Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Embassy of France in Uganda Master’s degree scholarships. The Embassy of France in Uganda is opening its call for application for Master’s degree scholarships. It is designed for young Ugandan students who already possess a Bachelor degree in one of the fields stated below and who want to pursue their studies with a Master’s degree in France, either in French or English language.
Eligibility Requirements
To be a Ugandan citizen;
To possess a Bachelor in the concerned areas before the call closes;
To be admitted for a Master’s Degree at French University
Study Area
The concerned study areas are:
Sport
Sciences
Agriculture
Sustainable development (Environment – Renewable energy)
Tourism/leisure
Gender studies
Economics
Engineering
Business Administration
Benefits
The Master’s degree scholarship covers round-trip international airfare between Uganda and France, tuition fees, visa fee waivers, and the CVEC fee.
Recipients receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, as well as health insurance (70% covered by the French government and 30% by Campus France).
The scholarship also provides priority access to subsidized student housing, assistance with administrative procedures throughout the stay, and opportunities to participate in cultural activities and networking events.
The scholarship includes:
International return air ticket Uganda-France
Full tuition fees
Exemption from visa and CVEC fees
A monthly allowance to cover living expenses and health insurance
Priority access to shared student accommodation
Assistance with administrative procedures
Opportunity to participate in cultural activities and networking events
Method of Application
Documents needed:
Cover letter;
Copy of an identity document;
Copy of the Bachelor degree.
Proof of application or admission from a recognized French public university (admission letter for application confirmation).
The candidate must find the university and begin the process of admission before applying to this scholarship.
A proof of admission will be asked to complete the selection process.
The complete applications must be submitted, as ONE PDF File before June the 11th 2026 at midnight.
To: SCAC, Service de Cooperation et d’Action Culturelle, Embassy of France, – scac.uganda@gmail.com . You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received.
Selection procedure:
The applications will be reviewed by the Embassy. The preselected candidates will then be contacted for a further interview at the Embassy of France.
All candidates will get information about the progress of the selection campaign by July 11, 2026.
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: June 11, 2026.