If you are a Ghanaian student seeking to pursue a Master's degree in France for the 2025-2026 academic year, the French Embassy in Ghana is now accepting applications for its fully funded scholarship program. This initiative aims to enhance academic cooperation and student mobility between France and Ghana. Let's dig into details!
French Embassy in Ghana Master's Scholarship Summary
Location: France
Host Institution: Various French Universities
Study Level: Master's Degree (M1 and M2)
Target Group: Ghanaian nationals residing in Ghana
Fields of Study: Various Disciplines
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Duration: Up to two years
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligible To: Ghanaian nationals residing in Ghana
French Embassy in Ghana Master's Scholarships Overview
The French Embassy offers a comprehensive scholarship package that covers all essential aspects of studying abroad. The scholarship duration aligns with the standard length of Master's programs in France:
Master 1 (M1): Two years
Master 2 (M2): One year
The scholarship benefits include full coverage of tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs (with one return ticket to France), health insurance, and support with the visa application process.
Fields of Study
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Information and Communication Science and Technology (ICST)
Health
Environment and Sustainable Development
Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Cultural and Creative Industries
Agriculture and Food Industry
French as a Foreign Language
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition fees
Living expenses
Travel expenses (one return ticket)
Health insurance
Visa application support
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a Ghanaian national residing in Ghana
Applicants should be under 30 years old
Must hold a Bachelor's degree relevant to the chosen Master's program
Completion of National Service is required
Priority will be given to applicants with First Class or Second-Class Upper honors
French proficiency is not required, except for Master's programs in French as a Foreign Language
Commitment to undertake the full Master's program in France for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit their application as a single PDF file via email to:
Subject Line: [First Name] [Last Name] 2025 Master
📂 The application file should include:
Copy of your international passport (valid for at least two years)
Recommendation letter from your university (optional but strongly recommended)
Completed application form (Download here)
Cover letter (maximum one page) detailing your motivation and how the chosen course aligns with your career goals
Undergraduate transcript (copies of full transcripts, combined into one or two documents)
Admission letter from a French university for a Master's degree
Curriculum Vitae (maximum three pages)
Financial documents (e.g., scholarship certificates, pay slips, or bank statements of the applicant or parents)
🗓️ Application Timeline:
April 30, 2025: Application deadline
May to June 2025: Interviews for shortlisted candidates
July 2025: Commencement of visa application process for selected candidates
September/October 2025: Start of the 2025/2026 academic year; departure for France
ℹ️ For more detailed information, please visit the official website of the French Embassy in Ghana.
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