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Eligible Degree
- Master’s degree
Brief Overview
- The Embassy of France in Nigeria Scholarship is a fully funded program for Nigerian students pursuing a master’s degree in France. It covers transportation, monthly stipends, housing guidance, healthcare, visa fees, and national tuition fees at French public universities.
Details of the Scholarship
The 2025 Embassy of France in Nigeria Scholarship is open to Nigerian students to study in France. No IELTS is required. The scholarship is organized by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, the French Embassy, and Campus France Nigeria.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nigerian nationality and residency in Nigeria
- Maximum age: 35 years
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Environment
- Completion of National Service (NYSC)
- Commitment to study in France for the 2025/2026 academic year
- French language proficiency not required
- Applicants must apply to a public university through Etudes en France, with tuition fees not exceeding €4,000 per year
Scholarship Values
- Duration: Two years for M1 admission; one year for M2 admission
- Covers:
- Transportation
- Monthly allowance
- Guidance for affordable housing
- Healthcare coverage
- Visa fees
- National tuition fees at a public university
Required Documents
- Copy of valid international passport (minimum two years)
- Detailed CV
- Personal statement
- Bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent
- Undergraduate transcript (up to 2 documents)
- NYSC certificate
- Recommendation letter from the university (optional but recommended)
How to Apply for the Scholarship
- Check Eligibility: Confirm eligibility, including academic qualifications for Environment programs.
- Research Programs: Select a relevant Master’s program in Environmental Sciences at a French university.
- Contact French Embassy: Access scholarship details via the French Embassy in Nigeria or its official website.
- Prepare Required Documents: Gather transcripts, diplomas, recommendation letters, research proposal, statement of purpose, CV, and any language proficiency test scores.
- Online Application: Complete and submit the application form and documents online.
- Selection Process: The embassy may conduct interviews or exams.
- Scholarship Offer: Selected candidates will receive an offer letter outlining terms and conditions.
- Acceptance: Accept the offer and confirm enrollment in the chosen program.
- Visa and Travel Arrangements: Apply for a student visa at the French consulate in Nigeria and arrange travel.
- Begin Studies: Arrive in France, enroll, and utilize scholarship benefits.
Deadline
- December 1, 2024
Timeline:
1st December 2024 : Deadline for application submissions on EEF platform
8th January 2025 : Beginning of the Campus France academic interviews (in Lagos and Abuja offices)
25th February 2025 : Deadline for payment to take the Campus France interview
15th March 2025 : Deadline for Campus France academic interviews
The reviewed applications will be transmitted automatically to the connected institutions by April.
30th April 2025 : Deadline for pedagogical committees and school decisions
1st May 2025 : Deadline for student to pick their institution of choice
From May to June 2025 : Interview for scholarship recipients
July 2025 : As soon as selected, start of the visa application process.
September/October 2025 : Beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year, departure for France.