Region of Languedoc-Roussillon - Regional Merit Scholarships

Occitanie merit grant for health and social care students

You will receive 900 EUR per study year, which will be paid to you in a single payment in addition to your monthly French social grant (the ‘bourse sur critères sociaux’, a means-tested grant). You can receive this grant for up to 3 years. The money comes from the Occitanie region in southern France. It is awarded to pupils who have passed the ‘Baccalauréat’, the French A-level equivalent, with top marks.

Who can apply

• Field of study: You are undertaking training in a state-recognised healthcare or social care profession, for example as a nurse, midwife, physiotherapist, radiography assistant, social worker or special needs teacher.
• Where you study: Your school or training centre is recognised by the Occitanie region.
• Level: Your degree programme is a post-baccalaureate programme (university level).
• Social scholarship: You are already in receipt of a French means-tested grant (bourse sur critères sociaux) for the same year. This is a mandatory requirement.
• School results: You passed your final A-levels with the distinction ‘mention très bien’ (the highest grade).
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Age: There is no minimum or maximum age.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the region’s form between 1 September and 31 October of each academic year. You must first be in receipt of the social scholarship for the relevant year or have applied for it, as this is a prerequisite for this funding. The region will then review your documents and make a decision.

How realistic are your chances?

This grant is very specific. You must be studying a degree course in the field of health or social care at a higher education institution recognised by the Occitanie region, already be in receipt of the social scholarship, and have achieved the highest mark in your A-levels. As the target group is small, your chances are good if you meet all three criteria. Apply between September and October, as there is only one application round per year.