The French Embassy in Ghana is providing full scholarships to Ghanaian students pursuing master’s degrees on a merit and need basis as part of the context of academic cooperation and student mobility between France and Ghana for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Application Deadline:
- April 30, 2025
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About the Award:
The French Embassy in Ghana is offering full scholarships to exceptional Ghanaian students to pursue a Master 1 (M1) or Master 2 (M2) degree in France. The scholarship is based on merit and financial need and aims to enhance academic cooperation and student mobility between Ghana and France.
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Eligible Fields of Study:
The scholarship covers various disciplines, including:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
- Mathematics
- Information and Communication Science and Technology (ICST)
- Health Sciences
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Archaeology and Heritage Studies
- Cultural and Creative Industries
- Agriculture and Food Industry
- French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
Type:
- Master’s Degree (M1 & M2)
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be Ghanaian nationals and reside in Ghana
- Be under 30 years old
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree relevant to the chosen Master’s program
- Have completed National Service
- Have First Class or Second-Class Upper (priority consideration)
- Be fully committed to studying in France for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years
- French proficiency is NOT required, except for candidates applying for a Master’s in French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
Selection Process:
- Applications are reviewed based on merit and financial need
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed between May and June 2025
- Final selection will be based on academic excellence, motivation, and commitment
Eligible Countries:
- Ghana
Where will the Award be Taken?
- France
Number of Awards:
- Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full scholarship covering:
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses
- Travel expenses
- Health insurance
- Visa application support
Duration of the Award:
- Two years (for students admitted into Master 1 – M1)
- One year (for students admitted into Master 2 – M2)
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit their application as a single PDF file via email to: [email protected]
The application file should include:
- Copy of international passport (valid for at least two years)
- Recommendation letter from university (optional but recommended)
- Completed application form (download and fill)
- Cover letter (max 1 page) explaining motivation and career goals
- Undergraduate transcript (all academic records)
- Admission letter from a French university for a Master’s program
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max 3 pages)
- Financial documents (e.g., scholarship certificates, pay slips, or bank statements of applicant/parents)
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
👉 French Embassy Ghana Master’s Scholarship 2025-2026
