The Embassy of France in Nigeria is launching a new scholarship program to finance a Masters degree in a French university for the academic year 2025/2026. The deadline to submit your application is deadline of Etudes En France (1st of December).
This program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and implemented by the French Embassy and Campus France Nigeria.
The applications must respect the eligibility criteria and thoroughly follow the application procedure stated in this call to be considered.
Field of study:
Applicants must apply through Etudes en France to a public university with tuition fees that do not exceed €4,000 per year.
Note the in France, a Masters program usually lasts two years (M1 + M2). The scholarship covers two academic years if the scholar is admitted in M1, and one academic year if the scholar is admitted in M2.
Offered Benefits
- Transportation
- Monthly allowance
- Guidance to find affordable student housing
- Healthcare coverage throughout the training period.
Tuitions/registration fees are not covered by the program and must be paid by the scholarship recipients.
Application Process
Go to Embassy of France in Nigeria on pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr to apply
Applications must be submitted through the Etudes en France portal.
- Create an account on Etudes En France Platform: click here
- Upload your documents
- Apply to 7 different universities or IAE
- If you are facing difficulties, please watch our EEF tutorial on YouTube
- Only applications following this guideline will be considered for selection.
- Deliberations and final decisions are beyond dispute.
Required Documents:
- Copy of your international passport data page (valid for a minimum of two years)
- Detailed CV
- Personal statement
- Bachelor's certificate or equivalent
- Undergraduate transcript (in one or 2 documents maximum)
- NYSC certificate
- Recommendation letter from your university (not mandatory but strongly recommended)