The Embassy of France is inviting applications for the prestigious France Embassy Scholarship 2025/2026 for students aspiring to pursue a Master’s degree in Management at a French public university. This unique opportunity offers talented individuals the chance to study in France with financial support covering essential living expenses.
The program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research and is implemented through Campus France.
Key Benefits of the France Embassy Scholarship:
- Monthly Allowance: Recipients will receive a stipend to cover living expenses.
- Transportation Costs: Travel to and from France will be supported.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive healthcare coverage during the entire period of study.
- Student Housing Assistance: Guidance in finding affordable student accommodation in France.
Note: Tuition and registration fees (capped at €4,000/year) are not covered and must be paid by the scholarship recipient.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be under 30 years of age.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Management.
- Have completed National Service (NYSC).
- Demonstrate academic excellence (First Class or Second Class Upper preferred).
- Be fully committed to undertaking a Master’s program in France for the academic year starting in September/October 2025.
- French language proficiency is not a requirement for application.
Application Process:
All applications must be submitted through the Études en France (EEF) platform:
- Create an Account: Register on the Études en France platform.
- Prepare Required Documents:
- Copy of international passport (valid for at least two years).
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Personal statement explaining motivations and career goals.
- Bachelor’s certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Undergraduate academic transcripts.
- NYSC certificate.
- Recommendation letter from your university (strongly recommended but not mandatory).
- Apply to Universities: Applicants must apply to up to seven public universities or IAE (Institutes of Business Administration) in France.
- Follow the Process: Ensure all documents are correctly uploaded and adhere to the specified guidelines. Video tutorials are available for guidance if needed here https://www.nigeria.campusfrance.org/french-embassy-scholarship-france-excellence-20252026.
Application Timeline:
- 1st December 2024: Deadline for application submissions on the EEF platform.
- 8th January 2025: Start of Campus France academic interviews in Lagos and Abuja.
- 25th February 2025: Deadline for payment for the Campus France interview.
- 15th March 2025: Deadline for Campus France interviews.
- April 2025: Applications transmitted to connected institutions for review.
- 30th April 2025: Deadline for pedagogical committee and school decisions.
- 1st May 2025: Deadline for students to select their institution.
- May to June 2025: Interviews for scholarship recipients.
- July 2025: Visa application process begins for selected candidates.
- September/October 2025: Commencement of the academic year and departure for France.