Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Ashinga Foundation has launched its Africa Initiative Francophone Pathway – Orientation Program specifically designed to support orphaned students who wish to have a unique opportunity to develop their leadership skills, participate positively in the development of Africa, and study in France!
This program aims to offer you structured academic and professional support to increase your chances of university admission and prepare you for a career committed to the development of your community. It replaces the previous “pre-application” model: you will now participate as a participant in a guided program, without automatic scholarship status.
Objectives
- As a participant, you will benefit from:
- Academic guidance modules to clarify your study choices and career plans.
- Personalized coaching to build a strong and convincing application.
- Preparation for required tests (such as the DALF) with related fees covered.
- Mentoring and support in preparing your university applications.
- Access to resources and alternative scholarship opportunities, even if you are not final selected.
Costs Covered
- Ashinaga covers all costs related to participation in the Orientation Program: exam fees, application fees, internet, etc.
What you need to know?
- Participation in the Orientation Program does not guarantee automatic award of the IAA scholarship.
- Upon completion of the program, only select candidates will be selected to receive the full Ashinaga Africa Initiative scholarship. This decision will be made in June 2026.
- Applicants are responsible for obtaining a visa and registering at the university.
Eligibility Criteria
- Application is open to those who:
- Have lost their father, mother, or both.
- Are citizens of one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon (French-speaking), Central African Republic, Comoros, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Chad and Togo.
- Have obtained their license or are currently in L3 (and will have obtained it by June 2026 at the latest).
- Were born after September 1, 2000.
- Do not have the financial means to do a master’s degree in France.
- Speak French fluently.
- Obtained an average of more than 14/20 in the baccalaureate or more than 75% in the State Examination.
- Got excellent grades in their bachelor’s degree.
- Can participate in online sessions organized as part of the Orientation Program from October to December 2025. This means that the student has access to a computer and a stable connection for a few hours per week.
- Are committed to returning home or elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, in order to actively contribute to African society after graduation.
- Do not have any dependents who would interfere with the continuation of their studies.
- Are in good health and able to study internationally.
- They do not support studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or law, with the exception of international law.
Application Requirements
- A passport-sized photo.
- A copy of your passport or identity card.
- A copy of your birth certificate.
- A copy of the death or disappearance certificate of the parent(s), or any alternative official document, bearing the name of the deceased, proving the death or orphan status.
- A copy of the baccalaureate certificate or any other proof of completion of secondary studies, and the exam transcript (with detailed marks in each subject).
- Proof of enrollment and transcripts of grades obtained at university to date.
- Optional: copies of certificates of extracurricular activities, training, employment or other commitments.
For more information, visit Ashinga Foundation.