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France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 Masters/PhD 🌍 France
72%
Match
Competitiveness: Competitive
Win Probability: 8%  ·  Effort: 8/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
€1,200/month (Masters)
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
Early January via institution
Level
Masters/PhD
Acceptance
5-15%
Difficulty
Hard

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72%
Eligibility Match
8%
Win Probability
8/10
Difficulty
40–60 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
€1,200/month (Masters) €2,100/month (PhD)
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
France
🏛️
Provider
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
🎓
Level
Masters/PhD
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
Early January via institution
Funds top foreign students in French master's and PhD programmes.
Who Should Apply
International students under 29 (Masters) / 35 (PhD) nominated by French institution
Education Level
Masters/PhD
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support; monthly living stipend
Tags
PhDMastersGovernmentStudy in France
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
5-15%
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Competitive — Acceptance rate: 5-15%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
€1,200/month (Masters) €2,100/month (PhD)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ (or language test for instruction language)
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via official government portal or embassy 3. Submit required documents 4. Academic review 5. Interview (if required) 6. Award notification
Ask your French host institution to submit your application
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
Masters/PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ (or language test for instruction language)
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via official government portal or embassy
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit required documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (if required)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
Early January via institution
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
Early January via institution
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
€1,200/month (Masters) €2,100/month (PhD)
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
International students under 29 (Masters) / 35 (PhD) nominated by French institution
The scholarship provides: €1,200/month (Masters) €2,100/month (PhD) — Partial tuition support; monthly living stipend
The application deadline is: Early January via institution. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: 5-15%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
eiffel@campusfrance.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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