCD) of the Belgian Embassy in Bujumbura.

Three copies of the complete file should be sent to the embassy at least three months before the beginning of the course. People may contact the Head of the Cooperation Section in Bujumbura for more detailed information.

• Tel : 00-257-22.22.67.81
• E-mail : badcbdi@cbinf.com

French Embassy in Ivory Coast (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

The scholarship program of the French Embassy in Cote d’Ivoire changes starting from January 2012. Information for submitting applications can be found here. Please note that the deadline for sending applications for 2012-2013 is February 28th, before 12 p.m.

General Directorate of Scholarships and Internships (DGBS) – Ministry of Economy

In Gabon, DGBS manages the allocation of all scholarships. E category grants cover master’s degree and postgraduate studies. An application form can be downloaded on DGBS’ Website. The school or faculty offering the course should fill part of this form, to which the applicant should add :

• A birth certificate
• A health certificate,
• A police clearance certificate
• A ten-year commitment
• A certified copy of all diplomas (or certificate proving the academic level)
• A certificate of success for the on-going academic year
• An enrolment certificate for the academic year for which the scholarship is seeked
• An invoice for the tuition

For student residing outside Gabon, the Cultural Attaché of the country of residence should send the applicant’s file to DGBS. Otherwise, the applicant’s hierarchy should send the file to DGBS. Applicants should confirm the deadline for submitting their file with the Cultural Counsellor of their residence country, as information provided by DGSB’s Website are contradictory (the Website itself says March 15th, the application form, April 30th).

For more information :

• E-Mail : dgbs@finances.gouv.ga

French Embassy in Mali (Cultural and Cooperation Service) The French Embassy in Mali will not offer scholarships for studies related to animal health and production in 2012-2013.

Belgian Development Agency (CTB)

The Belgian Development Agency has a scholarships programme for master’s or postgraduate students, which can be allocated to people studying in Senegal. Candidates must be Malian, must not have received another grant from the Belgian cooperation in the past three years, must not be older that 35 when applying, and must have had, at least, a two-year professional experience since obtaining their last diploma. The selected course must be consistent with the applicant’s education and / or professional experience.

The application form, as well as the list of documents to enclose in the file, is available, from the beginning of the civil year, at the Cooperation Section (BCD) of the Belgian Embassy in Bamako. Applicants’ files should be submitted before March 15th, 2011.

People may contact the Head of the Cooperation Section in Bamako for more detailed information.

• Tel : 00-223-20-21-96.22
• E-mail : ambabel@cefib.com

French Embassy in Mauritania (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

Requests for scholarships are assessed case by case, when they are received. The later they are submitted, the lesser the chances for applicants to be successful. Veterinary medicine is not considered as a priority but, depending on the available budget, it is still possible to get a grant.

Requests should be sent to : Mr le Chef du Service de Coopération et d’Action Culturelle Ambassade de France en Mauritanie BP 203 Nouakchott

The following documents should be included in the request :

• A motivation letter
• A CV
• The copy of the last diploma
• The certified copy of the passport and of the ID card
• A pre-enrolment certificate
• The report card.

For more information :

• Head of the Scholarships Office : Ms Fatimata Dème Faye fatimata.deme@diplomatie.gouv.fr

French Embassy in Niger (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

Applicants for masters’ scholarships must send their files to the Nigerien Agency for Scholarships Allocation (Agence Nigérienne d’Attribution des Bourses - ANAB) before the 28th of February 2012. A mixed Franco-Nigerien commission will later select the best files and allocate the grants.

Applicants should :

• Be less than 35 years old as of January 1st of the year of allocation (45 years old for engineering education and PhDs) ;
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in the prospective field of studies ;
• Not have received a scholarship from the French Cooperation in the last three years, unless the application relates to a direct extension of their present studies.

Applicants’ file should include :

• The application form, available on line on the French Embassy’s Website
• Other documents mentioned on this application form
• A pre-enrolment certificate.

For more information :

• Head of the Scholarships Office : Ms Hakima AMRI hakima.amri@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Belgian Development Agency (CTB)

The Belgian Development Agency has a scholarships programme for master’s or postgraduate students, which can be allocated to people studying in Senegal. Candidates must be Nigerien, must not have received another grant from the Belgian cooperation in the past three years, must not be older that 35 when applying, and must have had, at least, a two-year professional experience since obtaining their last diploma. The selected course must be consistent with the applicant’s education and / or professional experience.

The application form, as well as the list of documents to enclose in the file, is available, from the beginning of the civil year, at the Cooperation Section (BCD) of the Belgian Embassy in Bamako.

Three copies of the applicant’s file should be submitted, before March 15th, 2011. People may contact the Head of the Cooperation Section in Niamey for more detailed information.

• Tel : 00-227-20.73.33.14 | 00-227-20.73.54.69
• E-mail : niamey@diplobel.fed.be

Belgian Development Agency (CTB)

The Belgian Development Agency has a scholarships programme for master’s or postgraduate students, which can be allocated to people studying in Senegal. Candidates must be Rwandese, must not have received another grant from the Belgian cooperation in the past three years, must not be older that 35 when applying, and must have had, at least, a two-year professional experience since obtaining their last diploma. The selected course must be consistent with the applicant’s education and / or professional experience.

The application form, as well as the list of documents to enclose in the file, is available, from the beginning of the civil year, at the Cooperation Section (BCD) of the Belgian Embassy in Kigali. Applicants should rapidly contact the Embassy to enquire about the deadline for submitting their files.

People may contact the Head of the Cooperation Section in Kigali for more detailed information.

• Tel : 00-250-57.44.28 | 00-250-57.67.67
• E-mail : badcrwa@rwanda1.com

French Embassy in Senegal (Cultural and cooperation Service)

For 2012-2013, a maximum of three scholarships is available for Senegalese students enrolled in one of EISMV’s master courses. Potential candidates should contact the Internships and post-graduate training Coordinator (Pr Sawadogo, g.sawadogo@eismv.org) to inquire about elements that should be included in the application file.

Belgian Development Agency (CTB)

The Belgian Developmet Agency has a scholarships programme for master’s or postgraduate students, which can be allocated to people studying in Senegal. Candidates must be Senegalese, must not have received another grant from the Belgian cooperation in the past three years, must not be older that 35 when applying, and must have had, at least, a two-year professional experience since obtaining their last diploma. The selected course must be consistent with the applicant’s education and / or professional experience.

The application form, as well as the list of documents to enclose in the file, is available, from the beginning of the civil year, at the Cooperation Section (BCD) of the Belgian Embassy in Dakar.

Three copies of the applicant’s file should be submitted, before March 31st, 2011. People may contact the Head of the Cooperation Section in Dakar for more detailed information.

• Tel : 00-221-822.38.74
• E-mail : coopbel@sentoo.sn

French Embassy in Chad (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

Scholarships offered by the French Embassy in Chad are almost exclusively allocated to young Chadian research professors, for capacity building. However, animal and vegetal productions are part of identified priorities.

French Embassy in Togo (Cultural and Cooperation Service)

New procedures are being implemented for attributing scholarships. The application process for 2012-2012 should start in January 2012.

To get more information on how to apply, potential candidates should directly contact the Cultural and Cooperation Service, or the Scholarships Office :

• Head of the Scholarships Office : Ms Isabelle Beaumadier isabelle.beaumadier@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

Information regarding AUF’s scholarship program for 2012-2013 is not yet available. Interested students should regularly check AUF West Africa regional office website.

For more information :

• West Africa Regional AUF Office