Quick Summary
For students aiming to study in France, France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program is a partially funded scholarship from France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program. The award covers €1,200/month (Master's), €2,100/month (PhD) and is open to master's, engineering degree, phd students studying science and technology (biology/health, ecological transition, mathematics/computer science, engineering); humanities and social sciences (french language/history/civilization, law, political science, economics, management). The scholarship runs for up to 12 months (1-year master's), 24 months (2-year master's), up to 36 months (select engineering degrees), 12-36 months (phd). Eligibility is generally based on only a French institution can put a candidate forward, so students must first secure admission before the institution nominates them to Campus France by the January deadline. Master's applicants must be 29 or younger and not already enrolled in France, while PhD applicants must be 35 or younger and may already be based in France, though those studying abroad are given priority. Selection also weighs academic excellence within one of the program's designated priority fields. The application deadline is January 8, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to review the official eligibility criteria carefully before starting their application.
✨ Should I Apply for France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program?
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🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
€1,200/month (Master's), €2,100/month (PhD)
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Duration
Up to 12 months (1-year Master's), 24 months (2-year Master's), up to 36 months (select engineering degrees), 12-36 months (PhD)
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Fields
Science and technology (biology/health, ecological transition, mathematics/computer science, engineering); Humanities and social sciences (French language/history/civilization, law, political science, economics, management)
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Awards/Year
433 scholarships in 2025 (370 Master's, 63 PhD)
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Provider
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program
France Excellence Eiffel is run through French higher education institutions rather than direct student applications: a student cannot submit their own file, since only the institution that admitted them can nominate them to Campus France. It gives priority to master's applicants from emerging economies and to PhD applicants from both emerging and industrialized countries, and restricts master's-level eligibility to students not currently studying in France, while PhD candidates already based in France may still apply. The program is organized around two priority tracks, science/technology and humanities/social sciences/law/economics, rather than funding every discipline.
👥 Who Should Apply
Only a French institution can put a candidate forward, so students must first secure admission before the institution nominates them to Campus France by the January deadline. Master's applicants must be 29 or younger and not already enrolled in France, while PhD applicants must be 35 or younger and may already be based in France, though those studying abroad are given priority. Selection also weighs academic excellence within one of the program's designated priority fields.
🏛️ Host University
French higher education institutions selected to nominate candidates (varies by year)
🤝 Sponsor
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, administered by Campus France
🔬 Fields of Study
Science and technology (biology/health, ecological transition, mathematics/computer science, engineering); Humanities and social sciences (French language/history/civilization, law, political science, economics, management)
✨ Key Benefits
A monthly allowance of €1,200 for Master's scholars or €2,100 for PhD scholars, covering up to 12 months for a one-year Master's, 24 months across a two-year Master's, or up to 36 months for PhD and select engineering tracks, alongside transportation costs, health insurance, housing search help, and cultural programming. Tuition fees are not included, so recipients must separately secure a tuition waiver, external funding, or self-fund that portion.
🎯 Target Students
International students (all nationalities except French; dual nationals with French citizenship excluded)
🏷 Tags
France
Campus France
Master
PhD
Engineering
Priority Fields
Government Funded
💸 Funding Breakdown
Living Stipend
Yes, €1,200/month for Master's, €2,100/month for PhD
Total Award
€1,200/month (Master's), €2,100/month (PhD)
✈️ Travel: Yes, international and domestic transportation support
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: Yes
💳 App Fee: Free
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes, €1,200/month for Master's, €2,100/month for PhD
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes, international and domestic transportation support
🎁 Other Benefits
Housing search assistance and access to cultural activities organized by the host institution
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Non-French nationals nominated by a French higher education institution; under 29 at Master's level or under 35 at PhD level; master's applicants must not currently be studying in France
🎓 Academic Level
Master's, Engineering degree, PhD
🍢 Age Limit
Under 29 (Master's), under 35 (PhD)
💼 Work Experience
None required
🎯 Target Students
International students (all nationalities except French; dual nationals with French citizenship excluded)
📝 Application Requirements
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
📋 Application Process
Approach your target French institution's international office well before the January deadline, since the institution — not the student — assembles and submits the Eiffel nomination file to Campus France. An institution that has never nominated a candidate before may need extra lead time to learn the submission process.
💡 Insider Tip: Frame your application within one of the program's two priority tracks (science/technology or humanities/social sciences/law/economics/management); applications outside these designated fields are not funded regardless of academic merit. Because only the nominating institution can submit, a strong personal file still fails if it isn't matched to a track the current call actually funds.