France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program

About This Scholarship

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program, established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, helps French higher education institutions attract top international students to their master's and PhD programs. It provides a monthly allowance of €1,200 for master's and €2,100 for PhD students for 12-36 months, plus international and national transportation, health insurance, housing search assistance, and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered, though French government scholarship recipients are generally exempt from tuition in public institutions.

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to international students; applicants up to 25 years old from developing countries at master's level and up to 30 years old at PhD level. Applications must be submitted by French Higher Education Institutions — applications sent directly by students or foreign institutions are ineligible. Students must apply and meet the admission requirements of the French institution and indicate their wish to be considered for an Eiffel scholarship. Institution deadlines fall around November-December 2026; Campus France deadline is 6 January 2027.

Fields of Study