If you are a Nigerian student aspiring to further your education with a Master’s degree in Management in a prestigious French university, the French Embassy Scholarship - France Excellence 2025/2026 can be your golden opportunity! This program, funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, aims to support Nigerian students in pursuing higher education in the field of Management at top-tier French institutions. This article will provide you with everything you need to know about this great opportunity.
French Embassy Scholarship For Nigerian Students Summary
The French Embassy Masters Scholarship Program which is part of the France Excellence scheme, provides financial support for Nigerian students to undertake a Master’s degree in Management at a public university in France. This scholarship covers transportation, a monthly allowance, guidance for affordable student housing, and healthcare coverage throughout the training period. However, tuition and registration fees, which should not exceed €4,000 per year, must be paid by the scholarship recipients.
The program is structured to cover two academic years for students admitted into the first year of the Master’s program (M1) and one academic year for those admitted directly into the second year (M2).
Scholarship Benefits
Transportation Costs: Coverage of travel expenses to and from France.
Monthly Stipend: A monthly allowance of €1,035/month
Housing Guidance: Assistance in finding affordable student housing in France.
Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance for the duration of the studies.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
Be of Nigerian nationality and reside in Nigeria.
Be under 30 years old.
Hold a Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in Management.
Have completed National Service - NYSC
Possess a First Class or Second Class Upper degree, with priority given to these applicants.
Be fully committed to studying in France from September/October 2025.
Note that proficiency in French is not required for the application.
Application Process and Timelines
1. Create an Account: Register on the Etudes En France (EEF) platform.
2. Upload Documents: Submit the following 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)
3. Apply to Universities: Submit applications to up to 7 different universities or IAE (Instituts d'Administration des Entreprises) via the EEF platform.
🗓️ Key Dates
1st December 2024: Deadline for application submissions on the EEF platform.
8th January 2025: Beginning of 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.
30th April 2025: Deadline for pedagogical committees and school decisions.
1st May 2025: Deadline for students to choose their institution of choice.
May to June 2025: Interviews for scholarship recipients.
July 2025: Start of the visa application process for selected candidates.
September/October 2025: Start of the academic year and departure to France
ℹ️🌐 For further information, visit the official website of Campus France by clicking the button below.
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