SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES 2010-2011 FOR GHANAIAN STUDENTS
EMBASSY OF FRANCE IN GHANA
1. Description of the scholarship programmes
Split-cost scholarship programmes
Within the framework of academic cooperation between France and Ghana, the French Embassy in Accra will offer some scholarships of excellence to Ghanaian students at Master and PhD levels for 2010-2011. Split-cost scholarships will be awarded, providing full coverage of social benefits and free tuition at public universities.
Deadline for applications Applications must reach the French Embassy in Accra before 30th March 2010.
BENEFITS
The Embassy will provide:
free visa
university registration fees
health insurance
a return flight for each stay
The Ghanaian partner (university, government or private company) will take care of : a monthly allowance of at least 760 € (1000 USD) for living expenses for his/her whole stay
In the case of certain split-cost scholarhips, half of the living allowance
NUMBER OF SCHOLARPSHIPS
10: 2 for a Master’s and 8 for a PhD
DURATION
For a Master’s, 2 stays of 12 months
For a PhD, 3 times 6 months over a three-year period
2. Conditions of application
Age limit: 40 years maximum
Fields of studies
Biology
Chemistry
Environment & earth sciences
Languages & literature
Management, finance and business
Mathematics
Physics
Health sciences
Education
Engineering
Humanities & social studies
Tourism, catering & hospitality management
Remark: Protocols of agreement have already been signed between Ghanaian universities and Paris I, Paris XI, ESTP, Grenoble School of Management.
Academic level
Master- Doctorate
Mastering of French: There is a French department in each of the three main universities, where students can master survival French. Master students are encouraged to choose a programme taught in English. Language is no longer a concern for PhD students since they can do their research and write their thesis in English.
Other Conditions:
Students will be given priority according to their field of study in French-Ghanaian cooperation, especially within a protocol of agreement between French and Ghanaian institutions.
3. Applications
Where to apply ?
Applications must be sent to the Cultural Services of French Embassy in Ghana, 12th avenue of Independence Road, Accra
Deadline: 30th March 2010
Compulsory documents:
Full academic application, with a resume, copies of diplomas, copies of birth certificate Pre-registration with a French university or engineering school Reference letter from a Ghanaian University Proof of means provided by the Ghanaian university or personal (at least 760 € per month - 1000 USD - for the entire course)
Selection
A selection committee will be set up by the French Embassy: the list of awards will be published on the Embassy website www.ambafrance-gh.org on April 30th 2010
Contact
At the Embassy, Valérie Lesbros, Higher Education & Cultural Affairs Attachée: valerie.lesbros@diplomatie.gouv.fr/ Fax: 00 233 21 21 45 79
On scholarships and information on French higher education, the Head of Maison Française, Legon: maison.francaise@yahoo.fr Website SCAC, French Embassy www.ambafrance-gh.org
Informations on French University Programmes www.campusfrance.org
