The Embassy of France in Nigeria is launching a new scholarship program to finance a Masters degree in a French university for the academic year 2025/2026. The deadline to submit your application is deadline of Etudes En France (1st of December).

This program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and implemented by the French Embassy and Campus France Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

Have Nigerian nationality and reside in Nigeria

Under 30 years old

Hold a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in management

Have completed National Service

First Class or Second Class Upper applications will be given priority consideration

Be fully committed to take up a course of study in France for the academic year from September/October 2025

French proficiency is not a requirement for application

Fields of study: Management

Applicants must apply through Etudes en France to a public university with tuition fees not exceeding €4,000 per year.

Note the in France, a Masters’ program usually lasts two years (M1 + M2). The scholarship covers two academic years if the scholar is admitted in M1, and one academic year if the scholar is admitted in M2.

BENEFIT:

Transportation

Monthly allowance

Guidance to find affordable student housing

Healthcare coverage throughout the training period.

Tuitions/registration fees are not covered by the program and must be paid by the scholarship recipients.