Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline8 October 2026 — 30 days left
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1749
⭐ Personal recommendation from the founder

A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars

MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar

While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.

If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.

Explore Unicaf Scholarships → Online · All levels · Rolling admissions · Open now

About This Scholarship

The Institut français x Cité internationale des arts residency program enables artists and cultural professionals from around the world to develop research and creative projects in Paris during a three-, six-, or nine-month residency. The programme provides fully funded accommodation in studio apartments at the Cité internationale des arts in the Marais district, with approximately 70 positions available annually.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Furnished studio apartment with workspace, sleeping area, bathroom, and kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Monthly studio costs covered by Institut français
  • Residency stipend of at least €1,100 per month (covered by partner organisation)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Be supported by one or more partner organisations (artists cannot apply independently)
  • 2 Have been permanently residing outside France for at least 5 years
  • 3 Be engaged in a recognised professional artistic or cultural practice
  • 4 Be fully available for the entire duration of the residency and free from professional obligations during that period
  • 5 Demonstrate autonomy and have professional proficiency in French and/or English
  • 6 Work in an eligible artistic discipline (Architecture, Visual Arts, Photography, Cinema, Digital Creation, Design, Performing Arts, Music, Literature, Crafts, Fashion, Gastronomy, Dance, Theatre, Art Criticism, Curating)
  • 7 No age limit

How to Apply

1
Partner organisation submits application on behalf of the artist (direct artist applications are not eligible)
2
Attend optional information webinar on July 10, 2026 at 2:30pm (CET) via Microsoft Teams
3
Submit application through the Institut français portal by October 8, 2026, 11:59pm (CET)
4
Application must include professional background, artistic project description, proposed work plan for residency, and connection to French art scenes
5
Selection committee evaluates candidates based on professional background, artistic and intellectual quality of project, work plan, and local professional contacts
6
Selected candidates are notified and confirm participation
📅 3, 6, or 9 months

For More Information

Know someone who should apply?