What is the Campus France procedure for Senegalese students?

Senegal is a DAP Blanche country. Senegalese students must complete the EEF process including a language competency verification at Campus France Senegal (Dakar). This is a language competency assessment (not the full DELF exam). The Campus France assessment is then transmitted to the French consulate in Dakar for the visa decision.

What scholarships are available for Senegalese students in France?

Main scholarships: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (€1,181/month Master's — Senegal is a priority country, apply via French institution), French Government BGF (via French Embassy Dakar), Senegalese government scholarships via the Ministry of Higher Education (annual call — check the ministry website), and AMES (Agence de Mutualisation des Universites).

How many hours can a Senegalese student work in France?

Senegalese students can work up to 964 hours per year (approximately 20 hours/week) once their VLS-TS is validated on ANEF. No separate work permit is required. Mandatory internships do not count towards this limit.

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Senegalese Students in France — Administrative Guide

Senegalese students go through Campus France Senegal (EEF DAP Blanche) — a language competency verification is required. Senegal is a priority country for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship and has strong bilateral education partnerships with France.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Senegalese Students in France — Administrative Guide

Campus France Senegal (DAP Blanche) — Priority country for Eiffel Scholarship — strong bilateral partnerships

Key data for Senegalese students

Indicator	Details
Campus France procedure	EEF required (DAP Blanche)
Work authorisation	964 hours/year
APS post-master	Yes
Priority for Eiffel	Yes

Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Application
Eiffel Excellence	€1,181 – €1,400/month	Via French institution
BGF French Government	Variable	Via French Embassy Dakar
Senegalese government	Variable	Via Ministry of Higher Education

Official sources

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Senegal is a priority country for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship — contact the international offices of your target French institutions well before the January nomination deadline to be put forward for this scholarship.

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AMES (Agence de Mutualisation des Universites et des Etablissements publics d'Enseignement Superieur) manages some Senegalese government scholarships for France — check with the Senegalese Ministry of Higher Education for current annual calls.

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