Ghanaian graduates are invited by the Embassy of France to apply to their competitive French Embassy Master Degree and Ph.D. Scholarship 2022.
Applications from all academic disciplines, especially science and technology, will be considered in this French Embassy Scholarship for Ghanaian Students for the academic year starting in September 2022.
About French Embassy Master Degree and PhD Scholarship for Ghanaian Students
French Embassy in Accra is a public institution (EPIC) in charge of promoting higher education and managing the reception and international mobility of students, researchers, experts, and guests.
The higher education and research institutions contribute to the policy guidelines of the agency through the “Campus France Forum”. France Embassy supports higher education and research institutions in their international development through events of higher training promotion in France and overseas.
The French Embassy scholarships can completely or partially finance the annual tuition fees, health insurance, and Schengen visa fees for selected applicants. The round-trip airfare and monthly stipend towards living expenses can further be covered.
Co-funding opportunities are strongly encouraged to strengthen the collaboration between South African and French institutions and the public and private sectors.
The French Embassy in South Africa has supported just over forty-five students during the academic year 2021-2022with their Masters and Doctorate degrees.
Some of the scholarship holders will continue with their studies in 2022 at the French Higher Education institutions while others will return as France Alumni ambassadors to invest their acquired skills in South Africa.
What You Need to Know About French Embassy Postgraduates Scholarship for Ghanaian
Eligibility for French Embassy Master Degree and PhD Scholarship for Ghanaian Students, 2022
Applicants must meet the following area for the scholarship:
- 35 years for applicants of a Master degree and 40 years for those of PhD.
- Mastery of French:
- French proficiency is not a compulsory condition for application.
- For Master’s Degrees, non-francophone students can apply to a wide-range of Programmes taught in English by various French Universities.
• For PhDs, students can do their research and write their thesis in English. - Nonetheless, mastering of the French language an asset.
Host Nationality
French Embassy Master Degree and Ph.D. scholarships are been sponsored by the Embassy of France in France and can be taken in Ghana.
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Eligible Nationality
French Embassy Master Degree and Ph.D. The scholarship program is open to indigenous students from Ghana.
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Remember, you do not have to speak French to study in France – numerous Master’s programs taught in English are available at French Higher Education institutions.
- PhD French Embassy application form
- PhD French Embassy information sheet
- Masters French Embassy application form
- Masters French Embassy information sheet
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree for a Master 1 Mphil Degree for a Ph.D.
Level/Field of Study
The French Embassy scholarship is available to pursue the Master and Ph.D. program. The scholarship is awarded in the following courses:
- Agriculture & food industry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment & earth sciences
- Languages & literature
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Health Sciences
- Engineering
- Economics & political science
- Humanities & social studies.
What are the Benefits of French Embassy Scholarship
This scholarship in French for international students will cover the following:
For Master’s applicants:
- 24 months of scholarship including:
- 2 return tickets to France
- Free Visa
- Free university basic registration fees
- Health insurance
- Living allowance of 440 Euros/month*
(*Selected candidates will have to provide additional revenues of a minimum of 330 Euros/month – about 1422 GHC/month from a private source of funding, or personal revenues )
For Ph.D. applicants:
- 3 stays in France of 6 months each, over a period of three-year including :
- 3 return tickets to France (1 for each stay)
- Free Visa
- Free university basic registration fees
- Health insurance
- Living allowance of 440 Euros/month*
(*Selected candidates will have to provide additional revenues of a minimum of 330 Euros/month – about 1422 GHC/month from a private source of funding, or personal revenues)
Numbers of Scholarships
The number of French Embassy Master Degree and Ph.D. scholarships given or offered to Ghanaian students in a year is not given.
How to Apply for French Embassy Master Degree and PhD Scholarship for Ghanaian Students
Applicants for the Scholarship in French for international students can apply online mode.
- Application form to be downloaded and completed
- Copies of full academic transcripts and certificates
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of birth certificate
- Proof of registration or pre-registration with a French university
- Description of the Research subject – 1 page (for PhDs candidates)
- Cover letter
- Reference letter from your Ghanaian University
Application Deadline for French Embassy Master Degree and PhD Scholarship for Ghanaian Students 2020
The application deadline for submitting French Embassy Master Degree and Ph.D. Scholarship for Ghanaian Students is March 15, annually
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