This Scholarship is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. They are in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research. In this post, we have written everything you need to know about the schools, the field of study available for the scholarship, Duration and Coverage, Eligibility Criteria, How to apply for the scholarship, the Deadline for the application, etc.
The Field Of Study Available For The Scholarship
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Optics, Multimedia, Image and Vision
- Computer Science
- Computer Interaction
Duration Of The Scholarship And Coverage
This Scholarship is available for M1 and M2 (First and Second Year). Which means the scholarship lasts for two years.
The scholarship covers the following:
- Tuition fees at the public Universities
- They assist in finding affordable student housing
- Transportation to France
- Visa Application fees
- Monthly Allowance for expenses.
- Healthcare coverage (For the entire years of study)
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Eligibility Criteria For The Scholarship
The following criteria will be needed before you can apply, make sure you check the list below to be sure you are qualified to apply for the scholarship.
- Not older than 35 years
- Must have completed your National Service Program (NYSC)
- Must be a citizen of Nigeria residing in Nigeria
- Be a Bachelor’s Degree (Bs.D) Holder or A Higher National Diploma (HND) Holder In the related field mentioned above.
- Must be committed to taking up the course in France for the academic year.
- Proficiency in French is not a requirement
Documents Needed For The Application
The following documents are needed for the Scholarship Application:
- NYSC (National Youth Service Corp) Certificate
- Detailed CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- A Copy of your International Passport data page (Valid for two years at least)
- An Undergraduate Transcript (It has to be two documents at most).
- Personal Statement
- Bachelor’s Certificate
- Recommendation Letter from your university
How to Apply for the Embassy of France In Nigeria Scholarship
- To start your application, Click here to have access to the platform
- To find the step-by-step guide for the application, click on this link
- While on the applications, send all the required documents to the email address here: francenigeriascholarship@gmail.com
- When sending an email, the title of your email should be “Last Name, First Name- Application to France Nigeria Scholarship Program”.
- The title of the document you will be sent should be as follows: “Number of Document. Last Name, First Name- Type of Document
An example of how the Document should be is as follows:
- Micheal Laurel -International Passport
- Micheal Laurel – Cover Later
- Micheal Laurel – Bachelor’s Degree/HND
Timeline For The Program
- From the 6th of November and 15th of December 2023 at 11:59 pm (Nigerian Time); the Applicant should register on the program, select the field of Environment/Risk Management, then send their document through email.
- Then from the 15th of January to March 2024, There will be an Application Interview for all candidates. The application for the scholarship must be mentioned during the interview that the candidate wishes to apply for.
- From April to May 2024, Admissions are given in Public Universities (Institutions).
- In June 2024, There will be an Interview for Pre-selected candidates.
- On the 1st of July 2024, the List of Candidate who are awarded are published.
- September/October is the departure of the Selected candidate to France.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I cannot speak French, Can I Study In France?
Whether you can speak French or not, in France, several courses are taught entirely in English. This is done to attract more International Students. The purpose of this is to help international student keep up with their coursework while they improve their French language skills.
Can I possibly Study In France Without A Student Visa?
If you are not a national of the European Economic Area Country, Be it a European Union Country and Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, or Liechtenstein, you must obtain a student visa to study in France. Even if you are to spend less than three months, you must obtain a student visa.
What Are The Documents I Need For Scholarship Application?
To apply for the France scholarships, you will need the following document:
- NYSC (National Youth Service Corp) Certificate
- Detailed CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- A Copy of your International Passport data page (Valid for two years at least)
- An Undergraduate Transcript (It has to be two documents at most).
- Personal Statement
- Bachelor’s Certificate
- Recommendation Letter from your university
Who Is Eligible For The Scholarship Program?
Those who have met the following criteria are eligible for the scholarship application
- Not older than 35 years
- Must have completed your National Service Program (NYSC)
- Must be a citizen of Nigeria residing in Nigeria
- Be a Bachelor’s Degree (Bs.D) Holder or A Higher National Diploma (HND) Holder In the related field mentioned above.
- Must be committed to taking up the course in France for the academic year.
- Proficiency in French is not a requirement
After Graduation Of Study, Can I Say In France?
After studying in school and you must have graduated, yes you can stay in France. But for this to be easier, you will need to have a work contract or if promised to work, must have been paid at least one and a half times.
Is It Possible To Convert My Student Visa To Work Visa In France?
As a foreign student who is a non-Eu nationality holding a student visa resident permit you want to request or change your statute from student to employee. Then all you need to do is to apply for a change of visa to the prefecture of where you reside.
What Is the Timeframe For The Application?
- From the 6th of November and 15th of December 2023 at 11:59 pm (Nigerian Time); the Applicant should register on the program, select the field of Environment/Risk Management, then send their document through email.
- Then from the 15th of January to March 2024, There will be an Application Interview for all candidates. The application for the scholarship must be mentioned during the interview that the candidate wishes to apply for.
- From April to May 2024, Admissions are given in Public Universities (Institutions).
- In June 2024, There will be an Interview for Pre-selected candidates.
- On the 1st of July 2024, the List of Candidate who are awarded are published.
- September/October is the departure of the Selected candidate to France.
