Description

Are you a Ghanaian student looking to pursue a Master’s degree in France with full financial support? The French Embassy in Ghana is offering a fully funded scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year to meritorious students wishing to enroll in Master 1 (M1) or Master 2 (M2) programs at a French university. This prestigious opportunity covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other essential costs for students admitted to top universities in France. The application deadline is April 30, 2025.

Degree Level

French Embassy Scholarship 2025 for Master's Students (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters level programs at France Universities.

Available Subjects

Students can apply for programs in the following disciplines:

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Mathematics and Information & Communication Sciences and Technologies (ICST)
• Health and Medicine
• Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Archaeology and Heritage Studies
• Cultural and Creative Industries
• Agriculture and Food Industry
• French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

Benefits

The French Embassy in Ghana Scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees at a French university
• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
• Accommodation support
• Health insurance
• Visa application assistance
• Airfare for travel to and from France

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students from Ghana.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Ghanaian national and currently residing in Ghana.
• Be under 30 years old at the time of application.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree relevant to the chosen Master’s program.
• Have completed National Service.
• Applicants with a First Class or Second-Class Upper degree will receive priority consideration.
• Demonstrate commitment to studying in France for the entire duration of the Master’s program (M1 & M2).
• French proficiency is not required, except for students applying for a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) program.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing the following documents:

• Copy of International Passport (valid for at least two years)
• Recommendation Letter from the applicant’s university (optional but recommended)
• Completed Application Form (Download: Application-Form-2025-2026)
• Cover Letter (1 page) explaining motivation and career goals
• Full Undergraduate Transcript (in one or two documents)
• Admission Letter from a French university for a Master’s program
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages)
• Financial Documents (scholarship certificates, pay slips, or bank statements from students or parents)

Application Deadline & Timeline

• April 30, 2025: Deadline for applications
• May - June 2025: Interviews for shortlisted candidates
• July 2025: Visa application process begins
• September/October 2025: Start of the academic year in France

How to Submit Your Application

• All applications should be sent in a single PDF file named as Name-Surname_2025_Master.pdf with the email subject: Name-Surname-2025-Master.
• Send your application to: scac.accra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

For more details, visit the French Embassy in Ghana official website: https://gh.ambafrance.org/

This fully funded Master's scholarship is a great opportunity for Ghanaian students to study in France and gain international exposure. Apply before April 30, 2025, and take the first step towards an enriching academic journey!