The Embassy of France in Ghana is inviting applications for the France Government Excellence Scholarship.
The French Government Excellence Scholarship includes a round-trip air ticket, accommodation, a monthly allowance, health and repatriation insurance.
More details about the opportunity will be discussed in this post. We will talk about the scholarship requirements, benefits, and how interested candidates can apply.
France Government Excellence Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: France
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Allowance | Accommodation | Air Ticket
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 26, 2025
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France Government Excellence Scholarship Details:
Applications are now open for the 2026 France Government Excellence Scholarship.
The Embassy of France in Ghana is implementing the French Government Scholarship Programme, “France Excellence” among which are the “Séjours Scientifiques de Haut Niveau (SSHN, High-Level Scientific Stays)”.
Addressed to academic and research staff wishing to spend some time in a higher education or research institution in France, the SSHN also aim to be a tool to increase the cooperation with French institutions.
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Eligibility Requirements for French Government Excellence Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the French Government Excellence Scholarship, you must:
- Be a candidate with a tenure position in a public or private higher education institution or scientific research laboratory.
- Binational candidates holding the nationality of one of the countries of the European Union are not eligible.
- Be PhD students and holders of PhD degrees.
- Candidates who have obtained a doctorate for more than 5 years will be considered “confirmed researchers”. Candidates who have obtained a doctorate within the last 5 years, are considered “young researchers”.
Benefits of France Government Excellence Scholarship 2025
The France Government Excellence Scholarship includes;
- a round-trip air ticket,
- a monthly allowance,
- health and repatriation insurance.
Accommodation can be booked through Campus France Paris. The rent would be then deducted from the grant.
- Duration of mobility: from 1 to 2 months.
- Dates of mobility: in 2025, only mobilities scheduled between the 1st of September and ending at the latest on the 15th of December will be eligible, if the institution in France can host the grantee.
How to Apply for France Government Excellence Scholarship 2025 (Step by Step)
To apply for the France Government Excellence Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should use the button below to submit their applications.
- Form and documents are to be sent in a single pdf file to:
scac.accra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Applications will be assessed on the basis of the precision of the project and elements ensuring the added value and impact of the mobility on personal, institutional and cooperation levels.
- The results will be sent by e-mail together with the description of the procedure to comply for the travel arrangements and visa applications.
Deadline: April 26, 2025
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