NNPC/TotalEnergies International Scholarship 2027: Master’s in France
- Study in
- France
- Levels
- Masters
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Covers
- Full board scholarship for master's study in France
- Who can apply
- Nigerian graduates with a 2:1 or better, within five years, NYSC completed
- Run by
- TotalEnergies and NNPC Limited
The NNPC/TotalEnergies International Scholarship (TIS) pays for selected Nigerian graduates to do a master’s degree at a university in France. TotalEnergies runs it with NNPC Limited, and it has sponsored at least 151 Nigerians since 2004. The award is described as a full board scholarship, and you apply for free on the official TotalEnergies scholarship portal.
Status: Open for the 2027/2028 intake, closing 31 January 2027. Only Nigerian graduates can apply, so readers in Ghana, Kenya and India are not eligible for this award. Confirm the closing date on the official portal before you start (checked November 12, 2026).
What it covers
TotalEnergies calls the TIS a full board scholarship for master’s study in France. The portal home page does not list each cost item. When you are selected, read your award letter to see exactly how tuition, living costs, travel, housing, insurance and visa costs are handled. Do not assume every expense is paid just because the award is described as fully funded.
Who can apply
- You must be a Nigerian graduate.
- You need at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) degree, earned within the last five years.
- You must have completed your NYSC service.
- You should plan a master’s in engineering, geosciences or management sciences at a university in France.
Meeting these rules does not guarantee a place. Shortlisted candidates sit a selection test, and TotalEnergies says the format changes every year and there are no past questions.
Key details
| Programme | NNPC/TotalEnergies International Scholarship (TIS) |
|---|---|
| Run by | TotalEnergies with NNPC Limited |
| Level | Master’s degree |
| Study country | France |
| Fields | Engineering, geosciences, management sciences |
| Who can apply | Nigerian graduates with a 2:1 or better and NYSC completed |
| Funding | Full board scholarship |
| Application fee | Free |
| Deadline | 31 January 2027 |
How to apply
- Go to the TotalEnergies International Scholarship page on the official portal.
- Read the eligibility rules and instructions for the current round.
- Get your degree certificate, transcript and NYSC discharge certificate ready, plus any other document the portal asks for.
- Create your account and fill in the form carefully. Use an email address and phone number you check often.
- Submit before 31 January 2027 and save your confirmation.
- Watch your email and phone for a shortlisting test invitation.
Tips before you apply
- Never pay anyone. The official scholarship portal states that the application process is free of charge.
- Apply only through the official portal, not through an agent.
- Check language rules with your chosen French university. Some courses teach in English, others in French, and the proof they ask for can differ.
- Applying early gives you time to fix problems with uploads or your documents.
- Prepare for the test by revising the basics of your field. Do not buy so called past questions.
- If you have a question, write to the scholarship team using the contact details on the portal.
TotalEnergies also runs the National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS) on the same portal. It is a separate scheme with its own rules and dates.
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Details are taken from the official TotalEnergies Nigeria scholarship website, checked on November 12, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.
