Deadline: Unspecified
Applications are open for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program 2026-2027. Developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program provides annual training for future foreign decisionmakers in the public and private sectors in degree programs at the Master’s and Doctoral levels.
The two main disciplinary fields for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarships cover the following seven areas of study for the Master’s and Doctorate elements:
For Science and Technology
- Biology and Health
- Ecological Transition
- Mathematics and Digital
- Engineering Sciences
For Humanities and Social Sciences
- History, French language and civilization
- Law and political science
- Economics and management
Benefits
- Master’s level: France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance of €1,200 (from January 2026), to which is added several services: International transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.
- Doctorate level: France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of €2,100 (from January 2026) to which is added several services: international transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.
For both elements of the program, tuition fees are not covered by the France Excellence Eiffel program.
Eligibility
- Open to foreign students who want to study for Master’s and Doctoral/Phd degree programs.
- Applicants must be nominated by a French institution.
Application
First Step
- Contact Campus France in your country of origin or the French Embassy’s Cooperation and Cultural Action Department, who can guide you and advise you on your study plans.
- To learn about the procedures and deadlines for submitting an application, contact the international relations department of a French institution via its website, by e-mail or by telephone.
- It’s up to you to choose the school or university that best fits your plans for studying in France.
All French higher education institutions can submit applications.
Second Step
- The institution accepts and supports your application for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarship
- The institution submits your application online via the dedicated Campus France website
Applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible.
For more information, visit France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship.
